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Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Uelzen
Bad Bodenteich

View of the Elbe Lateral Canal – Uelzen Lock I and II loop from Bad Bodenteich

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Uelzen
Bad Bodenteich

View of the Elbe Lateral Canal – Uelzen Lock I and II loop from Bad Bodenteich

Moderate

4.8

(35)

95

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View of the Elbe Lateral Canal – Uelzen Lock I and II loop from Bad Bodenteich

02:31

40.1km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.65 km for 15 m

After 5.78 km for 15 m

After 15.0 km for 11 m

After 17.7 km for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

747 m

View of the Elbe Lateral Canal

Highlight • River

You can really enjoy walking along the canal.

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2

5.67 km

Wieren Safety Gate (Elbe Lateral Canal)

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In order to prevent the leakage of an entire channel position in case of damage, safety gates are installed.

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3

5.73 km

Wieren safety gate on the Elbe Lateral Canal

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In order to prevent the leakage of an entire sewerage system in case of damage, safety gates are installed in the sewer channel.

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9.45 km

Uelzen Lock

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Great view, very good the information house at the beginning

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10.3 km

Uelzen Lock I and II

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The Uelzen I and II locks near Esterholz were built when the Elbe Lateral Canal was being built from 1968 to 1976. After all, a height difference of 23 meters …

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12.4 km

Elbe Side Canal Between Wieren and Wieren Lock

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the path is actually easy to drive on, with information boards in between

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15.9 km

Marina on the Elbe Lateral Canal Near Uelzen

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There is always something interesting to see on the Elbe Lateral Canal. A complete tour is worth it.

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19.5 km

Dog Beach at Oldenstädter See

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A pretty, medium-sized lake. There is a path around the lake (mostly sandy) that you can walk around the lake or cycle around. The Oldenstädter See also offers some sandy beaches, including a dog beach.

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40.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

2.66 km

2.53 km

830 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

6.57 km

6.48 km

4.74 km

2.16 km

296 m

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

11°C

53 %

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