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Lüchow-Dannenberg

Hitzacker (Elbe)

Hitzacker Old Town Island – Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker loop from Harlingen

Hiking trails & Routes

Lüchow-Dannenberg

Hitzacker (Elbe)

Hitzacker Old Town Island – Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker loop from Harlingen

Moderate

2

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Hitzacker Old Town Island – Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker loop from Harlingen

04:34

17.5km

120m

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: February 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Wendland.Elbe

Elbvorland zwischen Hitzacker und Drethem

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

Old Customs House Hitzacker Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

In the heart of the town of Hitzacker (Elbe) is the customs house from the year 1589. Here the customs officer administered the once lucrative Elbe customs for the Celle …

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10.2 km

Hitzacker Old Town Island

Highlight • Settlement

You could leave Hitzacker too, but that would be a pity. Because then you would miss the picturesque old town on the small island between the Elbe and Jeetzel, which …

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10.4 km

Jeetzel Riverside Walk in Hitzacker

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The Jeetzel is a small river that flows here at Hitzacker in the Elbe. Jeetzel and Alte Jeetzel completely surround Hitzacker's old town, so that one is always on the …

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10.6 km

Hiddo-Steg pedestrian bridge over the Jeetzel

Highlight • Bridge

From the Hiddo jetty you have a beautiful view of the Elbe and Jeetzel. Its striking height characterizes the cityscape and allows larger vessels to navigate the river.
The wooden bridge was named after the Frisian knight Hiddo Kauchen.

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10.9 km

Elbe Riverside Between the Elbe and Alte Jeetzel

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A beautiful, small path winds here between the Elbe and Jeetzel on an island that is sure to be flooded

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12.7 km

Wolfsschlucht near Hitzacker

Highlight • Gorge

It really goes up and down here.

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

7.45 km

1.50 km

758 m

130 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

5.49 km

2.87 km

2.55 km

843 m

118 m

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