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Cuxhaven

Medem River in Otterndorf – Otterndorf Beach loop from Sahlenburg

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Cuxhaven

Medem River in Otterndorf – Otterndorf Beach loop from Sahlenburg

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4.4

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Medem River in Otterndorf – Otterndorf Beach loop from Sahlenburg

03:53

66.1km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 40.4 km for 40 m

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40.4 km

Medem River in Otterndorf

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The Medem is a 16.2 km long river in Lower Saxony, which arises in Ihlienworth from the union of five mostly artificial watercourses and flows into the Elbe near the …

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43.0 km

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

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Coming from the dyke you have a beautiful view of the small harbor, the lock system, the Medem and the old half-timbered houses below.

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44.2 km

Otterndorf Beach

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There you can have a good time.

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47.4 km

View of container ships on the River Elbe

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A beautiful path directly along the Elbe: the mighty dyke on the left and the Elbe on the right. Ships that seem to come slowly pass surprisingly quickly. Migratory birds …

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48.2 km

View of Container Ships on the North Sea

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Great view! Worth it!

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51.5 km

Grünstrand Altenbruch

Beach

52.3 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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52.7 km

Altenbruch Observation Tower

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Lookout tower and info. Pavilion, near the thick Berta, near Altenbruch. From here you have an overview of the old march and the Elbe. Is located directly on the Elbe bike path.

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52.8 km

Observation Tower at the North Sea Nature Park

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Great view! Worth it!

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62.9 km

Brockeswald

Forest

66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

19.4 km

12.6 km

5.68 km

3.10 km

146 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

12.7 km

4.66 km

2.31 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

15°C

12°C

14 %

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Medem River in Otterndorf

View of the Medem River and Otterndorf Marina

Otterndorf Beach

View of container ships on the River Elbe

View of Container Ships on the North Sea

Dicke Berta Lighthouse

Altenbruch Observation Tower

Observation Tower at the North Sea Nature Park

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