Krückau Sluice Bridge – Sheep on the Dike loop from NSG Eschallen

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Krückau Sluice Bridge – Sheep on the Dike loop from NSG Eschallen

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Krückau Sluice Bridge – Sheep on the Dike loop from NSG Eschallen

01:28

5.85km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Eschschallen im Seestermüher Vorland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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78 m

Watersports and Yacht Harbor Association Krückaumündung e.V. (Elmshorn)

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A beautiful marina right at the mouth of the Krückau. However, only members of the association are allowed to enter the site.

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336 m

Krückau Sluice Bridge

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The Krückau is a river that flows into the Elbe. The barrage serves to protect the localities in the event of a storm surge. You should pay attention to the …

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369 m

Hand Sculpture at Krückau Sluice

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Here is a hand, now you can interpret a lot... Is it there to say hello or to say goodbye? In any case, it is there and a beautiful symbol at the Krückau barrage.

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902 m

View of the Krückau Estuary and Sluice Gate

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Wide view, lots of 🐑🐑 and great nature. The peace and quiet is also wonderful. In order to cross the Krückau over the nearby barrage, the opening times should be observed (see photos).

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927 m

Krückau Estuary

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2.31 km

Sheep on the Dike

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Here on the dike it's just part of it that the little sheep block your way and bleat at you.

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3.55 km

Information board: Seestermüher Vorland

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Here you can find out everything worth knowing about the animals and nature around the Seestermüher foreland and the banks of the Elbe.

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3.59 km

Memorial Stones for Dike Construction and Reinforcement

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Reference is made here to the dike construction in 1906 and 1969, as well as to the dike reinforcement in 2017-2018.

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5.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

165 m

111 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

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Krückau Sluice Bridge – Sheep on the Dike loop from NSG Eschallen

Watersports and Yacht Harbor Association Krückaumündung e.V. (Elmshorn)

Krückau Sluice Bridge

Hand Sculpture at Krückau Sluice

View of the Krückau Estuary and Sluice Gate

Krückau Estuary

Sheep on the Dike

Information board: Seestermüher Vorland

Memorial Stones for Dike Construction and Reinforcement

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