Haselau: Cycling Routes, the Elbe Dyke and Sights

Haselau offers three clear themes for planning a trip: long-distance cycling routes, walks along the Elbe dyke and local sights. Three long-distance cycling routes are associated with the municipality; a walk along the Elbe dyke can also take you from Hetlingen via Haseldorf and Haselau to the Pinnau flood barrier.

Cycling and choosing a route

Haselau is associated with the Elbe Cycle Route, the North Sea Cycle Route and the historic Ochsenweg. All three are long-distance cycling routes. When planning your trip, you can choose between these named routes. Check the current conditions on the route in question before setting out, as they may change. Of the three long-distance cycling routes mentioned, only the Ochsenweg is described as historic.

Walking along the Elbe dyke

The walk along the Elbe dyke can continue from Hetlingen via Haseldorf and Haselau to the Pinnau flood barrier. Along the way, you can look out over fields, orchards, meadows and rapeseed fields. The sequence of places provides clear orientation, while the agricultural landscape shapes the views. The Bishorst area is in the Haseldorfer Binnenelbe mit Elbvorland nature reserve.

Sights in Haselau

Places to visit in Haselau include the historic moat, the village museum and the Heilig-Dreikönigskirche. Schleswig-Holstein’s oldest stud farm station is another local feature. The range of themes extends beyond nature and outdoor activities: the moat adds a historical note, the church offers a religious connection and the village museum provides a locally focused perspective.

More topics in the wider Pinneberg destination

The wider Pinneberg destination offers more nature, culture and leisure options. Pinneberger Fahlt is a woodland area and recreation spot in Pinneberg city forest, used for walking, jogging and sports activities. The tree park in Pinneberg is a park with 26 “Trees of the Year”; the idea originated as part of the 2013 International Garden Show igs Hamburg in the Pinneberger Baumschulland exhibition area. Drosteipark is located directly behind Pinneberg’s city centre and offers walking paths as well as opportunities for sports and exercise. Fahlt is located in the city forest, while Drosteipark is directly behind the city centre.

The Drostei is the cultural centre of the Pinneberg district and hosts exhibitions, concerts and literary events. The Pinneberg Tree Nursery Museum is the only museum in the German-speaking world dedicated to the tree nursery industry. Cablesport Arena Pinneberg is a cable park on a lake for water skiing and wakeboarding. If you are planning a visit, check the operating season in advance, as it may change. In the wider Pinneberg destination, you can compare cultural attractions by format and subject: the Drostei hosts exhibitions, concerts and literary events, while the Tree Nursery Museum focuses on the tree nursery industry. This means several types of events and a specialist museum offer different options for visitors.

Discover more destinations: Rellingen, Bilsen, Kölln-Reisiek, Groß Offenseth-Aspern, Bokel, Hetlingen, Bönningstedt, Elmshorn.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Pinneberg.