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Pleasure cycling in the forest Klövensteen

the green sides of the city

The Klövensteen is located on the western outskirts of Hamburg and partly in neighboring Schleswig-Holstein. Originally, there was a large inland dune here.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the area was afforested. Today, the extensive forest area is crossed by riding and hiking trails. This excursion is also worthwhile with children at any time of the year, because there is a forest playground, a pony farm and a game preserve, among other things. So besides the beautiful nature, there are more than enough reasons to take a bike tour to the Klövensteen.

It starts right in front of Hamburg's main train station, so getting there by public transportation is especially easy. The Sternschanze, Diebsteich, Wedel and Altona train stations are also directly on the route. Passing the Binnenalster lake, you roll purposefully in a westerly direction and soon cross the Altonaer Volkspark. Via quiet paths and side streets you reach Schenefeld. From here on, you leave the city behind and move through the greenery for miles. At Waldenau you finally enter the beautiful Klövensteen.

The forest area is crossed from north to south and on the way to the Elbe also the Schnaakenmoor is taken. Here there is a mixture of forest, heath and moorland to admire. On the way back, we ride for miles along the Elbe beach. In addition to fantastic views of the water, there are also places to stop for a leisurely break. By the way: In the Klövensteen forest, a tree will be planted by the City of Hamburg in cooperation with Klimapatenschaft GmbH for every ten cyclists who ride across the Krugkoppel Bridge from December 1 to 8.

ACentral station

Hamburger Hauptbahnhof
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Hamburger Hauptbahnhof
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Hamburger Hauptbahnhof
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Hamburger Hauptbahnhof
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Hamburger Hauptbahnhof
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The central station was built as part of the redevelopment of the Hamburg railway system in 1901-1906 as the hub for all railway lines passing through Hamburg.

Central station

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Hachmannplatz 16
20099 Hamburg

Hauptbahnhof

Hachmannplatz 16
20099 Hamburg

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BBinnenalster

Binnenalster Hamburg
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Binnenalster Hamburg
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Binnenalster Hamburg
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Binnenalster Hamburg
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Binnenalster Hamburg
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In addition to the harbour, the Alster forms the maritime face of the city of Hamburg. The Alster, divided in to Binnenalster and Außenalster by the Lombardsbrücke, is a meeting point and attraction for tourists and Hamburgers alike.

Binnenalster

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Jungfernstieg 54
20354 Hamburg

Binnenalster

Jungfernstieg 54
20354 Hamburg

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CAltonaer Volkspark

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The Altonaer Volkspark in Bahrenfeld, which now covers 205 hectares, is Hamburg's largest public park, the core area of which has been covered by a preservation order since September 2002.

Altonaer Volkspark

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August-Kirch-Straße
22525 Hamburg

Altonaer Volkspark

August-Kirch-Straße
22525 Hamburg

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DForst Klövensteen & Natural reserve "Schnaakenmoor"

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The Klövensteen is a protected forest area on the western border of Hamburg.

Forst Klövensteen & Natural reserve "Schnaakenmoor"

Address

Klövensteenweg 127
22559 Hamburg

Opening hours Open
  • Thu09:00 - 16:00
  • Fri09:00 - 16:00
  • Sat09:00 - 16:00
  • Sun09:00 - 16:00

Forst Klövensteen & Naturschutzgebiet Schnaakenmoor

Klövensteenweg 127
22559 Hamburg

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EElbe beach

Elbstrand Övelgönne
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Elbstrand Övelgönne
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The Elbe beach near Övelgönne is a pretty hot tip in summer. When the temperatures rise and the sun burns, nothing is more refreshing than a jump into the cool water.

Elbe beach

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Övelgönne 66
22559 Hamburg

Elbstrand Wittenbergen

Övelgönne 66
22559 Hamburg

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