Arrival in Lübeck

Travellers responsible for their own transportation to the Hanseatic city Lübeck. Over the next few days you will make your way to Lunenburg on the Old Salt Route. The cycling path runs along the Lübeck-Elbe-Canal, taking you through Mölln to Lauenburg. The path along the Elbe River and Elbe By-pass Canal towards Lüneburg is quite lovely. Spend the night in Lübeck.

Lübeck – Mölln
Distance: approx 38 km / 24 miles

Cycle south along the Trave Canal. Continue down the path beside the waterway. It will lead you through Krummesse and Berkentin to Mölln. Krummesser Gasthof, one of the oldest pubs in Germany, was officially given commercial catering rights in 1557, according to the laws in late medieval times. It will also be worth your while to visit the village church. Its mural paintings are some of the oldest in Schleswig-Holstein. One hardly realizes that the canal is not a river. It was built to resemble a natural watercourse with twists and turns. Your last stop today is the city of Mölln, famous for its 14th century citizen, Till Eulenspiegel, an impudent trickster figure who originated in the Middle Low German folklore.

Mölln – Lauenburg
Distance: approx 42 km / 26 miles

Mölln became a town in the 13th century. It profited greatly by being at the intersection of important trading routes: The Old Salt Route ran through the town leading onward to Mecklenburg in eastern Germany. The oldest canal, called Stecknitzkanal, was built in 1398. Continue following the Elbe-Lübeck-Canal. Where there were once tow paths along the canal, there are now beautiful poplar trees. Cycle along the curvy canal and through the small village, Güster. Enjoy the beauty of the man-made sandy Lakeland area. Pass through Siebeneichen and Büchen. This part of the canal is mostly straight and leads into the Elbe River. Spend the night in Lauenburg.

Lauenburg – Lunenburg
Distance: approx 30 km / 19 miles

Lauenburg has a notable old town with a number of historic buildings from the 16th to 19th century. In the past, these timber-framed houses were mostly the sailors’ homes. Cross the Elbe and cycle on the south river bank. Continue on to the Elbe By-pass Canal. Follow it to Scharnebeck. In the distance you can see the impressive ship canal lift. You will notice the 38 m / 125 ft height difference between the Elbe marsh land and the sandy Lunenburg Heath. Leave the canal at Erbstorf and cycle on the Old Salt Route to Lunenburg, your final destination for the day.

Departure from Lunenburg

Lunenburg is one of the most fascinating cities of northern Germany. The old brick Gothic architecture is an appealing contrast to the youthful city life. Everywhere you go in the city you meet facets of Lunenburg’s rich history. Salt was its most important source of trade and was boiled in salines for over 1000 years. In medieval times Lunenburg became very prosperous and prestigious due to its “white gold”. Return to Lübeck via our Return-Transfer-Service or travel home directly from Lunenburg. Travellers are responsible for their own transportation home.

Arrival in Lübeck

Travellers responsible for their own transportation to the Hanseatic city Lübeck. Over the next few days you will make your way to Lunenburg on the Old Salt Route. The cycling path runs along the Lübeck-Elbe-Canal, taking you through Mölln to Lauenburg. The path along the Elbe River and Elbe By-pass Canal towards Lüneburg is quite lovely. Spend the night in Lübeck.

Lübeck – Mölln
Distance: approx 38 km / 24 miles

Cycle south along the Trave Canal. Continue down the path beside the waterway. It will lead you through Krummesse and Berkentin to Mölln. Krummesser Gasthof, one of the oldest pubs in Germany, was officially given commercial catering rights in 1557, according to the laws in late medieval times. It will also be worth your while to visit the village church. Its mural paintings are some of the oldest in Schleswig-Holstein. One hardly realizes that the canal is not a river. It was built to resemble a natural watercourse with twists and turns. Your last stop today is the city of Mölln, famous for its 14th century citizen, Till Eulenspiegel, an impudent trickster figure who originated in the Middle Low German folklore.

Mölln – Lauenburg
Distance: approx 42 km / 26 miles

Mölln became a town in the 13th century. It profited greatly by being at the intersection of important trading routes: The Old Salt Route ran through the town leading onward to Mecklenburg in eastern Germany. The oldest canal, called Stecknitzkanal, was built in 1398. Continue following the Elbe-Lübeck-Canal. Where there were once tow paths along the canal, there are now beautiful poplar trees. Cycle along the curvy canal and through the small village, Güster. Enjoy the beauty of the man-made sandy Lakeland area. Pass through Siebeneichen and Büchen. This part of the canal is mostly straight and leads into the Elbe River. Spend the night in Lauenburg.

Lauenburg – Lunenburg
Distance: approx 30 km / 19 miles

Lauenburg has a notable old town with a number of historic buildings from the 16th to 19th century. In the past, these timber-framed houses were mostly the sailors’ homes. Cross the Elbe and cycle on the south river bank. Continue on to the Elbe By-pass Canal. Follow it to Scharnebeck. In the distance you can see the impressive ship canal lift. You will notice the 38 m / 125 ft height difference between the Elbe marsh land and the sandy Lunenburg Heath. Leave the canal at Erbstorf and cycle on the Old Salt Route to Lunenburg, your final destination for the day.

Departure from Lunenburg

Lunenburg is one of the most fascinating cities of northern Germany. The old brick Gothic architecture is an appealing contrast to the youthful city life. Everywhere you go in the city you meet facets of Lunenburg’s rich history. Salt was its most important source of trade and was boiled in salines for over 1000 years. In medieval times Lunenburg became very prosperous and prestigious due to its “white gold”. Return to Lübeck via our Return-Transfer-Service or travel home directly from Lunenburg. Travellers are responsible for their own transportation home.