Waldhaus Glüsing loop from Schnakenbek

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Herzogtum Lauenburg

Schnakenbek

Waldhaus Glüsing loop from Schnakenbek

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Waldhaus Glüsing loop from Schnakenbek

01:14

4.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Hohes Elbufer zwischen Tesperhude und Lauenburg

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458 m

Information Point Hohes Elbufer Nature Reserve (Tesperhude–Lauenburg)

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The parking lot at Jacobsweg is a good starting point for tours in the area with the possibility of finding out more at the information point.

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Bench With a View of the Elbe Near Tesperhude

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Beautiful, small, quite normal, yet somehow special, slightly hidden bench, where you can take a relaxing break with idyllic views of the Elbe.

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921 m

Swimming spot at the Hohes Elbufer near Glüsing

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On this small sandy beach, people and dogs can cool off their hot feet and paws after a strenuous hike on the Way of St. James. A very beautiful place in the great outdoors, which spontaneously invites you to take a break.

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1.01 km

Rest area with a view over the hollow towards the Elbe

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A rustic place for a rest with great views. The bank may look crooked from some perspectives, but it isn't. A bit old, but it stands up straight and still serves its purpose well.

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1.48 km

Hohes Elbufer Trail Near Glüsing

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A great hiking trail leads right along the banks of the High Elbe. Due to the trees on the slope, the view is somewhat limited, but still beautiful.

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2.27 km

Rest area with a view of the nature reserve

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Beautiful, spacious rest area with benches and tables right on the side of the road and in the nature reserve with "nature play opportunities" for children.

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2.87 km

Ertheneburg Archaeological Site and Viewpoint

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An idyllic and historic viewpoint with fantastic views of and across the Elbe to the Elbe Lateral Canal. Nothing of the former castle can be seen today. But you can still guess where it once stood.

There is a new information board at the Ertheneburg viewpoint, which says that instead of Ertheneburg, the name "Striepenburg" might be more appropriate... let's wait and see which name prevails.

The Old Salt Road trade route was of enormous importance for trade for a long time, as it connected the two Hanseatic cities of Lübeck and Lüneburg. The Ertheneburg fortifications stood at the Elbe crossing near Schnakenbek, opposite Artlenburg.

The castle was first mentioned in 1106 and was owned for a long time by the noble families of the Welfs and Ascanians. Henry the Lion stayed at the Erthenburg several times and made the castle the place of important political decisions.
In 1163, he issued the Artlenburg Privilege at a state assembly in Erthenburg.

Bishop Udo of Halberstadt was held prisoner here by the Welf Duke and in 1181 the castle was set on fire by Henry himself when he was fleeing from Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The castle was then demolished by Bernhard of Saxony and the building material used to build Lauenburg.

The original form of the castle, which is still visible today, can no longer be recognized. However, the old rampart passage and the arched ring wall give an idea of the castle's former size. Idyllically located in the North German mixed forest, the journey into the Middle Ages becomes a natural experience.

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