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Has' and Igelroute (Hare and hedgehog route)

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Has' and Igelroute (Hare and hedgehog route)

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Has' and Igelroute (Hare and hedgehog route)

02:40

38.6km

180m

Cycling

Buxtehude is inextricably linked with the famous race between the hare and the hedgehog. It's no wonder that a lot of things in the fairytale town revolve around the cute little animals - and this tour is no exception.

It starts in Buxtehude's old town, where you pay a visit…

by Altes Land am Elbstrom

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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357 m

Buxtehude Fleth

Highlight • River

The canal runs right through the city center, there are many street cafés to the right and left. Has a bit of Amsterdam flair ....

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733 m

Hare and Hedgehog Fountain (Has’ und Igel-Brunnen)

Highlight • Monument

Little reminder of the legendary race between the hare and the hedgehog

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32.0 km

Ovelgönne Watermill

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful old watermill, located right next to a small lake. You can even get married here. There are also plenty of places to sit in front of the mill.

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38.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

7.96 km

5.66 km

5.12 km

3.15 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.2 km

9.91 km

4.73 km

2.01 km

619 m

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Weather

Friday 22 May

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Comments

January 30, 2025

Buxtehude is inextricably linked with the famous race between the hare and the hedgehog. It's no wonder that a lot of things in the fairytale town revolve around the cute little animals - and this tour is no exception.
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It starts in Buxtehude's old town, where you pay a visit to the hare and hedgehog fountain

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Trail Reviews

Stefan aus OWL

August 15, 2023, Has' und Igelroute: Altes Land am Elbstrom Radtour

Beautiful bike ride with beautiful bike paths through the forests around Buxtehude. The cycle paths are easy to drive on 🌳🚲🌳 but not necessarily recommended with a bicycle trailer or recumbent bike.

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May 20, 2025, Schöne Runde von Buxtehude

Today I went on a lovely bike ride in Buxtehude. Through forests and past various lakes. Past various orchards in the "Altes Land" (Old Country). The water wheel in Ovelgönne was out of service, presumably due to a lack of water.

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Has' and Igelroute (Hare and hedgehog route)

Buxtehude Fleth

Hare and Hedgehog Fountain (Has’ und Igel-Brunnen)

Ovelgönne Watermill

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