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Craftsmen's bridge – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

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Craftsmen's bridge – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

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Craftsmen's bridge – Ilmenau River loop from Melbeck

02:54

44.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Barnstedt-Melbecker Bach

Hasenburger Bachtal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

7.59 km

View of the Ilmenau River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The landscape of the Ilmenau valley is fantastically varied. It is determined by wide meadows and pastures, which are broken up by rows of trees, interspersed swamps and swamp forests. …

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2

8.19 km

Craftsmen's bridge

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The special thing about the building is its creation. Around fifty artisans from Europe, Japan and the United States had built the bridge in the summer using traditional tools and …

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3

9.52 km

Teufelsbrücke (Lüneburg)

Highlight • Bridge

Small rest bench to take a break.

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4

10.2 km

Ilmenau Flood Meadows near Wilschenbruch

Highlight • River

Together with the Lösegraben, the flood meadows in the Wilschenbruch absorb excess water and thus protect Lüneburg from flooding.

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5

14.1 km

Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

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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 …

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6

16.1 km

Ilmenau River

Highlight • River

Very nice cycle path along the Ilmenau. The river has largely natural banks here and leaves a picturesque impression.

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7

16.6 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path between Bardowick and Lüneburg, directly along the Ilmenau, is beautifully landscaped and very easy to navigate.

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8

17.9 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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Just nice to drive ... absolutely do it

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19.1 km

Landwehr

Forest

29.5 km

Böhmsholz

Forest

B

44.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

11.5 km

7.05 km

5.39 km

268 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

11.8 km

7.35 km

5.26 km

4.38 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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