Narrow Trail - High Elbe Riverbank – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Schnakenbek

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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Schnakenbek

Narrow Trail - High Elbe Riverbank – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Schnakenbek

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Narrow Trail - High Elbe Riverbank – Lauenburg Old Town loop from Schnakenbek

02:47

10.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

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Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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92 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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1.57 km

Hohes Elbufer Trail Near Glüsing

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A great hiking trail leads right along the banks of the High Elbe. Due to the trees on the slope, the view is somewhat limited, but still beautiful.

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4.33 km

Narrow Trail - High Elbe Riverbank

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Demanding paths for experienced hikers

This route absolutely requires good sure-footedness. The path is predominantly narrow and characterized by uneven terrain.

As the ground consists of fine, gravel-like material, sturdy footwear with a grippy sole (e.g. Vibram/Category B) is essential.

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4.79 km

Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve at Kuhgrund, Lauenburg

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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.

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5.93 km

Historic old town of Lauenburg on the Elbe

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A stroll through the beautiful old town with its pretty half-timbered houses is well worth it. It feels like stepping back in time. Some houses have information boards about their history.

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6.12 km

Lauenburg Old Town

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The lower town of the old shipping town of Lauenburg is worth a trip. The lower town is at risk from every powerful Elbe flood. The water levels are marked …

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8.12 km

Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve Between Tesperhude and Lauenburg

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With open eyes and not too hectic, even the shy residents can be seen

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8.35 km

Hohes Elbufer Trail Between Tesperhude and Lauenburg

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A magnificent hiking trail that leads directly down along the banks of the Elbe and offers our four-legged friends many opportunities to cool off their paws. In several places the …

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

1.68 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

6.26 km

2.41 km

1.45 km

611 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

4°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Frühling an der Elbe 🌸🦋🌞 | Lauenburg

Today we went to Lauenburg on the Elbe.🌊
In beautiful spring weather, around 10°C, 🌞 and a light breeze 🌬, we started our hike along the lower Elbe riverbank after a ☕️ at the cafe "von Herzen."
We walked along a beautiful path along the Elbe riverbank,🪵🌳.
Spring could be seen and heard everywhere today 🐦🪻🌸🦋🌱🐝. 👏🏼🤩
The rain 💧 …

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March 31, 2025,Hohes Elbeufer zwischen Schnakenbek und Lauenburg

A very natural setting along a beautiful path. Lauenburg's otherwise quite pretty old town is still very empty at this time, with hardly any places to stop for refreshments. Many buildings are empty, and some are in need of renovation. The "Rufer" (Calling Crow) is the town's landmark.

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May 26, 2023,Grünes Band Teil 12a Sidestep Lauenburg Stadtrundgang und nach Schnakenbek

Today a 'recreational tour'. We didn't just want to ignore Lauenburg, the little border town on the western side of the former inner-German border, but wanted to take a look. From the train station, you first cross the new Elbe-Lübeck Canal and then through the Hitzler Werft shipyard, which specializes in the construction and repair of special and inland waterway …

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March 8, 2025,HVV Ausflüge: Schnakenbek nach Lauenburg.

A wonderful day trip that combines a hike along the Elbe River in a beech forest🌳 with the beautiful old town of Lauenburg with its quaint alleys and half-timbered houses. 🏘
We took the S-Bahn and bus to Schnakenbek in 70 minutes. From there, we continued on foot down the old salt road to catch our first glimpse of the …

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