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Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Mechtersen

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Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Mechtersen

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Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Mechtersen

01:28

24.1km

70m

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 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.80 km

Lüneburg Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The pretty, old salt town of Lüneburg is always worth a visit. There are many highlights and many beautiful old houses to see there, especially in the old town, as …

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9.55 km

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

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The old crane dates back to the 14th century, it was used to lift goods and also the Lüneburg salt works. In its prime, the crane even managed to lift …

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9.60 km

Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

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The Stintmarkt is located in the historic water district of Lüneburg. As the name suggests, the fish species "smelt" used to be traded here, a small, herring-like fish that was …

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9.77 km

The old town is full of historic half-timbered houses with beautiful carvings, especially the Ratsapotheke on the water tower makes something and offers great views. The Abtsmühle and the Alte Kran an der Ilmenau are also worth a look.

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12.1 km

Ilmenau River

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Very nice cycle path along the Ilmenau. The river has largely natural banks here and leaves a picturesque impression.

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12.6 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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The cycle path between Bardowick and Lüneburg, directly along the Ilmenau, is beautifully landscaped and very easy to navigate.

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13.9 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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Just nice to drive ... absolutely do it

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15.0 km

Bardowick lift bridge over the Ilmenau River

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Beautiful path along the Ilmenau to the lifting bridge in Bardowick.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

8.03 km

4.00 km

3.20 km

224 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

7.21 km

5.82 km

3.04 km

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

13°C

71 %

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Lüneburg Old Town

View of the Old Crane (Alter Kran) in Lüneburg

Stintmarkt in the historic water district, Lüneburg

Historic Old Town Lüneburg

Ilmenau River

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

Bardowick lift bridge over the Ilmenau River

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