- 0: 51 pm
- 3,59 km
- 110 m
- 121 m
- 11 m
- Start: Tiedexer Straße, defense system, Obere Katze
- Destination: Tiedexer Straße, defense system, Obere Katze
The Fortifications, walls and parks are a popular round 3,2-kilometer circular route around the historic old town of Einbeck.
The circular route consists of the Rampart sections Bäckerwall, Krähengraben, Mühlenwall, Bürgermeisterwall and Langer Wall. A section of the kilometer-long city wall still stands today along the ramparts with two dozen wall towers and five city gates. The towers were built at regular intervals of 60 to 70 meters at bends in the city wall.
As well as Tourists and visitors as well as for Locals of the city The ramparts along the old city wall form a beautiful excursion destination and offer sufficient resting opportunities through numerous seating areas Especially for those who have a Walk want to do something and enjoy some nature, far away from the half-timbered market square of Einbeck, the ramparts are perfect.
Today the city wall is still intact, including the ditches and ramparts between the former Tiedexer- and Hullerser Gate completely preserved.
Start of the circular route: Upper cat
At the Tiedexer Gate is the Obere Katze, a former bastion for mortar gunsFrom here, turn right (facing the city centre) into the Baker Wall.
Between the Tiedexer Gate and the Hullerser Gate is the Baker Wall with Mini golf course for families and playground for the little ones.
After crossing the zebra crossing at the end of Bäckerwall, the Crow's Moat. Along the Crow's Moat is located on the left side of the Storchenturm (semicircular tower in the city wall) and also the Bastion on the Wall (mighty bulwarks). At the end of the Krähengraben, on the right side, you can see the Medieval water bridgeThere the mill canal is led over the Krumme Wasser with the adjacent DiekturmThe Diekturm was a mighty bulwark, which ensured the water supply in the Middle Ages. After crossing the Water transfer is located behind the Officers' Garden.
After passing a small bridge over the Ilme and Benser Straße you can reach the Krähengraben from the MühlenwallAfter a few meters you will find Taj Memorial to Jewish citizens. There was a synagogue there, which was burned down during the pogrom night. A little further on (down some steps on the right side) is the Memorial stone of the former New Synagogue (Bismarckstraße). This commemorates the destruction of the former new synagogue (November 09, 1938). At the end of Mühlenwall, straight ahead, is the Mayor's Wall.
Small detour: If you turn left at the end of Mühlenwall into Altendorfer Straße and then left again into Sonnenhaken, you will see the Powder tower. The Powder tower served as part of the fortifications.
At the beginning of the Bürgermeisterwall you can turn right via Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Str. or take a detour to the left through the Stukenbrok Park / Ball-Ricco-Straße.
At the end of the Bürgermeisterwall the Long Wall Instead of the one located on the Long Wall Abbey Garden To walk along the outside it is recommended to go to these cross.
At the beginning there is the August Stukenbrok Memorial on the left and the former August Stukenbrok Villa as well as the Catholic Church of St. Joseph (somewhat hidden) on the right side.
Crossing the Abbey Garden you reach the Minster Church of St. Alexandri. North of this is the Bone Tower (former powder tower which was later used as an ossuary), which today is only a few meters high ruin, as well as the Tower of the DeadThe Totenturm got its name because it was located near the former cemetery.
Now we head back along the Long Wall toward the starting point: Tiedexer Tor/Obere Katze.
Detailed information about the circular route and the individual stations can be found below under the route description and further information!
The circular route consists of the Rampart sections Bäckerwall, Krähengraben, Mühlenwall, Bürgermeisterwall and Langer Wall. A section of the kilometer-long city wall still stands today along the ramparts with two dozen wall towers and five city gates. The towers were built at regular intervals of 60 to 70 meters at bends in the city wall.
As well as Tourists and visitors as well as for Locals of the city The ramparts along the old city wall form a beautiful excursion destination and offer sufficient resting opportunities through numerous seating areas Especially for those who have a Walk want to do something and enjoy some nature, far away from the half-timbered market square of Einbeck, the ramparts are perfect.
Today the city wall is still intact, including the ditches and ramparts between the former Tiedexer- and Hullerser Gate completely preserved.
Start of the circular route: Upper cat
At the Tiedexer Gate is the Obere Katze, a former bastion for mortar gunsFrom here, turn right (facing the city centre) into the Baker Wall.
Between the Tiedexer Gate and the Hullerser Gate is the Baker Wall with Mini golf course for families and playground for the little ones.
After crossing the zebra crossing at the end of Bäckerwall, the Crow's Moat. Along the Crow's Moat is located on the left side of the Storchenturm (semicircular tower in the city wall) and also the Bastion on the Wall (mighty bulwarks). At the end of the Krähengraben, on the right side, you can see the Medieval water bridgeThere the mill canal is led over the Krumme Wasser with the adjacent DiekturmThe Diekturm was a mighty bulwark, which ensured the water supply in the Middle Ages. After crossing the Water transfer is located behind the Officers' Garden.
