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Otterndorf

View of the North Sea – Medem River Estuary and Lock loop from Otterndorf

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Germany

Lower Saxony

Otterndorf

View of the North Sea – Medem River Estuary and Lock loop from Otterndorf

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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View of the North Sea – Medem River Estuary and Lock loop from Otterndorf

01:24

13.5km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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456 m

Medem Lock

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The medem is a primeval river; Once a tidal creek, it stretches about 16 km through the country and then flows into the Elbe. It serves as a drainage canal, smaller ships can reach the small port via the river.

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1.03 km

Entrance to the Otterndorf Lock

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At this point, you're at the entrance to the Otterndorf Lock. From here, you have a fantastic view of the lock itself, boats, and ships entering and leaving, or passing by.

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1.45 km

View of the North Sea

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The path with a view leads directly along the water!

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1.63 km

Elbe Riverside Promenade

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Be careful not to lose your way here!

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4.29 km

Deichstraße Coastal Path

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View towards Cuxhaven

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8.54 km

Path along the Südsee

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Here in the holiday home area is this excellent running route with a view of the lake landscape.

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11.2 km

Triathlon Otterndorf Transition Area

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A nice triathlon near the Elbe

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13.3 km

Medem River Estuary and Lock

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Beautiful landscape at the Medemmündung

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

3.91 km

2.16 km

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

35 %

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View of the North Sea – Medem River Estuary and Lock loop from Otterndorf

Medem Lock

Entrance to the Otterndorf Lock

View of the North Sea

Elbe Riverside Promenade

Deichstraße Coastal Path

Path along the Südsee

Triathlon Otterndorf Transition Area

Medem River Estuary and Lock

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