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Pinneberg

Welcome to the district of Pinneberg, a beautiful destination in northern Germany. Pinneberg is known for its idyllic location between the Elbe River and the Kiel Canal, as well as the numerous parks and green spaces that make it a popular destination for nature lovers.

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Attractions in Pinneberg


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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 · Schleswig-Holstein inland
To the Niendorfer Gehege and Altona Volkspark
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 29.9 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 138 m
Descent 138 m

We can expect a typical Hamburg city route from the Binnenalster to the Niendorfer Gehege, past Hagenbeck Zoo, and to the Altona Volkspark.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 2:24 h
Ascent 4 m
Descent 4 m

This stage leads us from the forest side opposite the outskirts of Waldenau and back there again.

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Road Bike · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Cyclassics 2013
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 157.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 1,011 m
Descent 1,014 m

155 km distanceThe 155 km distance combines the south and west loops of the Vattenfall Cyclassics. The first 95 kilometers are identical to the ...

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from Korb-isa Schubert,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Schlei-Eider-Elbe Hiking Trail
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 256.7 km
Duration 66:00 h
Ascent 1,267 m
Descent 1,266 m

The Schlei-Eider-Elbe hiking trail runs for a length of 260 km from Schleswig on the Schlei in the Geest to Hamburg-Blankenese on the Elbe and ...

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from Julia Grimm,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Hamburg
From Sülldorf to Halstenbek
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 14 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 22 m

Hamburg's rural sideSülldorf is one of the more upscale Elbe suburbs west of the city center with many detached houses as well as impressive villas ...

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from Michael Schnelle,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Pinneberg Eggerstedt-Waldenau-Thesdorf round
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 14 m

This circular route explores the city and nature between Pinneberg and Waldenau. A large part runs along the long-distance trail Schlei-Eider-Elbe.

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from Michi SagtMoin,   Community
Hiking Trail · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Rissen - Pinneberg (13)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.6 km
Duration 3:19 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 16 m

Hike on the marked route (13) from Rissen to Pinneberg. Relaxed through the green side of Hamburg's west.

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from Joerg Klug,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Schleswig-Holstein inland
Iserbrook-Appen-Hetlingen-Wedel-Iserbrook
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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.1 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 115 m
Descent 119 m

Varied bike route (forest, moor, Uetersen airfield, moor, Appener Lake, marsh, Elbe) with a stop at Wedel Yacht Harbor. Overall on very quiet farm ...

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from Ulrich Block,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Hamburg
Ferryman, hol över!
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 91.6 km
Duration 6:18 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 52 m

Varied route through the Wedeler, Seestermüher and Haseldorfer Marsh. Today's destination was the historic Kronsnest ferry. For centuries, ...

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from Jörn Jung,   Community
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Tourist attractions include the castle prison in Pinneberg, a historic building from the 19th century, which today serves as a museum. The Drostei cultural centre with its changing exhibitions and concerts is also worth a visit.

Cultural highlights include the annual "Pinneberger Sommer" town festival and various theatre performances and music events in the town. In terms of cuisine, Pinneberg has some specialities to offer such as fresh fish from the nearby Elbe or traditional North German dishes such as Labskaus or pear and bean bacon.

There are many options for outdoor activities: Cycling along the Kiel Canal or through the picturesque landscape of Schleswig-Holstein are just as much a part of it as hiking in the surrounding forests or on the beaches of Sylt or St. Peter Ording.

It is particularly beautiful in Pinneberg during spring, when everything blossoms and greens, as well as in autumn during harvest time with all its colourful splendour in the fields around the town. But even when it rains, a visit to the Pinneberg library or the planetarium is a good idea.

Overall, Pinneberg is definitely worth a visit and offers something for everyone. This travel guide will help you get the most out of your stay and discover the beauty of this region.

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  • June 08, 2025
    Jessica Brandt
    WSH ist eine tolle Sache, die mich Dank dir inspiriert hat, eine eigene Tour zu erstellen. Deine werde ich aber auf jeden Fall noch machen, und das ultraleicht Wandern habe ich auch schon verinnerlicht 🙏
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    Written June 08, 2025
  • April 24, 2022
    Michi SagtMoin
    April 24, 2022
    Jetzt im Frühjahr war insbesondere die Strecke am Buttermoorweg sehr schön. Der restliche Verlauf der Strecke ist in großen Teilen unter "OK" zusammenzufassen. :-)
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    Written April 24, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Buttermoor
  • January 26, 2020
    Svenja Roloff
    January 25, 2020
    Eine schöne Tour! in halstenbek ein komischer Knick und die letzten km leider nur noch geradeaus und dem entsprechend ermüdend. ich gebe zu, dass wir die tour gewandert und nicht zu geradelt sind :)
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    Written January 26, 2020
  • March 12, 2019
    Daniela Harringer
    March 10, 2019
    Ein toller, abwechselungsreicher Wanderweg! Es war hilfreich die hier bereitgestellte Karte dabei zu haben, da die Beschilderung teilweise schwer erkenntlich war. Tatsächlich war der Weg auch größtenteils kinderwagentauglich. Aufgrund der teilwese starken Bewurzelung des Waldbodens (logisch) und großer Pfützen nach einem Regenschauer (kann auch passieren) war es allerdings manchmal etwas knifflig weiterzukommen. Ich war allerdings alleine mit Kinderwagen unterwegs. Vielen Dank für die Bereitstellung dieses schönen Spaziergangs!
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    Written March 12, 2019
  • November 15, 2018
    Paul Wehner
    Ganz tolle Tour auf prima Wegen abseits vom Verkehr (bis auf die Schafkacke im Deichvorland) Danke Wolfgang
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    Zwischen Pinneberg und Uetersen
    Photo: Paul Wehner, Community
    Flugplatz Uetersen
    Photo: Paul Wehner, Community
    In der Marsch
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    Willkommhöft
    Photo: Paul Wehner, Community
    Written November 15, 2018
  • July 23, 2018
    Henrik Jahn 
    Stehr schöne Tour mit tollen Landschaften. Leicht zu fahren. Am Ziel sind wir noch Richtung "An der Mühlenau" gefahren. Am Ende über den Kreisverkehr gibt es Eis 😊. Fotos folgen, wenn wir sie noch einmal fahren.
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    Written July 23, 2018
  • May 17, 2018
    Erich Paulsen
    Aus beruflichen Gründen in HH. Bin dadurch zufällig auf diese Seite gestoßen. Habe diese Strecke quasi getestet und habe dabei auch noch hervorragendes Wetter gehabt. Und habe schöne Ecken kennenlernen dürfen. Danke dafür
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    Naturschutzgebiet Haselsorfer Binnenelbe
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    Written May 17, 2018
  • January 30, 2014
    Outdooractive Redaktion
    January 30, 2014
    Hallo Korbinian, Deine Bilder und Deine Beschreibung haben mir so gut gefallen, dass ich Deine Tour zur Top-Tour gemacht habe. Weiter so! Jörn aus der outdooractive.com-Redaktion
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    Written January 30, 2014
    Road Bike
    Cyclassics 2013

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