Gorleben is a region in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated directly on the left bank of the Elbe River. The area is defined by its diverse natural features, including the protected Lower Saxon Elbe Valley Leas biosphere reserve and the unique Höhbeck terminal moraine, which rises from the flat Elbe Valley. To the south, the vast Gartower Tannen pine forest offers additional natural landscapes. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and…
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175
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31.0km
01:45
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.2km
02:22
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.6km
01:25
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.4km
01:14
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40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.8km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.8km
01:18
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.6km
03:26
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.39km
01:37
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.6km
06:18
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100m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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41
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53.0km
02:17
90m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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75.7km
04:28
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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57.6km
02:14
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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44
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57.1km
03:01
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
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51.6km
02:56
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140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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68.2km
04:19
160m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
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93.6km
05:11
220m
220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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26
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51.3km
02:35
150m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.2km
01:56
60m
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gorleben offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 64 routes with an average rating of 4.63 stars.
Yes, Gorleben is well-suited for touring cycling, particularly along the Elbe River. The Cycle Path on the Elbe Dike near Gorleben offers scenic views. Komoot provides a guide for Cycling around Gorleben.
Road cycling is a popular activity in Gorleben. The region offers routes that provide diverse terrain for road cyclists. A dedicated guide, Road Cycling Routes around Gorleben, is available on Komoot.
While dedicated mountain biking trails are not extensively detailed, the Gartower Tannen pine forest offers hilly areas suitable for off-road cycling. Komoot offers guides for MTB Trails around Gorleben and Gravel biking around Gorleben.
The protected Elbe river landscape and the Gartower Tannen pine forest provide ample opportunities for hiking. Komoot lists 25 hiking routes and offers a general guide for Hiking around Gorleben.
Yes, Gorleben offers routes suitable for families. For hiking, a specific guide for Family-friendly hikes around Gorleben is available. Many of the touring cycling routes along the Elbe Dike are also suitable for families.
Gorleben is situated on the Elbe River, within the Lower Saxon Elbe Valley Leas biosphere reserve. The region features the unique Höhbeck terminal moraine and the vast Gartower Tannen pine forest to the south.
Gorleben is a popular destination, with more than 18,000 visitors exploring its routes on Komoot. The 64 available routes have received an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars from over 4,600 ratings.
Yes, Gorleben offers options for beginners. For hiking, an Easy hikes around Gorleben guide is available. Many of the touring cycling routes, especially those on the Elbe Dike, are considered easy and suitable for beginners.
Komoot offers several guides for Gorleben, including Cycling around Gorleben, Hiking around Gorleben, and Gravel biking around Gorleben. There are also guides for specific types of routes like family-friendly hikes and traffic-free bike rides.
The official website for the municipality of Gorleben is www.gorleben.de. The phone number for the municipal administration of Gorleben is +495882223.

