Schwanenwik Bridge – View of the Outer Alster loop from Hamburg Dammtor
Schwanenwik Bridge – View of the Outer Alster loop from Hamburg Dammtor
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Schwanenwik Bridge – View of the Outer Alster loop from Hamburg Dammtor
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15.4km
60m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 29, 2026
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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 1.21 km for 99 m
After 3.69 km for 78 m
After 6.59 km for 171 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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782 m
Magnificent view of the Alster fountain
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1.26 km
View of the Outer Alster from Alsterpark
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1.44 km
View from Kennedy Bridge
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3.73 km
Schwanenwik Bridge
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The truss arch bridge was built between 1874 and 1878 according to plans by Franz Andreas Meyer. It has a span of 26 meters and a total length of 55 meters. The structure has two granite abutments, each with a vaulted passageway for pedestrians. During the Second World War, the passageways were bricked up and used as air-raid shelters; in the following years, they were almost completely filled in.
Between 1976 and 1980, the structure was renovated and rebuilt. The original exterior appearance was restored. Reinforced concrete arches replaced the central iron truss girders. The walkways in the abutments and the railing decorated with vine leaves were also renewed. In addition, the bridge received eight new lampposts instead of the previous 15, arranged in pairs. The new lamps were modeled after the originals but are not identical.
Since the renovation, the bridge has a load-bearing capacity of 60 tons (previously 30 tons). It is now one of Hamburg's oldest surviving iron structures and is a listed historical monument.
wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwanen
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3.81 km
Red bike lane at the Außenalster
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3.89 km
View of the Outer Alster
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6.67 km
Phoenix Mosaic, Planten un Blomen
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The intertwined paths of people's lives, depicted with thousands of colorful glazed stones.
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14.2 km
Laeiszhalle Concert Hall
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The imposing building from 1908 is one of the most beautiful concert halls in northern Germany. Based on the city's baroque brick architecture, the building, initially called Laeiszhalle, is an elaborate example of Hamburg's neo-baroque style. With the Laeiszhalle, Hamburg has a representative venue for musical performances of all genres.
The Great Hall, which is equipped with a mighty Beckerath organ, has a good 2,000 seats and the Small Hall has around 640 seats. Marble monuments honor the composers Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) and Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) as well as Clara Schumann (1819-1896) in the Wandelsaal (Brahms Foyer) of the first tier.
The Laeiszhalle survived the Second World War unscathed and for decades thereafter was simply called the Musikhalle Hamburg. In 1983 it was thoroughly renovated and in 2006 it was given back its original name at a celebratory event. The Johannes-Brahms-Platz in front of the Laeiszhalle was only given this name in 1997 on the 100th anniversary of Johannes Brahms' death. In 1934, the former Holstenplatz (at what was then the Holstentor) was renamed for the first time: in the name of the then chief conductor of the Hamburg Philharmonic, Karl Muck.
kulturkarte.de/hamburg/27033musikha
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15.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.0 km
779 m
670 m
592 m
193 m
145 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.1 km
3.17 km
1.46 km
407 m
124 m
106 m
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Wednesday 15 July
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17°C
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Comments
It's not that far for me.
As I set off it started to snow, alternating with hail, sleet and rain, I arrived there late.
Even though it wasn't smooth, caution was advised.
I decided not to take brunch photos, I don't want to be misunderstood as just going out to eat, …
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