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Path to the Viewing Platform – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Höhbeck

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Path to the Viewing Platform – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Höhbeck

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4.7

(18)

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Path to the Viewing Platform – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Höhbeck

02:45

10.4km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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646 m

To the Lindenkrug

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One of the few nice excursion restaurants in the region.

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1.98 km

Höhbeck Ridge

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Höhbeck is actually on a small hill.

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2.77 km

Schwedenschanze viewing tower on the Höhbeck

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The Schwedenschanze on the Höhbeck is a historical fortification that got its name from its use by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War. Today the Schwedenschanze is an interesting …

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2.94 km

Aussicht auf die Elbe

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While not a replacement for the viewing tower, a view of the Elbe is still possible

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3.76 km

Path to the Viewing Platform

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The way to the viewing platform was adventurous, sometimes you had to climb over fallen trees.

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4.23 km

Castellum Hobuoki

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The border fort on the Vietz ski jump, the "Castellum Hobuoki" was built by Charlemagne here to protect his Franconian empire against the bad guys across the Elbe.

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4.60 km

Nature trail along the Wild Elbe shore at Vietze

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4.87 km

View of the Elbe at Vietze

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In addition to the stairs, it is also easy to reach by horse.

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8.58 km

Höhbeck

Forest

10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

3.18 km

2.17 km

1.67 km

182 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.83 km

1.79 km

1.22 km

578 m

240 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

23°C

13°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

January 14, 2024,Rund um den Höbeck 11km

The Elbe floodwaters are slowly draining away and this time they did not reach dangerous heights. Nevertheless, the extent of the river is always impressive.

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August 11, 2021,🐾 Im Höhbeck 🌳 & der Elbtalaue 🦅 (länger)

Two of these tours are included in this collection...a short and a longer tour.

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Path to the Viewing Platform – Castellum Hobuoki loop from Höhbeck

To the Lindenkrug

Höhbeck Ridge

Schwedenschanze viewing tower on the Höhbeck

Aussicht auf die Elbe

Path to the Viewing Platform

Castellum Hobuoki

Nature trail along the Wild Elbe shore at Vietze

View of the Elbe at Vietze

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