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Berkenthin

Welcome to Berkenthin, a charming destination in the heart of the Duchy of Lauenburg. This travel guide will take you through the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of Berkenthin.

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Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 1,455.2 km
Duration 369:45 h
Ascent 16,973 m
Descent 15,746 m

The European long-distance path E6 is an ambitious project that is intended to run continuously from northern Finland to Turkey. On the German ...

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from Matthias Stiel,   Outdooractive Premium
Premium content Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 897.7 km
Duration 210:00 h
Ascent 1,115 m
Descent 1,117 m

The German section of the international coastal trail E9 Atlantic-Baltic alternates between running along the coast and inland without significant ...

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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Lauenburg
Stecknitz route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 47.6 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 134 m
Descent 134 m

This approximately 48 km circular route takes you along the Elbe-Lübeck Canal and into the idyllic hinterland located to the west of it.

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from Julia Krüger,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
Bicycle Rides · Lauenburg
Ice Age route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.6 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 118 m
Descent 115 m

The hilly landscape of the Duchy of Lauenburg with its lakes, moors, and alder copses was shaped by the Vistula Ice Age about 20,000 years ago.

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
Bicycle Rides · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Elbe-Lübeck Canal from Lauenburg to the Baltic Sea
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 68.4 km
Duration 4:34 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 66 m

This cycling route along the Elbe-Lübeck Canal goes from Lauenburg on the Elbe to the Holstentor in Lübeck. The only inclines on this cycling route ...

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from Christian Lackner,   Outdooractive Editors
Long Distance Cycling · Lauenburg
Alte Salzstraße long-distance cycle route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 113.2 km
Duration 7:35 h
Ascent 147 m
Descent 159 m

CURRENT DETOUR: Due to a landslide with major damage on the canal cycle path south of Mölln, there is a detour via the parallel agricultural road.

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
Long Distance Hiking · Lubeck
ELBE-LÜBECK CANAL with detour
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 74.3 km
Duration 17:50 h
Ascent 49 m
Descent 40 m

Long-distance hiking trailELBE-LÜBECK CANALfrom Lübeck to the Elbe at Lauenburg I hiked a very nice route here, and now I am wondering why there ...

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from FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Alte Salzstraße
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 69.2 km
Duration 21:00 h
Ascent 56 m
Descent 63 m

The long-distance hiking trail "Alte Salzstraße", a former medieval trade route of the "White Gold", runs for about 70 kilometers along the Elbe ...

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Map / On the Old Salt Road to Lankauer Lake
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 60.9 km
Duration 14:40 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 79 m

This day route takes you along the Old Salt Road following the former Stecknitz - today's Elbe-Lübeck Canal. Along the way, you visit picturesque ...

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Bicycle Rides · Lüneburger Heide
On the old salt road from Lüneburg to Lübeck
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 92.5 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 194 m
Descent 208 m

This tour takes us along the historic Elbe-Baltic Sea Canal from Lüneburg to the old Hanseatic city of Lübeck - riding pleasure on a largely flat ...

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Berkenthin is located on the south-eastern edge of Schleswig-Holstein on the border with Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The town is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of forests, lakes and rivers. Here you can go on idyllic walks or bike tours and enjoy the breathtaking nature. But there is also plenty for water lovers to discover here - swimming, fishing or boating are popular activities in this region.

One of Berkenthin's most famous sights is Bothmer Castle. It was built in the 18th century and offers impressive architecture as well as artfully designed gardens with numerous sculptures and fountains.

Another highlight is the Old Salt Road Museum - here you can learn all about the historic trade route between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea as well as the importance of salt as a commodity.

Culturally, Berkenthin also has a lot to offer: The annual town festival attracts many visitors; music festivals such as the Elbufer Festival offer great outdoor concerts; And those who like theatre should definitely visit an evening at the Kulturhaus.

If it rains, there is still plenty to discover in Berkenthin. How about a visit to the cinema, for example, or a leisurely round of bowling? The indoor swimming pool is also a good option for a rainy day.

And as for culinary specialities: in Berkenthin you will find many restaurants and cafés serving regional specialities - such as the famous Lauenburg marzipan cheesecake or freshly prepared fish dishes from the nearby Baltic Sea.

For outdoor activities, spring and summer are particularly suitable. Then you can go on bike tours through the countryside or relax on a sunny day by the lake. In winter, on the other hand, ice skating on the frozen lake is a great option.

Overall, Berkenthin is definitely worth a trip! Whether you are a nature enthusiast, culture fanatic or gourmet - everyone will get their money's worth and experience unforgettable moments in this picturesque town.

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  • September 18, 2021
    FWSpass.de l Michael-Arthur Rieck
    September 11, 2021
    Eine sehr schöne Tour bin ich hier gewandert.
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    Written September 18, 2021
    Long Distance Hiking
    ELBE-LÜBECK CANAL with detour
  • March 14, 2017
    Daniel Seekamp
    Vor einigen Jahren wurde der E6 im Wendland großräumig verlegt. Die gezeigte Strecke entspricht daher nicht mehr der Markierung vor Ort. Im Übrigen kann ich den E6 gerade im Wendland wärmstens empfehlen.
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    Written March 14, 2017
  • August 03, 2016
    Bernd Redder
    July 29, 2016
    Am 29.7.2016 sind wir (6 Personen) mit der Bahn von Lübeck nach Lüneburg gefahren. Dort war die erste Übernachtung. Am 2. Tag haben wir uns dann mit dem Rad auf unsere erste Etappe(ca. 33 KM) nach Lauenburg gemacht. Die Strecke ist zwischen Lüneburg und Lauenburg manchmal ein wenig schlecht beschildert. Die Wege waren aber gut befahrbar. In Lauenburg hatten wir unsere zweite Übernachtung. Am 3. Tag ging es nach dem Frühstück los in Richtung Mölln. Von Lauenburg an, fährt man ausschließlich nur noch am Elbe-Lübeck Kanal der sogenannten alten Salzstraße entlang. Die Etappe von Lauenburg nach Mölln betrug ca. 40 KM. In Mölln angekommen bezogen wir unser letztes Hotel. Am 4. und letzten Tag unserer Radtour ging es nach dem Frühstück in Richtung Lübeck. Wieder entlang des Kanals kamen wir nach ca. 40 KM wieder in Lübeck an. Während der gesamten Radtour hatten wir leider immer wieder Pech mit dem Wetter. Häufige Regenschauer zwangen uns sehr häufig unsere Tour zu unterbrechen und unter Bäumen und auch in Unterständen Schutz zu suchen. Trotz des vielen Regens war die Strecke immer gut zu befahren. Zwischen Lauenburg und Lübeck ist die Strecke sehr gut ausgeschildert. Insgesamt war es aber eine sehr schöne Tour. Dank der kleine Tagesetappen auch vollkommen Stressfrei. So ist sie auch für Familien sicherlich eine Alternative.
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    Altstadt von Lüneburg
    Photo: Bernd Redder, Community
    Schiffshebewerk Scharnebeck
    Photo: Bernd Redder, Community
    Wegweiser an der "alten Salzstraße"
    Photo: Bernd Redder, Community
    Eine der vielen Schleusen zwischen Mölln und Lübeck
    Photo: Bernd Redder, Community
    Wegstrecke zwischen Mölln und Lübeck
    Photo: Bernd Redder, Community
    Written August 03, 2016

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