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Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct – Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Scharnebeck

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Lüneburg

Scharnebeck

Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct – Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Scharnebeck

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Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct – Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Scharnebeck

02:07

8.24km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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72 m

Scharnebeck Tourist Information Center

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The tourist information office of the Scharnebeck municipality offers service and information for travelers and visitors from the region. It is located directly opposite the climbing forest, just a few steps from the world-famous boat lift.

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3.77 km

Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct

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The “river” is the Elbe Lateral Canal 🤓

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4.93 km

Bench by the Elbe Lateral Canal

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Rest bench and trash can 😎🐶

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5.07 km

Erbstorf Safety Gate

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A huge structure that spans the Elbe Lateral Canal.

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5.31 km

Elbe Lateral Canal

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Short downhill section

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6.87 km

Lüneburg Boat Lift (Schiffshebewerk Lüneburg)

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It's simply a marvel of engineering. The truck is lifted up in about 2.5 minutes.

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7.49 km

Stairs to the Viewpoint

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181 steps - if I haven't miscounted.

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7.88 km

Scharnebeck Ship Lift and Park

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Small park with a good view over the Scharnebeck ship lift.

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

2.42 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.99 km

1.76 km

1.07 km

497 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct – Elbe Lateral Canal loop from Scharnebeck

Scharnebeck Tourist Information Center

Elbe Lateral Canal Aqueduct

Bench by the Elbe Lateral Canal

Erbstorf Safety Gate

Elbe Lateral Canal

Lüneburg Boat Lift (Schiffshebewerk Lüneburg)

Stairs to the Viewpoint

Scharnebeck Ship Lift and Park

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