Attractions and Places To See around Thomasburg - Top 20

The banks of the Elbe, especially near Stiepelse, have a peace and beauty that captivates cyclists and nature enthusiasts alike. As the tires roll quietly along the path next to the mighty river, a panorama reveals itself that has its own charm in every season. The view over the Elbe from the Deichweg is a constantly changing natural spectacle, characterized by the gentle flow of the water and the vast landscape. In Stiepelse itself, a village with more than 800 years of history, you can feel the deep connection the people have with their land and the Elbe. The direct location on the river, which was used for centuries, tells stories of trade, fishing and a community that knew how to preserve its place despite all historical upheavals. Today, restaurants and guesthouses invite you to enjoy the idyllic tranquility and pause for a moment. The cycle path along the banks of the Elbe is not just a route from one place to another; it is an invitation to discover and experience the beauty of nature. Whether you're sunbathing on the dike, playing in the beach area or swimming in the Elbe - the proximity to nature and the freedom that this place offers are unique. The Elbe bank landscape near Stiepelse is a testimony to the harmonious coexistence of people and nature. It is a place that shows how valuable and enriching simply cycling along the river can be. Here you will not only find a breathtaking view and a welcome break on the journey, but also a piece of living history and culture.

The river covers almost 1,100 kilometers from the source of the Elbe in the Giant Mountains to its mouth in the North Sea. Since the cycle path does not always follow the banks of the Elbe, the Elbe cycle path is approx. 1,270 kilometers long. Not only is this section beautiful 🤫 and it is also important to ask “upstream or downstream” 👍

An absolute peace and dream setting

An absolute peace and dream setting

The Elbe cycle path is truly one of our more beautiful river cycle paths. Definitely a driving recommendation. Not just for this section.

Beautiful cycling on the banks of the Elbe.

The Lüneburg ship lift in Scharnebeck works as a double lift. Both troughs of the ship lift work independently of each other and overcome a height difference of 38 m. Four guide towers are assigned to each trough. Through the trough-like openings in these towers, the opposing ups and downs of the trough and the counterweights can be seen. The weight of a water-filled trough with a usable length of 100 m, a width of 11.80 m and a water depth of 3.40 m, with or without a ship, is always 6000 t, since the ships displace as much water from the trough as they weigh themselves when entering and leaving the trough . In the area of the towers, the troughs rest on support frames. Each trough is held by 240 steel cables, each 54 millimeters thick. These are guided over cable pulleys on the top floor of the towers and connected to the support frame at one end of the cable and to the counterweights at the other end. They consist of 224 heavy concrete slabs, each weighing around 27.2 tonnes. Each trough is powered by 4 three-phase motors, each with 160 kW, which overcome a maximum lifting height of 38 m in approx. 3 minutes. The troughs can accommodate ships up to 100 m long, which is where the first problem begins. Modern cargo or tank ships are 110 m long and push convoys are 185 m long. The troughs with a usable length of 100 m are no longer sufficient for these ships.

The classic way to cross rivers is still by ferry. You can use the crossing to relax for a bit and/or take a few photos. While you're at it, observe nature and/or chat with the ferrywoman.