Elbe Lateral Canal – Stairs to the Viewpoint loop from Scharnebeck

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Scharnebeck

Elbe Lateral Canal – Stairs to the Viewpoint loop from Scharnebeck

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Elbe Lateral Canal – Stairs to the Viewpoint loop from Scharnebeck

02:07

8.24km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

72 m

Scharnebeck Tourist Information Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The tourist information office of the Scharnebeck municipality offers service and information for travelers and visitors from the region. It is located directly opposite the climbing forest, just a few steps from the world-famous boat lift.

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3.77 km

Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The “river” is the Elbe Lateral Canal 🤓

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4.93 km

Bench by the Elbe Lateral Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest bench and trash can 😎🐶

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5.07 km

Erbstorf Safety Gate

Highlight • Monument

A huge structure that spans the Elbe Lateral Canal.

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5.31 km

Elbe Lateral Canal

Highlight • River

Short downhill section

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6.87 km

Ship Lift - Elbe Lateral Canal

Highlight • Monument

It's simply a marvel of engineering. The truck is lifted up in about 2.5 minutes.

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7.49 km

Stairs to the Viewpoint

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181 steps - if I haven't miscounted.

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7.88 km

Scharnebeck Ship Lift and Park

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Small park with a good view over the Scharnebeck ship lift.

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

2.41 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.99 km

1.78 km

1.05 km

497 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

3°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2023,365 neue Tage, um es krachen zu lassen 🥳🥂

My daughter should take a nap today so that she doesn't have any problems staying awake until midnight 😴
Since that's not my thing at all, I spontaneously asked @JanA. if he would like to accompany me on a little ride 🥾

So we reviewed the year and discussed our plans and wishes for the coming year...!

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