Magdeburg Lift Bridge – Magdeburg Cathedral loop from Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof

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Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Magdeburg

Magdeburg Lift Bridge – Magdeburg Cathedral loop from Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof

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Magdeburg Lift Bridge – Magdeburg Cathedral loop from Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof

04:06

15.8km

90m

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 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.62 km

Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen in Magdeburg (art museum)

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The monastery complex, which is one of the most important Romanesque plants in Germany, is also one of the most important sights in Magdeburg. Today used as an art museum …

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3.17 km

Domfelsen viewing platform with views over the Elbe and Magdeburg Cathedral

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The viewing platform, which overlooks the river, offers great views of the Elbe, Elbe river and passing ships.

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3.65 km

Magdeburg Lift Bridge

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The Rothehornpark can be reached via the listed bridge, which is now only available for pedestrians and cyclists

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9.52 km

Green Citadel Magdeburg (Hundertwasser House)

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Located in the center of Magedburg, the Green Citadel next to the Magdeburg Cathedral is probably one of the most frequently photographed buildings in the city. The last work on …

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9.79 km

Magdeburg Cathedral

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As the oldest Gothic building on German soil, the Magdeburg Cathedral, built in 1207, is not only important in terms of architectural history. Standing free on the cathedral square, the …

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10.0 km

Saxony-Anhalt State Parliament (Landtag)

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Since January 17, 1991
The state parliament meets in the building complex Domplatz 7 - 9 from the years 1724 to 1728.

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14.5 km

View of the Magdeburg Cathedral

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Majestically situated on the banks of the Elbe River, Magdeburg Cathedral is a true gem of Gothic architecture and a must-see for every traveler. A stop here is worth it for several reasons:

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14.5 km

Stromelbe (Magdeburg)

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A Central European river that originates in the Czech Republic, flows through Germany and empties into the North Sea.

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15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

3.28 km

2.83 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.57 km

4.72 km

767 m

593 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

April 11, 2023,Magdeburg viele Bilder, entscheidet selbst ob ein Besuch lohnt

Magdeburg is the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The city lies on the Elbe and is one of the three regional centers in the country. With 236,188 inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Saxony-Anhalt[3] and the fifth largest city in the new federal states. Magdeburg is in 32nd place on the list of major cities in Germany …

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January 24, 2025,Mitternacht in Magdeburg 24.01.2025

After doing our other errands in Magdeburg (metro and climbing hall), we went for a few hours' walk around Magdeburg. It rained a bit at first, but later it was dry and quite mild. We mainly visited the objects in the world of lights. I knew almost all of it, but it was very interesting for my companion. In the …

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