After passing a small bridge over the Ilme and Benser Straße you can reach the Krähengraben from the MühlenwallAfter a few meters you will find Taj Memorial to Jewish citizens. There was a synagogue there, which was burned down during the pogrom night. A little further on (down some steps on the right side) is the Memorial stone of the former New Synagogue (Bismarckstraße). This commemorates the destruction of the former new synagogue (November 09, 1938). At the end of Mühlenwall, straight ahead, is the Mayor's Wall.
Small detour: If you turn left at the end of Mühlenwall into Altendorfer Straße and then left again into Sonnenhaken, you will see the Powder tower. The Powder tower served as part of the fortifications.
At the beginning of the Bürgermeisterwall you can turn right via Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Str. or take a detour to the left through the Stukenbrok Park / Ball-Ricco-Straße.
At the end of the Bürgermeisterwall the Long Wall Instead of the one located on the Long Wall Abbey Garden To walk along the outside it is recommended to go to these cross.
At the beginning there is the August Stukenbrok Memorial on the left and the former August Stukenbrok Villa as well as the Catholic Church of St. Joseph (somewhat hidden) on the right side.
Crossing the Abbey Garden you reach the Minster Church of St. Alexandri. North of this is the Bone Tower (former powder tower which was later used as an ossuary), which today is only a few meters high ruin, as well as the Tower of the DeadThe Totenturm got its name because it was located near the former cemetery.
Now we head back along the Long Wall toward the starting point: Tiedexer Tor/Obere Katze.
Detailed information about the circular route and the individual stations can be found below under the route description and further information!
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Detailed description of our fortifications, walls and parks as well as towers and monuments.
1. Upper cat
The Upper cat was then, at the time of the medieval city fortifications of Einbeck, a Bastion for mortar guns. Designation “cat” means an elevated fortification on which guns are placed. The walls of this mortar position were as high as the outer rampart.
5. Bastion on the Wall
6. Officers' Garden
The Officers' Garden is located a few meters south of the Diekturm and the historic water tank in Einbeck.
7. Diekturm
8. Mühlenwall
9. Memorial stone of the former New Synagogue
The Powder tower at the Sonnenhaken in Einbeck Built at the beginning of the 15th century and was then Part of the outer city fortifications. So-called powder towers, which were built in Einbeck in the 15th century, were only accessible from the city wall.
11 Mayor's Wall
The Mayor's Wall is a Part of the still well-preserved medieval city fortifications Einbeck's. In the past, the Mayor's Wall was the only wall defended not by the craft guild, but by soldiers.
At the northern end of the wall lies the Hotel Garni Haus Johanna. Near the wall is the Stukenbrok Park with the Einbeck City Library, the Abbey Garden with the Mendelssohn Music School (formerly August Stukenbrok-Villa) and the new townhall.
12 Stukenbrok Park
The Stukenbrok Park in Einbeck once August Stukenbrok as Ornamental Garden created and 1913 the City of Einbeck given.
13 Abbey Garden
Today he is a green connecting road zwischen dem Tiedexer Gate and the Rabbethgestraße. It also leads to the west of the old town, Baker Wall, which is a park with two ponds that invites you to take a stroll.
At the section of the Langen Wall that leads to the Bäckerwall, the Crooked water In the north, you can reach the Langen Wall at the corner of Stiftstraße in the Abbey Garden.
16 Bone Tower
1. Upper cat
The Upper cat was then, at the time of the medieval city fortifications of Einbeck, a Bastion for mortar guns. Designation “cat” means an elevated fortification on which guns are placed. The walls of this mortar position were as high as the outer rampart.
The Tiedexer Gate war one of five fortified city gates within the city walls, which had existed since the 13th century. Approximately 25 wall towers served as defense. In the 14th century, the inner moat was built behind the city walls, surrounded by a rampart.
Consequently, in 15. century the Tiedexer Gate was further fortified, reinforced by a mortar position, the so-called upper cat (built between 1455 and 1466). This was followed by an outer moat. The Upper cat consisted of three projecting, semicircular walls, of which the middle arch was the largest. It was decorated with a Slate roof which was removable and concealed a platform. From here, with a mortar gun the city must be defended.
today you only see two of these three wall courses, which in the Crooked water protrude.
The Bäckerwall in Einbeck shall these days for Walks and other Leisure activities Here children can play on the Playground or the football pitch play and families or friends can play on the miniature golf course For a fee, you can play mini golf and prove your skill with the ball.
At Bäckerwall there are two ponds, the remains of the outer city moat in front of the wall ring, which protected Einbeck from hostile attacks until the 18th century. The ponds are now part of the park. watching ducks.
3. StorchenturmAt Bäckerwall there are two ponds, the remains of the outer city moat in front of the wall ring, which protected Einbeck from hostile attacks until the 18th century. The ponds are now part of the park. watching ducks.
The tower got its name from a pair of storks that nested there over 150 years ago.
