Short Description

This circular route takes you on the trail of former Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. He was born on 01.04.1815 in the town of Schönhausen. Even today, you can admire parts of the former estate grounds here. Take the time to visit the Bismarck exhibition in the former gatehouse and stroll through the baroque garden. You will also find evidence of the Bismarck era in the Romanesque church. Afterwards, follow the dike to Fischbeck, where you can still discover a very well-preserved Bismarck stone in the town center.

Description

Points of Interest / Destinations:

• Bismarck exhibition and baroque park in Schönhausen
• Romanesque brick church with Otto von Bismarcks baptismal font in Schönhausen
• 2 historic milestones in Fischbeck
• Memorial site Fischbeck dike breach on the dike at Tangermünde

Road Condition: good

• Asphalt lightly trafficked country road
• Gravel, partly paved on the Elbe dike
• Inner-city asphalt bike path

Route Description

You start your circular route in Schönhausen on Fontanestraße at junction 77 towards Tangermünde. On the right side is the Romanesque brick church with Otto von Bismarcks baptismal font St. Marien and Willebrord. Follow Fontanestraße to the next intersection, turn right towards Jerichow / Hohengöhren / junction 94. Follow the bike path signs. Cycle on the Elbe dike until junction 47. At junction 47, turn left onto the Elbe Cycle Path, which will take you through Fischbeck and junctions 13, 65, and 30 back to the starting point.

This bike tour follows the junctions: 77-94-47-13-65-30-77

Parking Information

Parking spaces are available in the town.