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Hamburg

Viewpoint - Elbe view – View of the Port of Hamburg loop from Sternschanze (Messe)

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Germany
Hamburg

Viewpoint - Elbe view – View of the Port of Hamburg loop from Sternschanze (Messe)

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Viewpoint - Elbe view – View of the Port of Hamburg loop from Sternschanze (Messe)

03:03

11.7km

70m

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 20, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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522 m

Schanzenviertel (Sternschanze district)

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Schanzenviertel is the commonly used name for Hamburg's smallest district, Sternschanze. The district takes its name from the star-shaped Sternschanze defense system, built in 1682 and largely demolished at the …

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3.74 km

Viewpoint - Elbe view

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This view can often be seen on the "Hohes Elbufer" hiking trail, which is located at the beginning of the "Altonaer Balkon".

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4.12 km

Altona balcony

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From the Altona balcony you have a great view of the Köhlbrand Bridge and part of the Hamburg port facilities. The park not far from the Altona town hall is …

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4.96 km

The Elbe Hiking Trail is 23 kilometers long and perhaps the most beautiful hiking trail in Hamburg. Here you'll encounter container giants, beaches, nature, and culture.

If you want to walk the Elbe Hiking Trail, you should plan some time.

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5.76 km

View of the Port of Hamburg

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There is always something to see here, every day, every time of day changes the scenery.

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5.86 km

Övelgönne Museum Harbour

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The Museum Harbor Oevelgönne is a berth for historic ships and boats in Övelgönne at the southern part of Hamburg-Othmarschen on the Elbe River.

Privately founded and operated bz Museum …

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7.01 km

Nice walk above the Elbe. From here you have a great view of the big river of the city.

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7.33 km

Buchenbaum - View of the harbor

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Probably the largest balcony in all of Hamburg with a fantastic view is located on the Geesthang in Altona, opposite the Altona Town Hall, above the Elbe. The Altona Balcony …

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.33 km

2.99 km

1.46 km

618 m

299 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

2.46 km

1.92 km

206 m

< 100 m

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