Hessendamm Border Memorial – Hornburg Old Town and Castle loop from Hornburg

Hessendamm Border Memorial – Hornburg Old Town and Castle loop from Hornburg

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Hessendamm Border Memorial – Hornburg Old Town and Castle loop from Hornburg

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28.0km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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After 15.1 km for 63 m

After 27.4 km for 372 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.68 km

Dutch windmill near Hohenassel

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A peculiarity in this landscape, which is otherwise characterized by wide fields. There is a little Dutch mood. 😄

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14.6 km

Hessendamm Border Memorial

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

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15.0 km

Hessendamm Border Memorial and Watchtower

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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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15.1 km

Former East German Border Patrol Road and Watchtower

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15.2 km

Former Border Watchtower Hessendamm

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It's good that it will be preserved for the future.

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27.4 km

Hornburg Old Town and Castle

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Very well preserved half-timbered town. A must for half-timbered fans.

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

7.36 km

1.44 km

334 m

330 m

126 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

477 m

396 m

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 5 October

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Hessendamm Border Memorial – Hornburg Old Town and Castle loop from Hornburg

Dutch windmill near Hohenassel

Hessendamm Border Memorial

Hessendamm Border Memorial and Watchtower

Former East German Border Patrol Road and Watchtower

Former Border Watchtower Hessendamm

Hornburg Old Town and Castle

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