12% incline Bistal – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Hohenhorn

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12% incline Bistal – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Hohenhorn

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12% incline Bistal – View of the Geesthacht Lock loop from Hohenhorn

01:36

29.1km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.4 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23 m

St. Nikolai Church, Hohenhorn

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hohenhorn church, surrounded by the cemetery, was built by Georg Wilhelm Timmermann in 1825-27. In 1867, Carl August Wilhelm Lohmeyer added the western tower.
The simple late classical brick …

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2.31 km

Rest Area at Fahrendorf Village Pond

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After the steep 12% ascent, this beautiful place is ideal for a little rest.

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2.76 km

12% incline Bistal

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A 12% climb in the direction of Fahrendorf is no problem with electronic support - for bikers without support it's more likely...but the route is really great - super smooth …

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9.76 km

View of the Elbe River at the Hamburg State Border

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Very nice area, plenty of nature despite the proximity to Hamburg

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12.2 km

Elbe Bridge and Weir at Geesthacht

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When you are in the area, you should not miss crossing the Elbe bridge and enjoying the fantastic views of the Elbe.
The road bridge, inaugurated in 1966, connects Schleswig-Holstein …

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15.9 km

Stover Strand Campsite

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I didn't camp, but people seem to be well looked after here. However: The fresh produce market probably no longer exists

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20.9 km

View of the Geesthacht Lock

Highlight • Monument

The lock is an interesting structure. You can easily observe the lock process from the cycle/pedestrian path that runs over the Elbe bridge.

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23.5 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Harbor

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From the harbor bridge, you can enjoy beautiful views of the harbor and the Elbe.

The 106-meter-long bridge is a landmark architectural feature. The pylon structure with guyed steel cables …

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29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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