Dove Elbe

Dove Elbe is a side channel of the Elbe River in Hamburg with controlled water levels managed by locks. The waterway flows through Bergedorf and provides space for leisure activities like rowing and canoeing.

The waterway was managed as early as the 13th century, according to historical records. Its current form as a regulated channel developed through lock systems that control tidal influences.

The river shapes the character of Bergedorf's harbor district with its waterfront areas where people walk and gather in green spaces. This blend of water and old buildings creates a place where daily life and the past coexist.

The banks offer easy access to walking and cycling paths along the water for visitors of all ages. Spring through fall provides the best conditions, when weather is pleasant and water activities happen more often.

The name comes from the Low German word 'dov', meaning deaf or isolated. This refers to how the river is separated from tidal influences through its lock system.