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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – View of the Elbe-Havel Canal loop from Burg (b Magdeburg)

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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – View of the Elbe-Havel Canal loop from Burg (b Magdeburg)

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4.5

(2)

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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – View of the Elbe-Havel Canal loop from Burg (b Magdeburg)

01:50

35.3km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18 m for 11 m

After 35.3 km for 11 m

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Start point

Train Station

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12.6 km

Elbe Cycle Path

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Beautiful new dyke section with the best asphalt.

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23.4 km

Old Niegripp Lock

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Old Niegripp lock on the Ihle Canal (Old Niegripper Canal)
An old lock system, unfortunately only remains.
This was the first connection between the Elbe and the Elbe-Havel Canal.
But interesting.

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26.6 km

Schleuse Niegripp

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The Niegripp lock connects the Elbe-Havel Canal with the Elbe. It was built in just two years and went into operation in 1938. If you visit the waterway junction, you should make a detour here.

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26.9 km

Niegripp Lock

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The Niegripp lock as part of the ERM is located in the Niegripp district of the city of Burg north of Magdeburg. It was built between 1936 and 1938 and …

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28.6 km

Elbe-Havel Canal Bridge

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The Barlebener See is always worth a trip. You can also enjoy relaxing there for a while. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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28.7 km

Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path

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Just wonderful to drive along here

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31.7 km

View of Niegripper See

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Nice for a break, but you should bring your food with you. If you want to go into the water for a moment, cross the bridge and turn left to …

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32.1 km

View of the Elbe-Havel Canal

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Very nice to drive on and a great view

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

5.10 km

3.88 km

1.03 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

7.27 km

5.00 km

3.84 km

3.08 km

664 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

62 %

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Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path – View of the Elbe-Havel Canal loop from Burg (b Magdeburg)

Elbe Cycle Path

Old Niegripp Lock

Schleuse Niegripp

Niegripp Lock

Elbe-Havel Canal Bridge

Elbe-Havel Canal Cycle Path

View of Niegripper See

View of the Elbe-Havel Canal

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