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Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Huy

Hessendamm Border Memorial – Westerburg Moated Castle loop from Westerburg

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Harz Mountains
Huy

Hessendamm Border Memorial – Westerburg Moated Castle loop from Westerburg

Moderate

3.0

(3)

6

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Hessendamm Border Memorial – Westerburg Moated Castle loop from Westerburg

03:23

47.4km

340m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.8 km for 154 m

After 30.1 km for 127 m

Waypoints

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1

10.8 km

Hessendamm Border Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Very emotional place, I think! In this day and age we should all become aware that we should live freedom.

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2

11.3 km

Hessendamm Border Memorial and Watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

Relic of the "Iron Curtain" across Germany. Today only a preserved border watchtower and the information point remind of the former border

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3

19.4 km

Church in Osterode am Fallstein

Highlight • Religious Site

very nice building with a great bell tower

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4

29.4 km

St. Peter and Paul Church, Kunstleben

Highlight • Religious Site

Very nice old town with well-preserved half-timbered houses

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5

29.8 km

St. Stephani Church, Osterwieck

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The Stephani Church in Osterwieck was founded around 780 by Charlemagne. This building, initially erected as a wooden church, was part of the mission center (also set up by Charlemagne). …

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6

30.0 km

Osterwieck Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

A former villa-like dwelling from 1885.

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7

31.1 km

St. Nikolai Church Osterwieck

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Nikolaikirche Gothic hall, first mentioned in 1262.

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8

47.3 km

Westerburg Moated Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great. There is no other way to describe it. Please do not miss the restaurant at the small pond ... It is also worth taking a longer break here!

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

14.3 km

5.02 km

1.36 km

422 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

13.8 km

9.91 km

3.50 km

3.45 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 19 June

33°C

21°C

68 %

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