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Gorleben

Welcome to Gorleben, a destination in the district of Lüchow-Dannenberg, Germany. This area is known for its idyllic landscape and numerous outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Gorleben


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Hiking Trail · Luechow-Dannenberg
Höhbeck-Elbholz route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 25.9 km
Duration 6:26 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 57 m

Immerse yourself in the world of beavers and sea eagles, along small lakes and old water ditches – and hike through the vast landscape of the ...

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from Tobias Keienburg,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 105.3 km
Duration 7:10 h
Ascent 175 m
Descent 160 m

From Dannenberg via a legendary lake to Salzwedel

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
Bicycle Rides · Luechow-Dannenberg
Elbe-Heide Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 48.8 km
Duration 3:18 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 58 m

Blooming heath landscapes, vast forests, lively Elbe floodplains and interesting places: On the Elbe-Heide route, you experience the best of ...

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from Steffen Gebbeken,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Long Distance Hiking · Luechow-Dannenberg
Wendland Circular Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 191 km
Duration 46:45 h
Ascent 842 m
Descent 842 m

The Wendland Circular Trail shows you the diversity of the region and leads you along the Elbe, through forests & heathlands and past circular ...

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from Steffen Gebbeken,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Bicycle Rides · Luechow-Dannenberg
Gorleben Tour
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 79.8 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 108 m
Descent 115 m

This bike tour leads through Wendland to places of resistance against the nuclear facilities Gorleben and Dragahn, where German democracy history ...

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from Babette Liebisch,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Horseback Riding · Luechow-Dannenberg
The ark of biodiversity
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 25 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 66 m
Descent 66 m

From Gartower Lake, it goes through the Elbholz. A crossing of the Höhbeck and a detour into the Meetschower Forest follow.

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from Peter Burkhardt,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Horseback Riding · Luechow-Dannenberg
Pines, cranes and orioles in the treetops
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 6 m
Descent 9 m

Perfectly suited for a short ride, this approximately 8 km long route offers a varied insight into the local pine forests. You can expect ...

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from Peter Burkhardt,   Urlaubsregion Wendland.Elbe
Hiking Trail · Lüneburger Heide
Elbe Heights route
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 68.7 km
Duration 19:00 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 87 m

The Elbe Heights route leads along the Elbe and right through the Elbe-Drawehn Nature Park. Besides the idyllic river landscape, we also discover ...

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from Katrin Kranz,   Outdooractive Premium
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 128.1 km
Duration 26:02 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 163 m

This circular stage leads us along the Elbe for four days.

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Long Distance Hiking · Lüneburger Heide
Wendland Circular Route
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 188.8 km
Duration 47:00 h
Ascent 620 m
Descent 620 m

The Wendlandweg is part of the Wendland Circular Route and leads us for just under 70 km through the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, ...

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
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Geographically, Gorleben lies on the edge of the Wendland region and borders on the Elbhöhen-Wendland Nature Park. The region is characterised by its unspoilt nature - forests, rivers and lakes characterise the surrounding area.

Tourists can discover a variety of sights here. Trips to the historic town of Dannenberg or Wolfshagen Castle are particularly popular. The artists' village of Hitzacker should not be missed either.

Cultural highlights can be found especially during the annual "Wendland Music Festival", which takes place in summer and is a must for all music lovers. Another highlight is the traditional Easter market in Lüchow, where you can admire regional handicrafts.

The region also has much to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the famous asparagus from the Wendland or enjoy fresh fish directly from the fisherman on the banks of the Elbe.

Visitors can also enjoy various outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing on the Jeetzel or Elbe. In winter, there is also skiing on the nearby Höhbeck.

If it rains, it is worth visiting the Hitzacker Archaeological Centre with its interesting exhibitions on the history of the region, as well as the Salt Museum in Lüneburg.

It is most beautiful in Gorleben in spring and summer, when nature awakens and everything turns green. But autumn with its colourful leaves also provides a breathtaking backdrop for walks or bike rides through the forests.

Gorleben is definitely worth a visit - discover this unspoilt region of Germany for yourself and let its beauty enchant you!

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  • July 04, 2026
    RODE Ulrich
    July 02, 2026
    Eine sehr interessante Tour, bei der man viel über die Konflikte um Atomenergie erfahren kann. Der Protest dagegen hat immerhin 50 Jahre gedauert und war erfolgreich. Dadurch hat dich das Wendland komplett verändert.
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    Written July 04, 2026
    Bicycle Rides
    Gorleben Tour
  • August 23, 2021
    Marius New
    August 21, 2021
    Sehr schöne abwechslungsreiche Tour!
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    Written August 23, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Höhbeck-Elbholz route
  • August 10, 2020
    Zeitfrei 24
    May 30, 2020
    Tolle Gegend, ruhig und beschaulich. Sanfte Landschaft mit viel Platz für Entdeckungen.
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    Video: Zeitfrei 24, Zeitfrei24
    Written August 10, 2020
  • July 16, 2019
    Stefan Staub
    July 13, 2019
    Eine herrliche Tour zum Durchschnaufen und Genießen. Der malerische Gartower See und der traumhafte Blick vom Höhbeck sind echte Höhepunkte. In der Schlossküche kann man bei einer leckeren Wildschweinbratwurst mit Kartoffelsalat die Eindrücke Revue passieren lassen.
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    Written July 16, 2019
    Hiking Trail
    Höhbeck-Elbholz route
  • June 25, 2019
    Dirk Weidemann
    Tolle Tour, auf jeden Fall auf den Turm an der Schwedenschanze hochgehen, herrlicher Blick von der Endmoräne über Elbe in den Osten!
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    Written June 25, 2019
    Hiking Trail
    Höhbeck-Elbholz route
  • May 13, 2018
    Martin Herber
    Die Strecke von Dömitz nach Lenzen ist traumhaft. Man fährt immer wieder an sehr liebevoll gepflegten Gehöften vorbei. Mehrere Holzbänke am Wegesrand laden zur kurzen Verschnaufpause ein.
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    Sonntag, 13. Mai 2018
    Photo: Martin Herber, Community
    Sonntag, 13. Mai 2018
    Photo: Martin Herber, Community
    Written May 13, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Dömitz Gorleben Lenzen

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