{"id":13555,"date":"2016-03-10T11:44:40","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T10:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/die-mildequelle\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T15:42:21","slug":"source-of-the-milde","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/source-of-the-milde\/","title":{"rendered":"The source of the Milde"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\nhtml[lang^=\"en\"] .zpk-lang-de,html:not([lang^=\"en\"]) .zpk-lang-en{display:none !important}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn,#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:focus,#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:active,#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:active:focus{background:#4f7d87 !important;border-color:#4f7d87 !important;color:#fff !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-size:16px !important;letter-spacing:.03em;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.25) !important;transition:background .15s ease,transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;outline:none}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:hover,#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:active:hover{background:#3f6f7a !important;border-color:#3f6f7a !important;color:#fff !important;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #fff !important;outline-offset:2px}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-form-control,#block-2 .book-widget select{cursor:pointer !important;border:2px solid #fff !important;transition:box-shadow .15s ease}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-form-control:hover,#block-2 .book-widget select:hover,#block-2 .book-widget .book-form-control:focus,#block-2 .book-widget select:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2) !important}\n#block-2 .book-widget .book-control-label{font-weight:700 !important}\n#block-2 .book-widget .icon-book-calendar{color:#f49400 !important;pointer-events:none}\n \n#cmsms_row_6af656aa1b8b1 .cmsms_row_outer_parent { \n\tpadding-top: 80px; 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Together with the Biese and the Aland it forms a tributary of the Elbe around 97 kilometres long \u2013 three names for one river.<\/p>\n<p><em>As of: November 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsms_row_6af656aa1ba17\" class=\"cmsms_row cmsms_color_scheme_default\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_sidebar sidebar_layout_11\"><aside id=\"block-3\" class=\"widget widget_block widget_custom_html\">\n<div id=\"zpk-reviews-sb\" style=\"min-height:280px\"><\/div><script>(function(){var c=document.getElementById(\"zpk-reviews-sb\");if(!c)return;var tries=0,busy=false;function inject(){if(c.querySelector(\".ti-widget\")||tries>=3||busy)return;busy=true;tries++;var s=document.createElement(\"script\");s.src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?\"+((document.documentElement.lang||\"\").indexOf(\"en\")===0?\"3ec5b8c850a132082d062f2b9c3\":\"47da474106b9166893961b6b798\");s.async=true;c.appendChild(s);setTimeout(function(){busy=false;if(!c.querySelector(\".ti-widget\")){check();}else{c.style.minHeight=\"\";}},3000);}function visible(){var r=c.getBoundingClientRect();return r.top<window.innerHeight?r.bottom>0:false;}function check(){if(visible())inject();}if(\"IntersectionObserver\" in window){new IntersectionObserver(function(es){es.forEach(function(e){if(e.isIntersecting)inject();});},{threshold:0.1}).observe(c);}else{inject();}window.addEventListener(\"scroll\",check,{passive:true});check();})();<\/script>\n<\/aside><div class=\"cl\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsms_row_6af656aa1bced\" class=\"cmsms_row cmsms_color_scheme_default intro\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_text\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:26px !important;line-height:34px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:35px auto 12px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Where does the Milde rise?<\/h2>\n<p>The source of the Milde is near Letzlingen, a district of the Hanseatic town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/hotel-near-gardelegen\/\">Gardelegen<\/a>. From there the river flows north towards the Elbe. The photos below show the source of the Milde and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:26px !important;line-height:34px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:35px auto 12px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Why is Kalbe (Milde) called &#8220;Little Venice&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>After about 16 kilometres the Milde reaches Kalbe (Milde). Because of the many bridges over the river and its branches, the little town is also known as &#8220;Little Venice&#8221; (&#8220;Klein-Venedig&#8221;). This is where the Milde valley begins, considered one of the most charming landscapes in the central Altmark. Our hotel is in the middle of the old town, just a few steps from the Milde.