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Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Harburg
Tespe

View of the River Elbe – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Tespe

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Harburg
Tespe

View of the River Elbe – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Tespe

Easy

4.7

(14)

144

riders

View of the River Elbe – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Tespe

01:26

22.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 226 m

After 11.2 km for 292 m

After 13.7 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

623 m

View of the River Elbe

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2

8.21 km

View of the Geesthacht Lock

Highlight • Monument

The lock is an interesting structure. You can easily observe the lock process from the cycle/pedestrian path that runs over the Elbe bridge.

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3

11.1 km

This is where the human rights path in Geesthacht begins. A very good idea.

Amnesty International, the human rights organization (also a Nobel Peace Prize winner), has had a local …

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4

11.2 km

very nicely designed area, which can be used for all kinds of activities. Also an ideal starting point for tours, as free parking spaces are available

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5

11.2 km

It’s a great place to unwind 🙂

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6

13.7 km

Geesthacht Lock

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Lock canal Geesthacht with a double lock. The two lock chambers with a length of 230 meters and a width of 25 meters each hold four large motor ships or …

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7

18.7 km

The cycle path is well protected behind the dyke. A beautiful, smooth and easy route. Unfortunately, the dyke blocks the view of the Elbe, but there are opportunities to ride up onto the dyke and enjoy the view.

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8

22.0 km

Elbe Floodplains Near Tespe

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Very nice view of the meadows, worthwhile in every season.

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

5.31 km

1.63 km

793 m

604 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

5.30 km

3.16 km

636 m

281 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 2 July

20°C

13°C

29 %

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