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Blankenese is an area west of Hamburg, close to
the Elbe. In fact, the North German terrain is very flat, especially in the
Hamburg area, can be chosen in the western city of Hamburg has a little ups and
downs, this is Blankenese.
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Blankenese, its name comes from the Low German
Blanc ness, meaning white promontory in the Elbe River.
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Blankenese is a former independent town, now a
suburban quarter in the borough Altona in the western part of Hamburg
(Germany). It is located on right bank of the Elbe River.
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Do not underestimate the hills in the west of
Hamburg, which has southern flavor and exquisite residential area. Blankenese
area has a long history from a small fishing village along the Elbe.
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Through the narrow gravel road on the hillside,
you can see the streets lined with unique garden and house. Especially in
spring and summer, the garden in front of the house with a variety of flowers
in full bloom, it is as beautiful as a fairy tale.
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Mountainside that such a narrow maze of gravel,
it attached to the edge of the stage. On this mountain, there are 58 stairs,
4,864 steps, if you want a level to step over it all, it is not so easy!
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Optionally a stairway on the way to the
Süllberg hill, we can appreciate the scenic banks of the River Elbe.
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In the Süllberg hill, there are many different
styles of old houses, flowers and trees, quiet lane street, stone steps
connected, and the distance of the Elbe, all of Blankenese create a fresh and
romantic, comfortable relaxed atmosphere of life.
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In Süllberg hill and enjoy the patchwork,
stepped distributed architecture, feel the Elbe, that majestic momentum. The
most important thing is it does not have the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy
the quiet in the city is difficult to get.
Tips:
1, Standing
Blankenese the Süllberg hill, you could see the beauty of the Elbe and the
whole Elbe port. Whether in the dawn of the morning, or in the sunsets, the
Elbe has a different view.
2. Transport:
Take S1 to Blanknese station, or
take Bus48 to Weseberg Station can be reached Süllberg foot of the mountain,
there are signs leading to the summit.