Dicke Berta Lighthouse – Cuxhaven Industrial Cycle Path loop from Otterndorf

Dicke Berta Lighthouse – Cuxhaven Industrial Cycle Path loop from Otterndorf

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Dicke Berta Lighthouse – Cuxhaven Industrial Cycle Path loop from Otterndorf

02:27

56.0km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 197 m

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Start point

Train Station

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673 m

Historic half-timbered house in Otterndorf

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic town hall in Otterndorf
In 1583, Duke Erich gave the order: "A cellar should be built and a house should be built above it that is suitable for …

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11.2 km

Villa Gehben

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the Villa Gehben, a historic building from the Wilhelminian period, houses the tourism office and has a small, fine park. Be sure to take a look inside as well.

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12.7 km

Dicke Berta Lighthouse

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The fat Berta is a beacon in Cuxhaven-Altenbruch. The standing on the Elbe estuary tower was under fire from 1897 to 1983 in operation.

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13.3 km

Altenbruch Observation Tower

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The landscape park is located in Altenbruch, a district of Cuxhaven and can be reached via the Elbe Cycle Route in less than half an hour from Cuxhaven by bicycle.

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13.4 km

Cuxhaven Industrial Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Apparently the only purpose of this cycle path is to lead to or from Cuxhaven on asphalt. Otherwise it is a desolate open space.

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20.3 km

Cuxhaven Bascule Bridge

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Beautiful, renovated / refurbished bascule bridge. Functional. Always a bit busy, food truck with fish rolls. The ideal place if someone wants to take some nice photos of old, maritime technology.

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24.3 km

Fort Kugelbake

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The fort was built from 1869-1879. It originally had strategic importance for securing the river mouth. Since it was not needed, parts were blown up after the war and it …

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44.1 km