Giesensand Marsh Landscape – Elbe Dike Path loop from Hetlingen

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Giesensand Marsh Landscape – Elbe Dike Path loop from Hetlingen

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Giesensand Marsh Landscape – Elbe Dike Path loop from Hetlingen

02:37

10.4km

10m

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: July 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Haseldorfer Binnenelbe mit Elbvorland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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991 m

Giesensand Marsh Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful path in the midst of beautiful nature.

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5.71 km

Sandy Beach on the Elbe (Haseldorfer Binnenelbe)

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great fine sandy beach right on the Elbe and small dunes, beach walk

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7.04 km

Elbe Beach in the Haseldorfer Binnenelbe Nature Reserve

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A really great place for a shorter (or longer) stay. The trees reach the beach and fallen tree stumps and roots can be used as natural banks.

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8.49 km

Elbe Dike Path

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Always enjoy the inviting expanse of the coast along the dike!
Magnificent views over the Elbe on one side, a lush meadow landscape on the other side.
Countless sheep cavort …

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8.73 km

Hetlinger Schanze and Elbe Crossing Pylons

Highlight • Natural

The Hetlinger Schanze is one of the largest nature reserves in Schleswig-Holstein (Haseldorfer Binnenelbe with Elbvorland) along the Elbe and is an important resting place for migratory birds. Snipes, lapwings …

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8.82 km

Sheep on the Dike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

They can't really be bothered by anything. Often lie around in the middle of the path.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

3.09 km

2.37 km

1.75 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.28 km

1.11 km

376 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2022,Elbdeich mit Flaschenpost 🍾📨

Today we had a small round on the Elbdeich with a very short journey, because there was an appointment at 2 p.m. 👨🏻 💻. On the way we met a young family 👨‍👩‍👦 who had just found a message in a bottle 🍾📨. The letter ✍ was still legible, even though the mail had been on its way for over …

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