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Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Berkenthin

Elbe–Lübeck Canal Path – Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen loop from Berkenthin

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
Herzogtum Lauenburg
Berkenthin

Elbe–Lübeck Canal Path – Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen loop from Berkenthin

Moderate

4.6

(7)

19

hikers

Elbe–Lübeck Canal Path – Elbe-Lübeck Canal near Kühsen loop from Berkenthin

04:32

17.4km

110m

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: April 29, 2026

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367 m

Dicker Hering Rest Area

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There are nice places to rest at and near the Berkenthin lock. There are only a few benches along the canal between Krummesse and Berkenthin.

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556 m

Elbe–Lübeck Canal Path

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A loving replica of an old salt cream is on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal opposite the Maria Magdalena Church in Berkenthin.
herzogtum-lauenburg.de/a-der-berkenthiner-salzprahm

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8.79 km

Elbe-Lübeck Canal Path

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Always nice ... by bike and on foot

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10.1 km

The Elbe-Lübeck Canal dominates the landscape around Kühsen. Since 1900, it has connected the Elbe and Trave rivers, flowing peacefully through fields and meadows. Today, it is primarily used by …

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14.9 km

Hof Miljes Farm Shop

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Farm shop for beef, pork and poultry

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16.5 km

St. Mary's Church, Berkenthin

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Very nice church, so great located on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal and to be reached via the Kirchsteig bridge.

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16.7 km

The Kirchsteig Bridge is something special. It is located in Berkenthin, connects the districts and is also really pretty.

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17.1 km

... and another lock on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal ...

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.65 km

4.88 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

3.50 km

3.18 km

2.22 km

131 m

108 m

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Thursday 21 May

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10°C

12 %

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