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Lüchow-Dannenberg

View of the Elbe near Drethem – Elbe River near Drethem loop from Neu Darchau

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Lüchow-Dannenberg

View of the Elbe near Drethem – Elbe River near Drethem loop from Neu Darchau

Easy

4.3

(10)

35

riders

View of the Elbe near Drethem – Elbe River near Drethem loop from Neu Darchau

00:59

16.0km

140m

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Wendland.Elbe

Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

80 m

Neu Darchau Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Idyllic small marina that is well protected on the Kateminer Mühlenbach just before it flows into the Elbe. It is also a good starting point for tours in the area.

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2

5.92 km

View of the Elbe near Drethem

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

6.24 km

Drethem — Village and Church

Highlight • Settlement

Drethem is a beautiful place with old farmhouses and is located directly on the west bank of the Elbe.
Further information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drethem

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4

8.05 km

Rest area at the Kniepenturm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You need a weather shelter every now and then when a shower comes down.

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5

8.07 km

Kniepenberg Observation Tower and Views over the Elbe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well, that's almost like a mountain! After all, it is more than 50 meters up, quite remarkable for the high north and actually a little sweaty. And best of all, …

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6

10.4 km

Elbe River near Drethem

Highlight • River

The community of Neu Darchau with around 1,500 inhabitants, which is made up of the districts of Darzau, Drethem, Glienitz, Katemin, Klein Kühren, Neu Darchau, Quarstedt, Sammatz and Schutschur, extends …

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7

12.3 km

View of the Elbe River in Schutschur

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this section there are partly maintained gradients between 7% and 13%. Have fun!!

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8

13.9 km

Elb Dorado Restaurant & Scenic View

Highlight • Restaurant

nice little ranch with good food, relaxed food with a view of the Elbe and countryside. Top

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B

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

322 m

283 m

124 m

123 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

212 m

204 m

165 m

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

6°C

17 %

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