Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede – Bleckede Elbe Ferry loop from Hitzacker

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Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede – Bleckede Elbe Ferry loop from Hitzacker

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Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede – Bleckede Elbe Ferry loop from Hitzacker

03:52

65.4km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.53 km for 393 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 16-March 31

After 32.3 km for 438 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 5:00 AM-11:00 PM • October-April, Public holidays & Sunday: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM • May-September, Public holidays & Sunday: 9:00 AM-9:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.52 km

Hitzacker Ferry

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The small ferry looks quite funny and for a few kilometers it is the only way for cyclists or hikers to cross the Elbe.

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19.0 km

Former Inner German Border Watchtower and Fence Remains

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Not only this border tower: the whole section of the route runs along the old inner German border. Much of this reminds us. From old frontier buildings like this one …

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21.5 km

View of Elbvorland Between Darchau and Viehle

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27.1 km

Elbe Riverside Trail at Stiepelse

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A wonderful focal point at Stiepelse.

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30.3 km

Elberadweg Between Stiepelse and Neu Bleckede

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Very nice to drive everything straight to drive good concrete road to drive

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32.3 km

Elbe Ferry Bleckede–Neu Bleckede

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With the Elbe ferry Bleckede you can get quickly and cheaply across the Elbe (person € 1.00, bicycle € 0.50). All other Elbe ferries known to me (these are all …

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32.8 km

Bleckede Elbe Ferry

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The Elbe ferry Bleckede takes you to the other side of the river for a mere 1 euro per person and 50 cents per bike. The ferry runs at regular …

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42.3 km

Kraftwerk Alt Garge

Ruins

52.2 km

geschützte Weichholzaue

Forest

61.9 km

Elbe Riverside Between Hitzacker and Drethem

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A very nice path through the Elbe landscape near Hitzacker.

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65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

14.1 km

12.5 km

7.63 km

824 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

28.2 km

2.58 km

2.55 km

2.03 km

934 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

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Comments

October 6, 2024,Fa WE, von Bleckede nach Hitzacker und zurück

Start and finish: Bleckede car park at the town hall,
from here to the ferry dock, take the ferry
to Neu Bleckede and then continue mostly on the dike on a wide concrete track with a wonderful view of the Elbe.
Past Darchau to the ferry to Hitzacker.
Great route, easy to ride, great view.
The only disadvantage: headwind the …

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April 27, 2025,Elbdeichfahrt

Today I took the ferry from Hitzacker and drove via Neu Darchau to Bleckede, taking the ferry as well. Since I'm always striving to explore new routes, I went on a little Wild West trip on the way back to DAN... but well... a nice trip in this weather today, but without any reward...☕️🍧...

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June 13, 2024,Bleckede an der Elbe bis Hitzacker und zurück

After a week of forced break, we finally set off again. We went to the Elbe, from Bleckede by ferry towards Hitzacker, a beautiful route. I can still remember August 2002, when I was with the district fire brigade on duty for a week in response to the flood of the century. Parking lot for those of you who …

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May 15, 2026,Bleckede - Hitzacker

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May 6, 2025,ElbeRadweg - Bleckede - Hitzacker

Today we went from our base camp near Radegast to Bleckede, where we took the ferry across. We wanted to go to Hitzacker and then return on the other side of the Elbe.
This was already apparent during the planning phase, and it was confirmed during the ride. The eastern side of the Elbe was more beautiful in this section, …

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June 13, 2025,West-Ost-West...an der Elbe entlang nach Hitzacker inkl. 2 Fährüberfahrten und Zwergensuche in Hitzacker

In beautiful summer weather, we set off today on our e-bikes to Hitzacker. The starting point is at the campsite on the "West German" side. In Bleckede, we crossed the Elbe on a small car ferry for a total of €5 and arrived on the "East German" side. From there, we continued along the Elbe dam for about 35 km... …

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August 6, 2024,Runde von Boizenburg/Elbe auf dem Elbradweg 😀

Since I had business in that area, I booked a hotel room at short notice and took my bike with me.
Beautiful route along the Elbe. The paths to Hitzacker were very beautiful. The little ferry to Hitzacker was great. Small but nice. Cost of the crossing: €2.50 for the bike and €2 for me, so €4.50. I think that's …

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