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Germany
Lower Saxony
Wendland
Lüchow-Dannenberg
Hitzacker (Elbe)

Apple Trail Bahrendorf – Elbe River Near Drethem loop from Bahrendorf

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Lower Saxony
Wendland
Lüchow-Dannenberg
Hitzacker (Elbe)

Apple Trail Bahrendorf – Elbe River Near Drethem loop from Bahrendorf

Moderate

4.8

(42)

107

hikers

Apple Trail Bahrendorf – Elbe River Near Drethem loop from Bahrendorf

02:18

8.31km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Wendland.Elbe

Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

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913 m

Apple Trail Bahrendorf

Highlight • Trail

Particularly worthwhile in autumn when the apples are ripe.

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1.18 km

"Your grandchildren will reap your fruits" (Verg. ecl. IX 50). Apple trees are not planted for oneself, but for the generations to come - at least that is still the case with old standard tree varieties.

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2.08 km

View towards Bahrendorf

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Another look. Unfortunately, there is no way to sit down on a bench to enjoy the view.

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2.24 km

One of the few opportunities to take a break away from the Elbhöhenweg

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3.08 km

View of the Elbe River

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6

3.19 km

Elbe River Near Drethem

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A beautiful path leads directly along the Elbe. The surroundings with the meadows are wonderful, so much nature.

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4.43 km

Well, that's almost like a mountain! After all, it is more than 50 meters up, quite remarkable for the high north and actually a little sweaty. And best of all, …

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5.21 km

Old sand conveyor on the Elbe

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An old, but still active, gravel works offers dilapidated charm for the next photo excursion.
The conveyor system on the Elbe side is permanently out of service.


Thanks to @Jan Niklas, I have changed the name of the highlight accordingly.

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8.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.09 km

2.10 km

1.27 km

790 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.42 km

1.26 km

1.05 km

415 m

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Thursday 14 May

15°C

2°C

26 %

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