Hohenwarthe Lock – Niegripp Lock loop from Schartau

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Hohenwarthe Lock – Niegripp Lock loop from Schartau

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Hohenwarthe Lock – Niegripp Lock loop from Schartau

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18.2km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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2.03 km

View of the Niegripper Old Canal

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There's a great snack bar nearby. The perfect opportunity to recharge your batteries

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2.40 km

Niegripper Lake

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Very nice lake with swimming and camping. Very easy to reach from the Elbe Havel Canal and the Elbe Cycle Route.

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8.72 km

Külzauer Forest

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9.85 km

Hohenwarthe Lock

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It was opened in 2003 and connects the Mittelland Canal with the Elbe-Havel Canal.

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10.7 km

Niegripp Lock

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The lock Niegripp, sometimes called also the new lock Niegripp, is an inland lock, which establishes the connection of the waterways of the channel area east of the same with …

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10.8 km

Niegripp Lock

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The Niegripp lock as part of the ERM is located in the Niegripp district of the city of Burg north of Magdeburg. It was built between 1936 and 1938 and …

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11.2 km

Schleuse Niegripp

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The Niegripp lock connects the Elbe-Havel Canal with the Elbe. It was built in just two years and went into operation in 1938. If you visit the waterway junction, you should make a detour here.

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14.4 km

Old Niegripp Lock

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Old Niegripp lock on the Ihle Canal (Old Niegripper Canal)
An old lock system, unfortunately only remains.
This was the first connection between the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel Canal.
But interesting.

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