Anybody who enjoys hiking when on holiday is unlikely to think of Hamburg as an obvious place to do so. They are far more likely to have images of the harbour or the Reeperbahn in their minds or hear the voices of Hans Albers and Freddy Quinn. And then, there are the famous clubs, such as the Indra or the Star Club and, of course, the Beatles. Red double-decker busses, the Fish Market, real Jack Tars, the rugged North. To say nothing of events such as the DOM, the "Hafengeburtstag", the "Schlagermove", the "Reeperbahnfestival", "EllbJazz" and various open air concerts.
But hiking? The city on the Elbe in northern Germany is not only an amazingly vibrant city; it’s also a great place for hiking – both within the city and around it. As the painter Paul Klee said, “You can see so much more on foot”.
Alster Trail
The Alster Trail starts in Schleswig-Holstein and extends to the mouth of the Elbe in Hamburg. As part of the "Via Baltica", the North German "Camino de Santiago", it is some 36 km long in total. The Alster Trail meets the Elbe Trail at the mouth of the Elbe, which means that it is possible to hike through Hamburg from north to west. You can also travel some of the way by boat, rowing boats or pedal boats can be borrowed along the route.
The Alster Trail starts in Schleswig-Holstein and extends to the mouth of the Elbe in Hamburg. As part of the "Via Baltica", the North German "Camino de Santiago", it is some 36 km long in total. The Alster Trail meets the Elbe Trail at the mouth of the Elbe, which means that it is possible to hike through Hamburg from north to west. You can also travel some of the way by boat, rowing boats or pedal boats can be borrowed along the route.
Boberger Lowland & Borberger Dunes
Hamburg’s last shifting dune is part of one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Germany. South-east of Hamburg, on the edge of the glacial reaches of the Elbe, this beautiful landscape between Kirchsteinbeck and Bergedorf covers an area of some 350 ha. Hiking through sandy areas, dry grassland, alder forests, past wetland habitats, you meet a plethora of rare and protected plants and animals such as wild orchids on the "Geesthang", green woodpeckers, kingfishers, sand lizards and moor frogs.
Hamburg’s last shifting dune is part of one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Germany. South-east of Hamburg, on the edge of the glacial reaches of the Elbe, this beautiful landscape between Kirchsteinbeck and Bergedorf covers an area of some 350 ha. Hiking through sandy areas, dry grassland, alder forests, past wetland habitats, you meet a plethora of rare and protected plants and animals such as wild orchids on the "Geesthang", green woodpeckers, kingfishers, sand lizards and moor frogs.
Raakmoor
Hamburg’s tallest hill is located here in Raakmoor. A full 103 metres above sea level, you have a glorious panoramic view from the "summit". Raakmoor is a remnant from the last ice age and is now a nature reserve. Rare animals and plants, such as the emperor dragonfly or the marsh gentian, have also settled her. The area is full of romantic hiking trails, restored ditches and there is even a small lake waiting to be discovered.
Hamburg’s tallest hill is located here in Raakmoor. A full 103 metres above sea level, you have a glorious panoramic view from the "summit". Raakmoor is a remnant from the last ice age and is now a nature reserve. Rare animals and plants, such as the emperor dragonfly or the marsh gentian, have also settled her. The area is full of romantic hiking trails, restored ditches and there is even a small lake waiting to be discovered.
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