Gartower See Weir – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Gartow

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Gartower See Weir – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Gartow

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Gartower See Weir – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Gartow

05:39

22.0km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.05 km

Observation Tower at Lake Gartow

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If you still have doubts about the ascent to the tower, you can think about it again on a metal bench right next to it.
It's definitely worth it, so tower and / or bench 😉
At the top of the tower, new NABU information boards reveal interesting facts about flora and fauna.

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1.40 km

Gartower See Weir

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Pure nature and many rag trails

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1.42 km

Seege Bridge with view of the weir

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A stable Holbrücke, fits there well

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2.03 km

View of the Elbe River Wetlands

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An Eldorado for ornithologists.

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12.4 km

View of the Elbe at Vietze

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In addition to the stairs, it is also easy to reach by horse.

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13.0 km

Castellum Hobuoki

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The border fort on the Vietz ski jump, the "Castellum Hobuoki" was built by Charlemagne here to protect his Franconian empire against the bad guys across the Elbe.

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14.4 km

Schwedenschanze viewing tower on the Höhbeck

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The Schwedenschanze on the Höhbeck is a historical fortification that got its name from its use by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War. Today the Schwedenschanze is an interesting destination for those interested in history and hikers who want to immerse themselves in history and enjoy nature at the same time. The observation tower offers you a fantastic all-round view of the southern section of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve. From the platform you can see the impressive Elbe, which winds through the landscape. The riparian forests, wet meadows and sand banks that surround Europe's fourth largest river are a habitat for numerous bird species, insects and the Elbe beaver.

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20.7 km

West Shore of Gartow Lake

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Good cycling and hiking trail around the Gartower lake. And when the wind blows, you get a fresh and invigorating breeze around your ears, which blows your head free again 😉🌬

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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

3.93 km

2.63 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.51 km

4.09 km

3.76 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 1, 2026,Maiwanderung zum Höhbeck

This tour had everything you could expect from a May hike on the Elbe: Nightingales, cuckoos, and orioles could be heard, and in the Pevestorfer meadows, the toads were croaking. A perfect day !

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