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Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes loop from Geesthacht

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Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes loop from Geesthacht

Moderate

4.6

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Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes loop from Geesthacht

02:39

10.5km

20m

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: May 15, 2026

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Besenhorster Sandberge und Elbsandwiesen

Borghorster Elblandschaft

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

View of the Elbsandwiesen bird information board

Highlight • Viewpoint

We think it's right that such an area is closed off to birds, even with an electric fence.
We think there are still many who don't appreciate this. 👍👍😅😅

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2.08 km

Ruins of the Düneberg Gunpowder Factory Workshop

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The old gunpowder factory in Düneberg has existed since the late 19th century. Initially, it produced gunpowder, later also explosives for war. After 1945, the site was severely damaged. Because …

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2.26 km

Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes

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This scenic area on the outskirts of Geesthacht was created from glacial, to sand dunes raised sand deposits. Gorgeous sand. And near a lost place: the ruins of a powder factory

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2.89 km

Ruins of the guard bunker (demolition bunker)

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After the end of the war, the massive structures of the factory, which were primarily intended to protect the surrounding area from explosions, were decontaminated, blown up and partially removed. …

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3.24 km

Abandoned bunker ruins in Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbsandwiesen

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When traversing the area you will always find ruins, some of which are well preserved.

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3.69 km

Splinter shelter in the Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbsandwiesen

Highlight • Monument

This former rifle bunker is somewhat hidden from the official hiking trail.

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4.15 km

Old Platform of the Powder Factory

Highlight • Monument

There is still an old platform here on the site of the former powder factory.

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5.52 km

Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbe sand meadows nature reserve

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Just a stone's throw from Geesthacht lies the Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbsandwiesen nature reserve. Here, gentle dunes, ancient oak forests, and wide, open meadows await you. As you wander through …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

774 m

636 m

570 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.55 km

1.99 km

890 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

33 %

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Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes loop from Geesthacht

View of the Elbsandwiesen bird information board

Ruins of the Düneberg Gunpowder Factory Workshop

Besenhorster Sandberge Sand Dunes

Ruins of the guard bunker (demolition bunker)

Abandoned bunker ruins in Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbsandwiesen

Splinter shelter in the Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbsandwiesen

Old Platform of the Powder Factory

Besenhorster Sandberge and Elbe sand meadows nature reserve

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