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Lüneburg Heath

Historic Old Town Lüneburg – Kreideberg Lake loop from Lüneburg

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Lüneburg Heath

Historic Old Town Lüneburg – Kreideberg Lake loop from Lüneburg

Easy

4.7

(14)

112

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Historic Old Town Lüneburg – Kreideberg Lake loop from Lüneburg

00:52

3.33km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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156 m

Historic Old Town Lüneburg

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town is full of historic half-timbered houses with beautiful carvings, especially the Ratsapotheke on the water tower makes something and offers great views. The Abtsmühle and the Alte Kran an der Ilmenau are also worth a look.

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Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

Highlight • Historical Site

The Stintmarkt is located in the historic water district of Lüneburg. As the name suggests, the fish species "smelt" used to be traded here, a small, herring-like fish that was very popular in the Middle Ages.

Similar to salmon, smelts swim into the rivers in late February to spawn in the sandy bottom. They were caught and traded at the smelt market.

Today, Lüneburg's most famous bar and restaurant mile is located on the Stintmarkt. The medieval houses, all of which are very well preserved, offer a fantastic and much-used photo backdrop.

lueneburger-heide.de/stadt/sehenswuerdigkeit/68/stintmarkt-lueneburg.html

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393 m

Towing vessels at Lüneburg's Old Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

A treidelschiff (tracking ship) is a historical means of transport that was pulled by humans or animals along a river. In Lüneburg, there is an old tracking path along the Ilmenau that is reminiscent of this tradition. This path was formerly used to pull ships upstream before motorized ships took over the work.

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View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

Highlight • Monument

The old crane dates back to the 14th century, it was used to lift goods and also the Lüneburg salt works. In its prime, the crane even managed to lift a steam locomotive. Today the crane is a landmark of Lüneburg and adorns the water district. You can stop here and enjoy the view of the harbor.

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1.07 km

Kreideberg Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Kreidebergsee, a local recreation area located directly in the center of Lüneburg, offers a nice opportunity to take a walk in the countryside - here there are beautiful views of the limestone cliffs, and from the upper paths there is a panoramic view of Lüneburg.

The Kreidebergsee was created by gypsum mining and was converted into a 14.5-hectare recreational area in the 1980s. Due to the rare salt flora, the lake is ecologically very valuable and lets you really "breathe".

lueneburg-erleben.de/en/sehenswert/Umwelt/kreidebergsee.html

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1.55 km

Kreidebergsee - North shore

Highlight • Lake

The Chalk Lake in Lüneburg (also called Kreidebergsee) is a former gypsum and limestone quarry. It has developed into a popular local recreation area north of the city center, known for its depth of up to 30 meters, the impressive white limestone cliffs, and valuable salt flora, but with a swimming ban for safety reasons. The Chalk Lake is very ideal for walks and for those interested in geology. The lake originated from a former gypsum and limestone quarry. It is located north of the Lüneburg city center, in the Kreideberg district. It is up to 30 meters deep. It impresses with its unique feature, up to 30-meter-high white limestone cliffs, and hosts a rare salt flora, due to its proximity to the Lüneburg salt dome. You can enjoy wonderful walks and hikes here. There are paths around the lake, which also lead through the allotment garden district and offer panoramic views of Lüneburg. Benches are available. A visit is recommended.

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1.78 km

View of Lüneburg from Kreideberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The way up there is worth it

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3.01 km

St. Nicolai Church (Lüneburg)

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Nicolai, consecrated to St. Nicolaos, the patron saint of boatmen and seamen. Financed and built by order of the patricians and guild of boatmen. The landmark of the water district in Lüneburg. Also called the "Citizens' Basilica". Construction began in 1407.

Rises up mightily and has a special structural feature, thanks to an architectural trick it looks longer from the inside than it is when you look at the choir. On the other hand, you have the feeling that everyone is sitting in the first row. It is almost as high as it is long.

The church belongs to the basilica type, while St. Johannes and St. Michaelis are hall churches. The model was St. Marien in Lübeck and St. Nicolai in Wismar. Particularly impressive is the approximately 7.20 meter wide and 28.70 meter high Gothic central nave with the eight-pointed star vault, which is unique in northern Germany, and with its medieval character.

The high altar comes from the St. Lamberti Church, which was demolished in 1861, and is accordingly called the Lamberti Altar. Behind the altar are the display panels of the Heiligenthaler altar, with what is probably the oldest picture of Lüneburg.

Official link: st-nicolai.eu

Here you can find out everything you need to know (opening times, etc.) and take a virtual tour of the impressive interior. In the entrance you can also buy a small guide, which explains the essentials in pictures and text. It costs 3 € and is also used for maintenance. I have known this church since 1990, when birches tried to conquer the church.

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3.33 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.42 km

513 m

298 m

100 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.51 km

112 m

< 100 m

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Historic Old Town Lüneburg – Kreideberg Lake loop from Lüneburg

Historic Old Town Lüneburg

Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

Towing vessels at Lüneburg's Old Harbour

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

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