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Lower Saxony
Göttingen
Seulingen

Pferdeberg Observation Tower – Böseckendorfer Annenklus loop from Seulingen

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Lower Saxony
Göttingen
Seulingen

Pferdeberg Observation Tower – Böseckendorfer Annenklus loop from Seulingen

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Pferdeberg Observation Tower – Böseckendorfer Annenklus loop from Seulingen

01:47

26.9km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.75 km for 77 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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5.34 km

Westerode Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2

8.45 km

In these cozy houses it is absolutely cozy. Inside there are often true treasures 😉👍

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11.4 km

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12.1 km

Pferdeberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful viewpoint. Before the borders were opened, the Germans came here to look to the East

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12.3 km

Pferdebergwarte Observation Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In the Middle Ages, the imposing Pferdebergwarte towered on the highest peak of the Pferdeberg, an important part of the Duderstadt Landwehr and an integral part of the city's defense system. The first written mention of this defense system can be found in the city's accounting book (Annale) from 1445, where it is referred to as the "Horse Guard". It is believed to have been built towards the end of the 14th century, while Duderstadt was embroiled in a feud with Hans von Osterode.

In times of danger, the Horse Mountain Observatory played a crucial role in warning the city. By using fire signals, the tower keeper of St. Cyriacus Church could be alerted, giving the city enough lead time to take appropriate defensive measures. This high-altitude position allowed for effective surveillance of the surrounding area and served as an early warning system for potential threats.

Nowadays, only the remains of the wall-ditch complex remain of the once proud horse mine observatory. These remains, together with a group of trees growing on them, were declared a natural monument in 1937. These silent witnesses are a reminder of the historical significance and strategic role that the Pferdebergwarte once played in the defense of Duderstadt.

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16.1 km

Böseckendorfer Annenklus

Highlight • Religious Site

A great place to pause and reflect.

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17.3 km

Former Inner German Border Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The border with the GDR ran here. Interesting information board about the division and reunification

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20.6 km

With lots of apple trees!

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.4 km

5.81 km

2.79 km

2.47 km

784 m

291 m

267 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

8.45 km

2.11 km

1.36 km

465 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

23°C

14°C

26 %

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