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German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany — Scenic
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German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section

Germany

Point-to-point
Lutherstadt Wittenberg Duderstadt

In short: German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section is a About 360 km scenic road trip in Germany, typically driven over 5 days, best in April – October. Highlights: Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Wörlitz, Dessau.

Distance
About 360 km
Duration
5 days
Best Season
April – October
NotableEasyScenicEV-friendly

A five-day official-section drive from Wittenberg through Dessau, Köthen, Staßfurt, the Harz edge, Goslar and Northeim to Duderstadt.

~0 refuels
~1 charge
Practical notes
This itinerary follows one contiguous official Deutsche Alleenstraße section from Wittenberg/Dessau toward Duderstadt; use the current official GPX/map at https://www.alleenstrasse.com/routen/downloads/ because local signed alignments and works can supersede a simplified road list. Avenue scenery comes first and city monuments are secondary overnight additions. Check every Umweltzone before entering: eligible vehicles need the German environmental sticker, while ineligible vehicles must use park-and-ride or outer parking. Use only signed pull-offs and never stop in an avenue traffic lane.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Wittenberg via B187 to Wörlitz and Dessau

B187 avenue section and Wörlitz landscape · Bauhaus Dessau · Brauhaus Wittenberg

Day 2Dessau via B185, Köthen and Bernburg to Staßfurt

B185 avenue route through Köthen · Köthen old town · Brauhaus Köthen

Day 3Staßfurt via Halberstadt / B81 to Goslar

Staßfurt–Halberstadt avenue stage · Halberstadt cathedral or Goslar old town · Domschänke Halberstadt

Day 4Goslar via Seesen to Northeim

Harz-edge avenue roads to Seesen · Northeim old town · Die Butterhanne

Day 5Northeim via B241/B247 corridor to Duderstadt

Final avenue stage to Duderstadt · Duderstadt old town · Ratskeller Duderstadt

Stops along the route

Lutherstadt Wittenberg — Departure — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Departure
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
The eastern start of this named contiguous Alleenstraße section.
Dessau — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Dessau
The first overnight and Bauhaus-side stop, secondary to the signed avenue alignment.
Köthen and Bernburg — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Köthen and Bernburg
The B185 corridor toward Staßfurt.
Staßfurt — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Staßfurt
The second overnight on the official-section progression.
Halberstadt — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Halberstadt
The B81 approach to the Harz edge.
Goslar — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Goslar
The principal Harz overnight before the westbound avenue section.
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Seesen and Northeim — City — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
City
Seesen and Northeim
The penultimate B-road stage with only route-correct short stops.
Duderstadt — Arrival — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Arrival
Duderstadt
The published endpoint of this selected Alleenstraße section.

Things to Do

Wörlitz — Nature — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Nature
Wörlitz
A route-correct park stop on the B187 progression toward Dessau.
B187 avenue section and Wörlitz landscape — Scenic road — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Scenic road
B187 avenue section and Wörlitz landscape
Follow the current official GPX and use signed landscape parking.
Bauhaus Dessau — Overnight-city visit — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Overnight-city visit
Bauhaus Dessau
Add only after completing the avenue stage.
B185 avenue route through Köthen — Scenic road — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Scenic road
B185 avenue route through Köthen
Use the official route map and safe signed pull-offs.
Köthen old town — Short heritage stop — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Short heritage stop
Köthen old town
Keep the city visit secondary to the road.
Staßfurt–Halberstadt avenue stage — Scenic road — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Scenic road
Staßfurt–Halberstadt avenue stage
Follow the current official alignment, not the fastest motorway.
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Halberstadt cathedral or Goslar old town — Heritage alternative — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Heritage alternative
Halberstadt cathedral or Goslar old town
Choose one compact city visit.
Harz-edge avenue roads to Seesen — Scenic road — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Scenic road
Harz-edge avenue roads to Seesen
Use official GPX navigation and legal viewpoints.
Northeim old town — Arrival walk — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Arrival walk
Northeim old town
Keep the city stop short.
Final avenue stage to Duderstadt — Scenic road — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Scenic road
Final avenue stage to Duderstadt
Complete the selected official section without a Wittenberg backtrack.
Duderstadt old town — Route finish — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
Route finish
Duderstadt old town
Use a walking finish from legal parking.

Where to Eat

Brauhaus Wittenberg — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Brauhaus Wittenberg
Keep this officially listed Wittenberg meal and verify hours.
Alte Canzley — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Alte Canzley
Use as the second exact Wittenberg alternative, not another required meal.
Brauhaus Köthen — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Brauhaus Köthen
Verify this exact Köthen stop and current service.
Domschänke Halberstadt — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Domschänke Halberstadt
Verify current address and lunch opening.
Die Butterhanne — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Die Butterhanne
Reserve or verify this exact Goslar departure meal.
Ratskeller Duderstadt — German — German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section — Germany
German
Ratskeller Duderstadt
Verify the exact Duderstadt finish meal.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section drive?

The German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section covers About 360 km from start to finish.

How long does the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section take to drive?

Most travellers spend 5 days on the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section?

The recommended season for the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section is April – October.

Where does the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section start and end?

The German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section runs from Lutherstadt Wittenberg to Duderstadt.

What are the main stops on the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section?

The German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section passes through Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Wörlitz, Dessau.

How difficult is the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section to drive?

The German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section in a regular car?

Yes — the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

How many fuel stops are needed on the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section?

Plan around 0 refuels (or about 1 EV charges) along the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section, based on its About 360 km length.

Is the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section EV friendly?

Yes — the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section safe to drive?

This itinerary follows one contiguous official Deutsche Alleenstraße section from Wittenberg/Dessau toward Duderstadt; use the current official GPX/map at https://www.alleenstrasse.com/routen/downloads/ because local signed alignments and works can supersede a simplified road list. Avenue scenery comes first and city monuments are secondary overnight additions. Check every Umweltzone before entering: eligible vehicles need the German environmental sticker, while ineligible vehicles must use park-and-ride or outer parking. Use only signed pull-offs and never stop in an avenue traffic lane.

What scenic tier is the German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section?

The German Avenue Road: Wittenberg–Duderstadt Section is a notable drive — Notable scenic drives — strong character routes that locals know well and that reward travellers willing to step beyond the most-photographed roads.