Elbe Hitzacker – View of the Elbe River loop from Hitzacker

Bike touring routes & trails

Elbe Hitzacker – View of the Elbe River loop from Hitzacker

Moderate

4.7

(55)

234

riders

Elbe Hitzacker – View of the Elbe River loop from Hitzacker

03:03

54.2km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.53 km for 393 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 16-March 31

After 51.5 km for 393 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • October 16-March 31

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.37 km

Elbe Hitzacker

Highlight • Rest Area

Hitzacker is a small cozy place with comparatively good infrastructure for cyclists. I took the ferry to the other shore and drove to Neu Darchau, where I took the ferry …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.52 km

Hitzacker Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The small ferry looks quite funny and for a few kilometers it is the only way for cyclists or hikers to cross the Elbe.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.4 km

Elbe Riverside Trail at Stiepelse

Highlight • Cycleway

A wonderful focal point at Stiepelse.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

33.0 km

View of Elbvorland Between Darchau and Viehle

Highlight • Viewpoint

35.4 km

Former Inner German Border Watchtower and Fence Remains

Highlight • Monument

Not only this border tower: the whole section of the route runs along the old inner German border. Much of this reminds us. From old frontier buildings like this one …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

38.4 km

Elbe River Landscape

Highlight • River

44.2 km

View of the Elbe River

Highlight • Viewpoint

47.0 km

Bicycle Repair Station Nassau

Highlight • Rest Area

Repair station for bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs

Translated by Google •

Tip by

54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

8.96 km

4.85 km

1.14 km

601 m

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

9.65 km

2.14 km

715 m

152 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 25, 2024,Elberadweg Erkundungsfahrt Hitzacker <-> Neu Garge 🚴🏻‍♂️😎

Hello. The plan was to take the ferry to Bleckede and then drive back to Hitzacker on the Lower Saxony side.
Technical problems forced a change of plan. So we just went back.

Showing Translation

August 6, 2022,🚲 Entlang der Elbe zu PLANb ☕️🍰🌻☀️

A relaxed coffee gossip ☕️🍰👯🏼 ♀️ with the cargo bike 🚲☺️

Showing Translation

August 8, 2022,Radtour von Hitzacker nach Bleckede🚴‍♀️

Today we went from Hitzacker to Bleckede in the best cycling weather. A beautiful tour of the Elbtalaen. On beautiful paths and with a lot of peace and quiet. fantastic. 👍

Showing Translation