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1st Walbeck Watchtower – Hötensleben Border Memorial loop from Helmstedt

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Germany

Lower Saxony

1st Walbeck Watchtower – Hötensleben Border Memorial loop from Helmstedt

Hard

4.8

(13)

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1st Walbeck Watchtower – Hötensleben Border Memorial loop from Helmstedt

03:21

50.8km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.65 km

1st Walbeck Watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

The 1st Walbecker Warte is one of the most prominent points in the Lappwald and is definitely worth a visit.

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5.67 km

Lappwald

Forest

6.30 km

Northeast of Helmstedt are located in Lappwald trench remnants of Helmstedter Landwehr in the direction of Walbeck. Buildings preserved are two towers from the 13th century, referred to as the 1st and 2nd Walbecker waiting.

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19.5 km

Marienborn Chapel and Spring

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel of St. Mary. One can refresh oneself at the spring before prayer.

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22.6 km

Sommerschenburg Castle

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Very nice castle waiting for restoration. It's a shame if it would expire.
Unfortunately, you hardly have any insight.

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33.8 km

Hötensleben Border Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Great presentation. Interesting with many impressions of our history.

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34.9 km

Bucket-wheel excavator at the Schöningen open-cast mine

Highlight • Monument

History to touch.

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35.0 km

View of the Schöningen open-cast mine

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the lignite mining and the consequences for the environment, the subsequent use with the lake and forest 🌳 is now being worked on. A wonderful natural area will definitely be created here!

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35.7 km

Paläon Research and Experience Center Schöningen Spears

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Always worth a visit, good photo opportunity and opportunity to take a break

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50.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

17.2 km

7.59 km

5.04 km

1.49 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

7.24 km

3.75 km

3.44 km

3.29 km

958 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

16°C

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1st Walbeck Watchtower – Hötensleben Border Memorial loop from Helmstedt

1st Walbeck Watchtower

Second Walbecker Watchtower

Marienborn Chapel and Spring

Sommerschenburg Castle

Hötensleben Border Memorial

Bucket-wheel excavator at the Schöningen open-cast mine

View of the Schöningen open-cast mine

Paläon Research and Experience Center Schöningen Spears

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