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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Hornbek

Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Hornbek

Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

Moderate

3.7

(3)

11

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Old Salt Road – Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path loop from Hornbek

03:16

12.8km

40m

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: March 4, 2026

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1.56 km

Limes Saxoniae at Hornbeker Mühlenbach

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A memorial stone reminds us that the Limes Saxoniae ran here.
The settlement area of the ethnic groups was marked by borders at least since the early 9th century.
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2

2.14 km

Even if you are not a train fanatic, you still stand in amazement and admire the hilarious hodgepodge of souvenirs distributed on the beautifully situated property. The rustic house and …

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3

2.43 km

This small memorial stone stands under a still young fir tree, opposite the signpost on the Old Road to Güster, and reminds us of the former course of the Limes …

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4

6.08 km

Old Salt Road

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It's nice that you can follow the Old Salt Road so far!

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5

7.92 km

Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path

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It's always nice to walk or cycle, the path is great ...

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6

9.93 km

Nice place for a break, even when it gets damp!

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7

11.2 km

Ideal for four-legged friends to play and drink. Or just keep your feet clean for a moment ;-)

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12.7 km

Hornbek Village and Historic Rundling

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Hornbek, a Germanic circular settlement, was mentioned in the Ratzeburg tithe register in 1230 as "Horgenbece." The Mühlenbach (Hornbeek) stream was part of the Limes Saxoniae, the border fortification between …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

995 m

611 m

510 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

2.51 km

824 m

801 m

336 m

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