Island Lake – Inselsee on the Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Brietlingen

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Brietlingen

Island Lake – Inselsee on the Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Brietlingen

Moderate

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Island Lake – Inselsee on the Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Brietlingen

03:35

14.3km

20m

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: July 28, 2026

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Bennerstedt

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

Bennerstedt

Nature Reserve

3.91 km

Bennerstedt Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Small unpaved parking lot.

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4.53 km

Kant Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the Jägerhütte there is a perfect resting place with a table, benches and it is partly covered.

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6.23 km

Path Along the Neetzekanal Towards Brietlingen

Highlight • Trail

Here you can wonderfully stroll along the Neetze Canal and let your mind wander.

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7.18 km

Island Lake

Highlight • Lake

Go for a nice swim in the summer. But unfortunately no dogs allowed.

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7.29 km

Inselsee on the Elbe Lateral Canal

Highlight • Lake

Great lake with an island in the middle. Invites to swim and has a sand section, a volleyball net, a nudist area, a DLRG guard station and a kiosk with humane prices

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7.35 km

Inselsee Beach

Highlight • Beach

8.63 km

Living Monument to German Unity

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A growing monument to German unity.
This green, living monument represents 35 years of reunification. Like these trees, Germany is growing together.
The pine is the typical tree species of …

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