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Up and down the Fischbeker Heide

The Fischbeker Heide is a huge heath area in the south of Hamburg. A tour through this area is sporty due to the hilly terrain with some steep climbs, but also just as rewarding.

The heath is named after the Fischbek, a river that has now dried up and whose bed is still visible in the landscape. With a little luck, you will meet the herd of heidschnucken living here during a tour through the heath. It is not without reason that the Fischbeker Heide has always been one of the favorite motifs of the great landscape painters.

The tour starts at Jungfernstieg, centrally located in downtown Hamburg. You pass the famous Landungsbrücken. To get to the other bank of the Elbe, you don't use a bridge, but the Old Elbe Tunnel. A nostalgic-looking freight elevator takes you down. The passage through the tunnel is free of charge. At the exit of the Elbe Tunnel, it is worth taking a short detour to the Steinwerder lookout point. You will hardly find a more beautiful view of the Überseebrücken and the Elbphilharmonie elsewhere.

After you have left the Elbe with its countless arms in the harbor area behind you, the first steep climbs begin, which will challenge you. You are in the foothills of the so-called Black Mountains. You can expect a constant up and down on paths that wind in many loops through the heath. Past the glider airfield and through the moor belt you finally reach the Elbe again. This time a ferry is waiting to take you to the other side. The last kilometers run through the old town of Altona. A truly varied and unique tour ends back at the Jungfernstieg.

AJungfernstieg

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It is the heart of the city centre for many locals and tourists: the Jungfernstieg - a diverse connection between the Inner Alster and the surrounding shops and attractions.

Jungfernstieg

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Jungfernstieg
20095 Hamburg

Jungfernstieg

Jungfernstieg
20095 Hamburg

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BLandungsbrücken

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The floating dock - called the "Landungsbrücken" (landing stages) – is 700 metres long. Harbour tours and the HADAG steamers to Finkenwerder, Oevelgönne and Blankenese leave from this water "station". Impressive luxury cruisers also dock here from time to time.

Landungsbrücken

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Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
20359 Hamburg

Landungsbrücken

Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
20359 Hamburg

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CAlter Elbtunnel

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When the old Elbe Tunnel, also called St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel, opened in 1911, it was a technical sensation. Today, it is a nostalgic and lovingly tended piece of Hamburg history – and has already celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Alter Elbtunnel

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Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 7
20359 Hamburg

Alter Elbtunnel

Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 7
20359 Hamburg

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DWildpark Schwarze Berge

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The Wildlife Park Schwarze Berge transports its visitors to the middle of nature and is ideal for family outings due to its wide range of attractions.

Wildpark Schwarze Berge

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Am Wildpark 1
21224 Rosengarten - Vahrendorf

Wildpark Schwarze Berge

Am Wildpark 1
21224 Rosengarten - Vahrendorf

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EFischbeker Heide

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Experience colourful flora and Fauna in Germany's second largest heathland in the south of Hamburg.

Fischbeker Heide

Address

Fischbeker Heideweg 43
21149 Hamburg

Fischbeker Heide

Fischbeker Heideweg 43
21149 Hamburg

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FFinkenwerder

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Finkenwerder is the place that is representing Hamburg’s idyllic countryside in all its glory. At the former Elbe Island you’ll find peaceful nature and a very different and unexpected side of the city.

Finkenwerder

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21129 Hamburg, Finkenwerder

Finkenwerder


21129 Hamburg, Finkenwerder

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GAltona Balkon

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The Altona Balkon – “Altona Balcony” – is around 27 m higher than the Elbe and offers a fantastic view of the Hamburg harbour, the legendary fish market and all the colourful goings-on along the shore.

Altona Balkon

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Klopstockstraße
22765 Hamburg

Altonaer Balkon

Klopstockstraße
22765 Hamburg

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HJungfernstieg

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It is the heart of the city centre for many locals and tourists: the Jungfernstieg - a diverse connection between the Inner Alster and the surrounding shops and attractions.

Jungfernstieg

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Jungfernstieg
20095 Hamburg

Jungfernstieg

Jungfernstieg
20095 Hamburg

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