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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Lauenburg/Elbe

Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg – Lauenburg Rufer Statue loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Lauenburg/Elbe

Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg – Lauenburg Rufer Statue loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

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Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg – Lauenburg Rufer Statue loop from Lauenburg/Elbe

01:19

4.85km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg

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1.35 km

Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve at Kuhgrund, Lauenburg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The “Hohes Elbufer” recreation area is listed in the official list of all nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein under number 142. It is located on the Elbe between the towns of Geesthacht-Tesperhude and Lauenburg and is 469 hectares in size.

The landscape is shaped by the Ice Age. The Hohe Geest was created by glaciation during the Saale Glacial Period between 300,000 and 130,000 years ago. The sand ridge, which is over 80 meters high in places, drops steeply down to the Elbe glacial valley.

The charm of this landscape is revealed by the interplay of water and land on the one hand and the differences in altitude on the other. From the Geest ridge, visitors can enjoy impressive views of the Elbe and the marsh in many places.

At the foot of the Elbe slope, you can enjoy the varied riverbank vegetation with diverse views of the river and its backwaters on natural paths. On the Lower Saxony side of the Elbe, dykes dominate the landscape.

Large parts of the Geest ridge and the slope are wooded. Many cycling and hiking trails open up the area. The vegetation is particularly characterized by the southern exposure of the Elbe slope. Connoisseurs will find some rare plants here. The beaver has recently returned and is leaving its traces. Since 1997, the "Hohes Elbufer" nature reserve has been part of the UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.

Source:
hohes-elbufer.de

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2.19 km

Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg

Highlight • Historical Site

idyllic square with café and ice cream parlour

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2.76 km

Askanierblick Terrace — View of the Elbe

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the terrace you have a unique view down the Elbe.

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2.82 km

Lauenburg Castle Tower (Schlossturm Lauenburg)

Highlight • Castle

The way up through the Lauenburg castle tower to the top is not that easy. The stairs, steps and ladders are very narrow - oncoming traffic sometimes has to wait. The path leads past dungeons and the clockwork. When the arduous path is finally over, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view at the top.

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3.37 km

Lauenburg Rufer Statue

Highlight • Monument

Rubbing your already bare thumb brings luck :-)

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3.47 km

To the Old Skipper's House, Lauenburg

Highlight • Restaurant

The traditional half-timbered house from 1663 is located in a picturesque corner of the "lower town" of Lauenburg, directly on the Elbe. With its guest house and the "Fährleutehaus" (Anno 1649), the "Altes Schifferhaus" offers 24 comfortable rooms with a total of 46 beds.

The kitchen of the "Altes Schifferhaus" spoils you with down-to-earth and varied specialties from the region, the waterfront and the inland of Schleswig-Holstein.

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