Buchhorst

Welcome to Buchhorst, a charming destination in the Duchy of Lauenburg. A small village situated between the towns of Ratzeburg and Mölln, Buchhorst is an insider's tip for anyone seeking peace and quiet.

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Long Distance Hiking · Schleswig-Holstein inland

European long-distance path E6 – German section from Flensburg to the Bavarian Forest

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,

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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,

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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

Hiking Trail · Schleswig-Holstein inland

Mill hiking trail in Lauenburg/Elbe

recommended route Difficulty

Distance 5.2 km

Duration 1:19 h

Ascent 63 m

Descent 63 m

This circular route takes you to the last of once four Lauenburg windmills. It is the highest landmark of the ship town and can be visited daily.

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from Mareike Bodendieck, Herzogtum Lauenburg

Long Distance Cycling · Baltic Coast of Schleswig-Holstein

Copenhagen - Basel (04/18): Timmendorfer Strand - Lauenburg/Elbe

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 86.1 km

Duration 5:56 h

Ascent 99 m

Descent 86 m

Stage 4 on my way from Copenhagen to Basel and part 42 of my route North Cape - Basel The adjacent routes: before: North Cape - Copenhagen ...

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from Peter Ch. Schachtler, Community

Road Bike · Hannover und Umgebung

Hanover - Neustadt on the Baltic Sea - Hanover (2 days)

Difficulty difficult

Distance 532.7 km

Duration 27:10 h

Ascent 1,291 m

Descent 1,322 m

A test to see if something like this can work.

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from Jutta Borneis, Community

Hiking Trail · Schleswig-Holstein inland

Hiking trail "Around Lauenburg"

Difficulty T1 moderate

Distance 14.7 km

Duration 3:45 h

Ascent 87 m

Descent 87 m

Circular hiking trail "Around Lauenburg"

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from Mirco Schroeder, Community

Long Distance Cycling · Lüneburger Heide

Old Salt Road: Lüneburg - Lübeck - Travemünde

Difficulty moderate

Distance 113.2 km

Duration 7:59 h

Ascent 64 m

Descent 77 m

The long-distance cycling route follows a medieval salt trade route from Lüneburg to Lübeck. With little incline, it mainly goes along the water ...

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from Mareike Busch, Gastfreund GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Lüneburger Heide

Old Salt Road

Difficulty

Distance 112.7 km

Duration 7:40 h

Ascent 127 m

Descent 137 m

The 113 km long Old Salt Road connects the old Hanseatic cities of Lüneburg in Lower Saxony and Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein. The route passes ...

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from Chiara Hinse, Lübeck und Travemünde Marketing GmbH

Bicycle Rides · Schleswig-Holstein inland

Elbe and Elbe-Lübeck Canal

Difficulty easy

Distance 55.8 km

Duration 4:04 h

Ascent 347 m

Descent 344 m

Bike tour along the Elbe and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, as well as through the fields.

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from Julia Schwanebeck, Community

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The location of Buchhorst is characterised by rolling hills, meadows and fields as well as the nearby Schaalsee. The region offers numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or water sports. Hikes through the Schaalsee biosphere reserve or a bicycle tour along the Elbe-Lübeck Canal Route are particularly recommended.

There are also cultural highlights to discover in Buchhorst: Büchen Castle from the 16th century with its baroque garden invites you to linger. The monastery of Zarrentin am Schaalsee is also nearby - one of the oldest monasteries in northern Germany.

For culinary connoisseurs, Buchhorst also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the regional specialities such as labskaus or red fruit jelly with vanilla sauce! Fresh fish from the surrounding lakes should also be on your list.

For those who don't want to be out and about in rainy weather, there are many museums and galleries in the area - including the Museum of the Duchy of Lauenburg District in Ratzeburg or the Alte Vogtei art gallery in Schwarzenbek. It is particularly beautiful in spring during the cherry blossom season or in autumn during the harvest festival. But Buchhorst also has its charms in summer and winter.

Overall, Buchhorst is an idyllic destination that is well worth a visit. With this travel guide, you now have all the important information for your stay in hand - have fun exploring!

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March 14, 2017

Daniel Seekamp
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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

Long Distance Hiking
European long-distance path E6 – German section from Flensburg to the Bavarian Forest
August 03, 2016

Bernd Redder
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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
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Schiffshebewerk Scharnebeck
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Wegweiser an der "alten Salzstraße"
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Eine der vielen Schleusen zwischen Mölln und Lübeck
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Wegstrecke zwischen Mölln und Lübeck
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Written August 03, 2016

Bicycle Rides
The "old salt road" from Lüneburg to Lübeck

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