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Lankau

Welcome to Lankau, a charming destination in northern Germany! This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your stay here.

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Attractions in Lankau


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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
Long Distance Cycling · Lauenburg
Hamburg Rügen long-distance cycle route
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 111.6 km
Duration 7:55 h
Ascent 221 m
Descent 197 m

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

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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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Bicycle Rides · Lauenburg
Nature Park route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.6 km
Duration 2:59 h
Ascent 169 m
Descent 169 m

Forest and water are the defining elements on this approximately 43-kilometer-long cycling route marked with a sea eagle symbol.

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from Ludwig Kleinhenz,   Herzogtum Lauenburg
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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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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from Hanna Finkel,   Outdooractive Premium
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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recommended route Difficulty difficult closed
Distance 101.9 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 741 m
Descent 755 m

By bike on the tracks of Jacob Pilgrims and along old trade routes from Meckenheim to the Baltic Sea.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
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Discover the region

Geographically, Lankau is located between Hamburg and Schwerin. The town is surrounded by forests and borders the Schaalsee - a beautiful body of water with clear waters and a picturesque landscape. Overall, the region offers an idyllic atmosphere for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet.

There are many tourist attractions: for example, visit the Zarrentin Monastery or explore the historic old town of Ratzeburg. The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park is also worth a trip, where you can go on hikes through forest and field paths.

Cultural highlights can also be discovered: The annual town festival in Ratzeburg attracts many guests, as does the summer theatre programme on the lakeside of the Schaalsee. Here, plays can be enjoyed under the open sky.

When it comes to culinary delights, visitors should definitely try local specialities - such as fresh fish from the lake or regional cheeses from the surrounding area.

Outdoor activities are particularly popular here: in summer, Lake Schaalsee offers opportunities for swimming, sailing or canoeing; while in winter, ice skating is possible. Also recommended are cycling tours through the countryside and walks in the nearby forests.

And what if it rains? Then a visit to the museum in the town of Ratzeburg or a cosy stop in one of the numerous cafés and restaurants is a good idea.

All in all, Lankau is definitely worth a visit - whether for nature lovers, culture fans or outdoor enthusiasts. The region has a lot to offer and is especially beautiful in springtime, when nature awakens and everything is green and blooming. We hope this guide will help you with your planning!

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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
  • July 11, 2021
    René Deter
    July 11, 2021
    Wunderschönes Wiesental mit zahlreichen informativen Tafeln. Auch für Freunde alter Bäume ein besonderes Erlebnis. Empfehlenswert ist eine lange Hose oder guter Mückenschutz, auch Sonnenschutz sollte an sonnigen Tagen nicht fehlen.
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    Written July 11, 2021
  • 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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