Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Südergellersen

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Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Südergellersen

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Ilmenau River – Ilmenau Riverside Trail loop from Südergellersen

02:39

38.7km

130m

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: October 1, 2026

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Naturpark Lüneburger Heide

Dümpel an der Landwehr

Hasenburger Bachtal

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.53 km

Hasenburger Bachtal

Nature Reserve

13.9 km

Teufelsbrücke (Lüneburg)

Highlight • Bridge

Small rest bench to take a break.

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14.6 km

Ilmenau Flood Meadows near Wilschenbruch

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Together with the Lösegraben, the flood meadows in the Wilschenbruch absorb excess water and thus protect Lüneburg from flooding.

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18.6 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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18.6 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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20.6 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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21.1 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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22.4 km

Ilmenau Riverside Trail

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Just nice to drive ... absolutely do it

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27.5 km

Dümpel on the Landwehr Forest Path

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The Landwehr is a system of Landwehr ditches, which consisted of up to five earth walls and moats, with which Lüneburg enforced its stacking rights in the 14th century. So …

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