Burgort-Tour durch die Samtgemeinde
- 2:25 h
- 38.61 km
- 9 m
- 8 m
- 16 m
- Start: Schloss Lüdersburg
- Destination: Schloss Lüdersburg
Not much remains, but the history is all the more exciting: this tour takes you to the sites of four medieval castles that were once of military, economic or political importance in the Elbmarsch region.
- It starts in Lüdersburg, where there was once an important lowland castle. It was probably built as a moated castle in the 13th century. The current location of Lüdersburg Castle largely corresponds to the historic castle site.
- The route continues to Echem. Here, too, there was a castle complex that strategically secured the crossings and ownership of the region. Its exact location is difficult to identify today, but historical sources confirm its existence - as part of Lüneburg's pledge castle policy.
- In Lüdershausen , there are few reminders of the former fortifications. However, the course of the old moat is still partially visible. This fortification was used specifically to secure the salt road - an important economic factor for the Hanseatic city of Lüneburg.
- Finally, the route leads to Artlenburg, probably the most important place on this tour. Ertheneburg Castle was located here and controlled the Elbe crossing and salt road for centuries. Today, a monument and an information board commemorate the mighty fortress.
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Touristinformation Samtgemeinde Scharnebeck
Adendorfer Straße 46
21379 Scharnebeck
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Die „Burgort-Tour“ verbindet Geschichte, Natur und ruhige Radwege. Ideal für historisch Interessierte, die gern abseits des Trubels radeln. Das Kartenblatt mit Zusatzinfos erhalten Sie in der Tourist-Information Scharnebeck.
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