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Herzogtum Lauenburg
Schnakenbek

Shelter at the Elbe Riverside – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Schnakenbek

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Herzogtum Lauenburg
Schnakenbek

Shelter at the Elbe Riverside – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Schnakenbek

Easy

4.7

(28)

79

hikers

Shelter at the Elbe Riverside – Beaver Pond "Grantplatz" loop from Schnakenbek

01:42

6.43km

60m

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: April 29, 2026

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Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg

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89 m

St. Johannis Chapel, Schnakenbek

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The first documented mention of the chapel in Schnakenbek was in the visitation report of 1581, but it is likely older. In 1854/55, the dilapidated little house of worship was …

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3.45 km

Shelter at the Elbe Riverside

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Small shelter and rest hut above the Elbe. Directly on the Elbe bike path.

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3.61 km

View of the Elbe River

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A beautiful rest stop!

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4.41 km

The Elbe foreland is characterized by changing riverbanks, herbaceous meadows, and willow thickets. Near-natural softwood floodplains of purple willow and black poplar grow here. Many rare species, such as the …

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4.55 km

You don't usually see beavers themselves, but it's obvious that they're hanging around here.

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5.30 km

Suddenly you are in front of it! Totally overgrown, enchanted, definitely an old control station.

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5.40 km

Beaver Pond "Grantplatz"

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Between the hiking trail and the Elbe there are a few small, untouched ponds where the beavers can work undisturbed.

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5.56 km

There are several beaver information boards right on the hiking trail, which explain interesting details from the life of beavers here on the Elbe.

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6.43 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.77 km

1.71 km

907 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.08 km

656 m

568 m

251 m

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