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Hitzacker Old Town Island – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

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Hitzacker Old Town Island – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

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Hitzacker Old Town Island – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

03:56

14.6km

180m

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: March 18, 2026

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Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

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462 m

Hitzacker Old Town Island

Highlight • Settlement

You could leave Hitzacker too, but that would be a pity. Because then you would miss the picturesque old town on the small island between the Elbe and Jeetzel, which …

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619 m

Jeetzel Riverside Walk in Hitzacker

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The Jeetzel is a small river that flows here at Hitzacker in the Elbe. Jeetzel and Alte Jeetzel completely surround Hitzacker's old town, so that one is always on the …

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806 m

Hiddo-Steg pedestrian bridge over the Jeetzel

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From the Hiddo jetty you have a beautiful view of the Elbe and Jeetzel. Its striking height characterizes the cityscape and allows larger vessels to navigate the river.
The wooden bridge was named after the Frisian knight Hiddo Kauchen.

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1.11 km

Unterm Berge Trail along the River Elbe

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The path is easy to walk almost all year round. Not to be used in extreme floods. You can also use it for a circular hike around the side arm. The benches are very good for a moment of silence.

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2.88 km

Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker

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It really goes up and down here.

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3.88 km

Bench with a View of the Elbe

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the view of the Elbe is always an experience

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7.98 km

View of the Elbe River and the Dune

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From here you have a fantastic view over the Elbaue to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania You can also see the passenger ferry at Hitzacker. Have fun!

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13.5 km

View of Hitzacker from the vineyard

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Up on the vineyard you have a wonderful view of Hitzacker and the Elbe. Everyone who stays in this city should have visited this lookout point

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

5.04 km

2.59 km

1.49 km

216 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

2.32 km

2.09 km

1.96 km

1.29 km

620 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

91 %

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Hitzacker Old Town Island – Bench with a View of the Elbe loop from Hitzacker (Elbe)

Hitzacker Old Town Island

Jeetzel Riverside Walk in Hitzacker

Hiddo-Steg pedestrian bridge over the Jeetzel

Unterm Berge Trail along the River Elbe

Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker

Bench with a View of the Elbe

View of the Elbe River and the Dune

View of Hitzacker from the vineyard

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