Lauenburg Old Town – Elbe–Lübeck Canal in Lauenburg loop from Hohnstorf

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Hohnstorf (Elbe)

Lauenburg Old Town – Elbe–Lübeck Canal in Lauenburg loop from Hohnstorf

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Lauenburg Old Town – Elbe–Lübeck Canal in Lauenburg loop from Hohnstorf

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5.91km

50m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lauenburger Elbvorland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.96 km

To the Old Skipper's House, Lauenburg

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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 …

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2.09 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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2.96 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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3.06 km

Historic Half-Timbered Houses of Lauenburg's Old Town

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You can see a few half-timbered houses, some with very slanted beams.

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3.54 km

Lauenburg Castle Tower (Schlossturm Lauenburg)

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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. …

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3.60 km

Askanierblick Terrace — View of the Elbe

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

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4.07 km

Askanier Steps

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From the bottom up, it's a flatterer 😏

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4.47 km

Elbe–Lübeck Canal in Lauenburg

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The Elbe-Lübeck Canal begins/ends here in Lauenburg. From the Lauenburg canal bridge you have great views of the canal in both directions.

The Elbe-Lübeck Canal was opened in 1900. It …

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5.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.10 km

803 m

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

2.23 km

357 m

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

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Comments

August 1, 2026,Mensingsches Haus Lauenburg – Lauenburger Altstadt

Very small nice parking lot. Definitely go up the tower with the beautiful view. Beware that the carillon is in operation. Maybe avoid the full hour and half hour.

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March 19, 2022,Lauenburg an der Elbe

A quick stopover on the way north.

Lauenburg, the southernmost town in Schleswig-Holstein, is located in the border triangle of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
The colorful half-timbered houses are lined up directly on the banks and slopes of the Elbe. With the many lovingly renovated houses, the old town of Lauenburg is definitely worth a visit.

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April 16, 2022,220416_Lauenburg/Elbe: Unterstadt - Hohnstorf - Oberstadt

The historic old town of Lauenburg is absolutely worth seeing, I'm thrilled!

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January 24, 2025,Lauenburg, die Schifferstadt

Colorful half-timbered houses, historic steamships and wonderful views over the Elbe await us in the shipping town of Lauenburg/Elbe.
The southernmost town in Schleswig-Holstein is located in the border triangle of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
Located directly on the banks and slopes of the Elbe, historic half-timbered houses line up next to each other on Elbstrasse. Unfortunately, some …

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