- 03:30 h
- 19 m
- 20 m
- 9 m
- 52.55 km
- Start: Elmshorn
- Destination: Brunsbüttel
The route takes you from Elmshorn through the countryside along the Krückau towards Kollmar. You can see the glistening waters of the Elbe once again from land. The marsh landscape also has a lot to offer. The rapeseed fields blossom in spring, the cornfields glisten in summer while horses graze on the green meadows.
Having arrived in Glückstadt, it's well worth taking a break at the heritage-protected harbour row with a delicious Matjes roll (herring bread roll). Once fortified, you head for Brunsbüttel, where you cycle along the dyke passing quaint half-timbered houses.
Brunsbüttel can be reached by travelling on the ferry. What makes Brunsbüttel so special is its location directly on the North Sea, Elbe and Kiel Canal. It is home to one of the largest lock structures in the world, which facilitates access for international shipping traffic between the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This is what makes Brunsbüttel a unique harbour and lock town.
Having arrived in Glückstadt, it's well worth taking a break at the heritage-protected harbour row with a delicious Matjes roll (herring bread roll). Once fortified, you head for Brunsbüttel, where you cycle along the dyke passing quaint half-timbered houses.
Brunsbüttel can be reached by travelling on the ferry. What makes Brunsbüttel so special is its location directly on the North Sea, Elbe and Kiel Canal. It is home to one of the largest lock structures in the world, which facilitates access for international shipping traffic between the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This is what makes Brunsbüttel a unique harbour and lock town.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
Elmshorn - Kollmar - Glückstadt - Brokdorf - Brunsbüttel
Tour information
Culinary Interesting
Cultural Interesting
Labelling
Possibility of Accommodation
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Bike
Emergency infos
Ambulance/fire brigade: 112
Police: 110
Police: 110
Equipment
We recommend wearing a cycle helmet.
Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.
Please make sure you have enough fluids and snacks with you on the bike tour.
Directions & Parking facilities
If you are travelling by car, there are various parking options in Elmshorn. These can be found here.
If you are travelling by public transport, we recommend the city of Elmshorn as your starting point. Bicycle transport is possible from various German cities.
Information on route connections: www.bahn.de
Taking bikes on the ICE, IC and EC (long-distance trains): www.bahn.de/hilfe/view/pk/de/fahrrad-mitnehmen.shtml
Taking bikes on the RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Information on route connections: www.bahn.de
Taking bikes on the ICE, IC and EC (long-distance trains): www.bahn.de/hilfe/view/pk/de/fahrrad-mitnehmen.shtml
Taking bikes on the RE (regional trains): Bicycle day passes for local transport - Deutsche Bahn
Additional information
- Tourist-Info Holstein: www.holstein-tourismus.de/de/service/touristinformationen.html
- Tourist-Info Brunsbüttel: www.schleusenstadt-brunsbuettel.de/start.html
Literature
bikeline Radtourenbuch (German language)
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 3
Teil 3: Schleswig-Holstein. Von Hamburg zur dänischen Grenze. Mit den Inseln Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr und Sylt
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-7111-0007-8
Nordseeküsten-Radweg 3
Teil 3: Schleswig-Holstein. Von Hamburg zur dänischen Grenze. Mit den Inseln Pellworm, Amrum, Föhr und Sylt
Verlag Esterbauer
ISBN: 978-3-7111-0007-8
Contact person
Cuxland-Tourismus | Koordinierungsstelle Nordseeküsten-Radweg
Kapitän-Alexander-Str. 1
27472 Cuxhaven
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Join a tour of the lock area and gain exciting new insights - including a little chat about everything that goes on.
Safety guidelines
Beware of cars and agricultural vehicles.
Some sections of the route are on gravelled stretches. There may be restrictions after prolonged rainfall.
You may have to dismount briefly along dykes in order to pass sheep fences.
Some sections of the route are on gravelled stretches. There may be restrictions after prolonged rainfall.
You may have to dismount briefly along dykes in order to pass sheep fences.
Map
The GPX Track for route guidance using a digital tour planner can be downloaded by clicking on the "Download GPX" button on this page.
