Transrapid Test Track, Lathen – Transrapid Memorial loop from Lathen

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Transrapid Test Track, Lathen – Transrapid Memorial loop from Lathen

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Transrapid Test Track, Lathen – Transrapid Memorial loop from Lathen

01:55

7.59km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.05 km

Transrapid Test Track, Lathen

Highlight • Monument

At the visitor center, you can learn a lot about the Transrapid. You can also purchase souvenirs or make a donation to help restore the train.

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3.10 km

Transrapid Visitor Centre (former Transrapid station)

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Anyone interested in the history of technology should not miss the information center.

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3.14 km

Transrapid Memorial

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On September 22, 2006, the Transrapid 08 was involved in a serious accident with 23 dead and 10 injured and the vehicle was totaled.

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5.94 km

Pingel Anton Steam Locomotive Monument (Lathen)

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The Pingelanton on the other side of the train station in Lathen is probably the most famous landmark of the city. The old steam engine from Donawitz on the Hungarian-Austrian …

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6.65 km

Center Lathen

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At the town hall, there's a fountain, some shaded benches, and numerous shops and restaurants. Nearby are the ferryman statue and the market fountain.

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6.67 km

Erna-de-Vries-Platz

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Erna de Vries was a German Holocaust survivor and contemporary witness. She died in Lathen in 2021.

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6.89 km

Ems River and marina in Lathen

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7.12 km

St. Vitus Church Lathen

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It was first mentioned in the 9th century, along with Corvey Abbey. From 1528 to 1531, the previous building was demolished, and the choir was rebuilt using materials from the …

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7.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

1.61 km

1.36 km

1.26 km

Surfaces