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:26px !important;line-height:34px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:35px auto 12px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Milde, Biese, Aland: one river, three names<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"max-width:1000px !important;margin:0 auto 20px !important;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px !important;line-height:28px !important;margin-bottom:8px !important;\"><strong>Milde:<\/strong> Upper course from the source near Letzlingen via Kalbe to the Beese\/Me\u00dfdorf area north of Kalbe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px !important;line-height:28px !important;margin-bottom:8px !important;\"><strong>Biese:<\/strong> Middle course. At Osterburg it is joined by the Uchte, coming from Stendal. According to tradition, the name goes back to Dutch settlers brought in under Albert the Bear to drain the lowlands \u2013 &#8220;Biese&#8221; means rush (the plant).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:18px !important;line-height:28px !important;margin-bottom:8px !important;\"><strong>Aland:<\/strong> Lower course from the confluence with the Taube Aland south of Seehausen. The Aland crosses into Lower Saxony and flows into the Elbe at Schnackenburg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:26px !important;line-height:34px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:35px auto 12px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">How can you experience the Milde?<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way is on foot: a walk through Kalbe takes you over several bridges across the Milde and past the ruins of the moated castle. For a break afterwards we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Caf%C3%A9%20Friedenseck%2C%20Stendaler%20Str.%2028%2C%2039624%20Kalbe%20(Milde)&amp;query_place_id=ChIJTdjRS7MIr0cRngbpb84pE8g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Friedenseck<\/a> in Kalbe, with very good ice cream, fresh sheet cake and gateaux. By bike, you can follow the river through the Milde valley, for example towards Gardelegen. You will find more ideas in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/altmark-day-trips\/\">day-trip tips for the Altmark<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:26px !important;line-height:34px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:35px auto 12px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:20px !important;line-height:28px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:22px auto 8px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Where does the Milde rise?<\/h3>\n<p>The Milde rises near Letzlingen, a district of the Hanseatic town of Gardelegen in the Altmark.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:20px !important;line-height:28px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:22px auto 8px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">How long is the Milde?<\/h3>\n<p>Together, the Milde, Biese and Aland form a tributary of the Elbe around 97 kilometres long. The section called the Milde is about 36 to 39 kilometres long, depending on the source.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important;font-size:20px !important;line-height:28px !important;font-weight:400 !important;margin:22px auto 8px !important;max-width:1000px !important;\">Why is Kalbe (Milde) called Little Venice?<\/h3>\n<p>Because of the many bridges that cross the Milde and its branches in Kalbe.<br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/source-of-the-milde\/#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where does the Milde rise?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Milde rises near Letzlingen, a district of the Hanseatic town of Gardelegen in the Altmark.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long is the Milde?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Together, the Milde, Biese and Aland form a tributary of the Elbe around 97 kilometres long. 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Eight rooms, breakfast in-house, free 1 Gbit\/s fibre-optic internet and a conference room for small groups \u2013 and the Milde flows right through our little town. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/rooms\/\">View our rooms<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pottkuchen.de\/en\/book\/\">send us an enquiry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsms_row_6af656aa1d3df\" class=\"cmsms_row cmsms_color_scheme_default\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_column one_first\">\n<h4 id=\"cmsms_heading_6af656aa1d49e\" class=\"cmsms_heading\">Where to find us<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsms_row_6af656aa1d4c1\" class=\"cmsms_row cmsms_color_scheme_default\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_inner cmsms_row_fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_column one_first\">\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function () { jQuery(\"#google_map_6af656aa1d5c4\").gMap( { address: \"Marktstrasse 9, 39624 Kalbe \", maptype: \"ROADMAP\", zoom: 9, controls: {zoomControl: true, streetViewControl: true, overviewMapControl: true, },markers: [{address: \"Marktstrasse 9, 39624 Kalbe \",},] } ); } );<\/script>\n<div id=\"google_map_6af656aa1d5c4\" class=\"google_map\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13555","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Milde: source, course and Kalbe as &quot;Little Venice&quot;<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Milde rises near Letzlingen and flows through Kalbe (Milde). 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