{"id":5175,"date":"2021-09-19T12:21:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T10:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xn--nordsdtrail-xhb.de\/the-trail\/interactive-map\/flensburg-hamburg-481km-298-mi\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T20:22:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:22:36","slug":"flensburg-hamburg-481km-298-mi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.xn--nordsdtrail-xhb.de\/en\/flensburg-hamburg-481km-298-mi\/","title":{"rendered":"FLENSBURG – HAMBURG (481KM, 298 mi)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \t The European long-distance hiking trail E1 leads with a length of approximately 8,500 kilometers from the northernmost point of Europe to the coast of Sicily. \t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n On the road on the E1 \t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_single_image image=”7034″ img_size=”200×200″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Flensburg<\/strong>. After Kiel and L\u00fcbeck, Flensburg is the third-largest city in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, the largest in the region of Schleswig, and the northernmost independent city in Germany, with over 90,000 inhabitants..\r\nHere, the NST intersects with the E1, which stands for European Long Distance Trail 1. The European Long Distance Trails were initiated by the European Ramblers’ Association. One of the goals of their establishment in 1969 was to create a network of long-distance hiking trails that connect different countries in Europe. Over the years, twelve major long-distance hiking trails have been established based on this initiative (E1-12).\r\nThe total length of the E1 is approximately 60,000 km. However, a part of it is either not marked or only inadequately marked, or it is not yet physically present. Just like in the planning of the North-South Trail, the route of the E1 in Germany largely follows an existing long-distance hiking trail. The old North Sea – Lake Constance Trail corresponds largely to the current route of the E1 on German territory. The old trail markings were simply adopted: the white St. Andrew’s cross on a black background.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Among the lesser-known European long-distance hiking trails, the E1 is still the most popular, although a thru-hike is challenging due to its length of over 7,000 km. While there are some north-south connections among the E-trails, they are only sections of the entire routes and do not have dedicated trailheads. The unique aspect of the NST is that it truly starts at the northernmost point of Germany and ends at the southernmost point of Germany, at Border Stone 147 in the Allg\u00e4u Alps. This provides hikers on the NST with a tangible goal to achieve.\r\nThe European long-distance hiking trails are more suitable for hikers who plan to complete these lengthy routes over several years.\u2026\r\n\r\nThe section of the NST begins in Flensburg at Bauerlandstra\u00dfe\/Alter Kupferm\u00fchlen Weg, where it intersects with the first trail marker of the E1. From there, you can confidently follow the E1 for 481 km until Hamburg. The initial kilometers lead through residential areas, followed by the Neustadt and the beautiful old town with its landmark, the Nordertor.The NST then continues along the harbor dam to the harbor’s tip. Further on, you’ll encounter residential areas and industrial zones.\r\nAs you reach Jarplund, the surroundings become quieter and greener. Passing by Arnkielpark, you’ll find an interesting attraction with a restored megalithic tomb and a shelter for overnight stays. The trail leads through peaceful paths, hilly meadows, fields, and forests, but unfortunately, it also includes sections of asphalt. After the Sch\u00e4ferhaus trekking site, the S\u00fcderholz campsite would be a good option, although it is slightly off the NST but very tranquil. Overall, the NST might not be a highlight until Schleswig, but it significantly improves from there onwards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]