Wall loop through Einbeck's history – VitalWeg 1

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Wall loop through Einbeck's history – VitalWeg 1

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Wall loop through Einbeck's history – VitalWeg 1

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3.56km

10m

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On a green ring trail, the VitalWeg 1 takes you through Einbeck's history, past medieval ramparts, tranquil parks, and babbling brooks. Without ever leaving the town, the route circles the old town in just under three and a half kilometers. The path is flat and easy to walk – ideal…

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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319 m

Stone Bridge Over the Krumme Wasser

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The red sandstone bridge on Ivenstraße spans the Krumme Wasser (Crooked Water). The striking bridge, with its two flattened pointed arches, was built in the 16th century and was part …

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1.01 km

Park at Bäckerwall

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Einbeck's ramparts were first documented in 1264. Where the former ring of fortifications once encircled the town, there is now a park. The two ponds at Bäckerwall are remnants of …

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1.34 km

Einbeck Stork Tower

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Because so many crows once nested there, it was long known as the "Crow Tower." With the arrival of other feathered inhabitants, it was renamed the Stork Tower. It is …

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1.64 km

Diekturm

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The Diek Tower is part of Einbeck's town fortifications and forms part of the southern ramparts near the former Benser Gate. The massive round tower was built around the year …

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1.68 km

Memorial to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

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At the foot of the Mühlenwall, on the corner of Bismarckstraße and Benser Straße, stands the Einbeck War Memorial. It commemorates the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71. It was inaugurated on …

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2.63 km

Collegiate Garden Einbeck

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The Stiftsgarten (Abbey Garden) is located on the northeastern edge of Einbeck's old town. In this green oasis in the heart of the city, you can spend some relaxing time …

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3.56 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.81 km

823 m

554 m

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.28 km

104 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

98 %

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June 24, 2025

On a green ring trail, the VitalWeg 1 takes you through Einbeck's history, past medieval ramparts, tranquil parks, and babbling brooks. Without ever leaving the town, the route circles the old town in just under three and a half kilometers. The path is flat and easy to walk – ideal for relaxed after

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