Ilmenau Bridge near Fahrenholz – Ilmenau-Luhe Floodplain loop from Westergellersen

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Ilmenau Bridge near Fahrenholz – Ilmenau-Luhe Floodplain loop from Westergellersen

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Ilmenau Bridge near Fahrenholz – Ilmenau-Luhe Floodplain loop from Westergellersen

02:54

50.3km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Hohes Holz mit Ketzheide und Gewässern

Ilmenau-Luhe-Niederung

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17.0 km

Ilmenau Bridge near Fahrenholz

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Be careful when crossing to the north - heel in the asphalt and crossing rails with a wide gap between rails and asphalt

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22.8 km

Ilmenau Cycle Path

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A sometimes very nice cycle path, even if it does not lead directly along the Ilmenau in parts. The section between Lüneburg and just before Winsen/Luhe is very beautiful and …

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23.9 km

View of the pond from the Ilmenau Cycle Path

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A beautiful view of a small lake where swans and ducks can often be seen. A beautiful place with lots of greenery (meadows and trees).

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24.3 km

Ilmenau-Luhe Lowlands Nature Reserve

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On my tours to Hoopte I always stopped on this bridge, and enjoyed the elevated view. Especially this view over the Ilmenau is wonderful. From this point you can look far into the country.

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24.4 km

Ilmenau River in the Ilmenau-Luhe Lowlands Nature Reserve

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Here the Ilmenau is on its last kilometers before the Elbe. It used to be necessary as a cross-connection between the ESK (Elbe side canal) and the Elbe, which is …

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26.7 km

Stöckter Dyke in the Ilmenau-Luhe Lowlands

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On the Stöckter dike you also have an optimal view of the Luhe lowlands, the surrounding nature reserve and the Stöckter harbour. On the dike, which is very easy to …

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27.1 km

Ilmenau-Luhe Floodplain

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The landscape is always an eye-catcher.

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27.7 km

A really great stretch of road on the way from Hamburg to Lüneburg along the Ilmenau, great to ride on an eBike, beautiful views of the landscape, basically no cars, plenty of benches and views for a rest.

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