The Storchenturm is a semicircular shell tower in the former medieval city fortifications of EinbeckIt still stands at full height in the southwest of Einbeck and is open towards the city center.
seinen Namur he got it Storchenturm over time, after previously also Piccolomini Tower and Kreienturm (Crow Tower) The guards used the large tower windows as a toilet.
4. Crow's Moatseinen Namur he got it Storchenturm over time, after previously also Piccolomini Tower and Kreienturm (Crow Tower) The guards used the large tower windows as a toilet.
The Crow's Moat, located between Benser Straße and Hullerser Straße, has its origins as Part of the medieval city fortifications. In the Krähengraben ramparts there is still an old Bulwark (Bastion)which can be seen from the outside.
A small playground as well as a pond making crow ditch a beautiful excursion destination into nature. Numerous benches invite you to linger.
A small playground as well as a pond making crow ditch a beautiful excursion destination into nature. Numerous benches invite you to linger.
5. Bastion on the Wall
The bulwarks (bastions) of the old city wall were important for the defense of Einbeck.
The powerful Bulwarks (Bastions), which still protrude from the wall today, reinforced strategically important points of the city. Between the medieval water bridge and the Stork Tower Such a bastion can be seen at the Krähengraben in Einbeck.
6. Officers' Garden
The Officers' Garden is located a few meters south of the Diekturm and the historic water tank in Einbeck.
The green area is accessible from the direction of Reinserturmweg via a small bridge, which crosses the Crooked water or from the direction of the historic water tank (coming from the Krähengraben).
Especially in the Autumn The Officers' Garden with its colorful leaves makes a great picture. Winter The facility enchants visitors with its snow-covered surface and, if necessary, icicles on trees or bridges. During the springtime Crocuses sprout from the earth and in the Summer can take a stroll through the Officers' Garden and enjoy the sunshine.
7. Diekturm
The Diekturm is part of the ramparts and served to protect the city of Einbeck in the Middle Ages.
The well-preserved Diekturm from late 15th century became Reinforcement of the Einbeck fortifications Built in the Middle Ages and located in the south of the town of Einbeck, this massive round tower received the Namur from Heinrich Diek, a patrician's son from Einbeck. Diek allegedly caused the great city fire in Einbeck in 1540 and was executed for it.
In earlier times, the tower had a pointed conical roofThis roof has disappeared over the years. In the second half of the 18th century was built in front of the tower bathhouse built.
Who is closer to the City history of Einbeck and the Diekturm If you are interested, you can take a look at the city tour program of the Einbeck Tourist Information. These include, for example, the Tour "Light Beer & Dark Shadows", where guests climb the Diekturm and get to know the city of Einbeck by nightlight, led by a tour guide.
In earlier times, the tower had a pointed conical roofThis roof has disappeared over the years. In the second half of the 18th century was built in front of the tower bathhouse built.
Who is closer to the City history of Einbeck and the Diekturm If you are interested, you can take a look at the city tour program of the Einbeck Tourist Information. These include, for example, the Tour "Light Beer & Dark Shadows", where guests climb the Diekturm and get to know the city of Einbeck by nightlight, led by a tour guide.
8. Mühlenwall
The Mühlenwall is a Remains of the medieval city fortifications Einbeck and together with the other ramparts forms a green ring around Einbeck's city centerThe Mühlenwall is located between the Krähengraben and the Bürgermeisterwall. On the Mühlenwall is the Memorial stone for the destruction of the synagogue, a Memorial for Jewish citizens (November 9, 1938).
9. Memorial stone of the former New Synagogue
The memorial commemorates the destruction (November 09, 1938) of the former New Synagogue.
The Memorial inaugurated in 1969 is located below the Mühlenwall in Bismarckstraße and is opposite the former New Synagogue, which, however, no longer stands today, as it is in the destroyed on the night of the Reichspogrom in 1938 wurde.
The bronze plaque shows one Menorah, A bronze plate embedded in the ground has Inscription: "Are we not all children of one Father? Did not one God create us?"
10 Powder tower
The bronze plaque shows one Menorah, A bronze plate embedded in the ground has Inscription: "Are we not all children of one Father? Did not one God create us?"
10 Powder tower
The Powder tower at the Sonnenhaken in Einbeck Built at the beginning of the 15th century and was then Part of the outer city fortifications. So-called powder towers, which were built in Einbeck in the 15th century, were only accessible from the city wall.
11 Mayor's Wall
The Mayor's Wall is a Part of the still well-preserved medieval city fortifications Einbeck's. In the past, the Mayor's Wall was the only wall defended not by the craft guild, but by soldiers.
At the northern end of the wall lies the Hotel Garni Haus Johanna. Near the wall is the Stukenbrok Park with the Einbeck City Library, the Abbey Garden with the Mendelssohn Music School (formerly August Stukenbrok-Villa) and the new townhall.
The Stukenbrok Park in Einbeck once August Stukenbrok as Ornamental Garden created and 1913 the City of Einbeck given.
Extensive construction work was carried out in the summer and autumn of 2017 so that Stukenbrokpark can fulfill its function as a contemporary green space. Located directly next to the city library, the park invites you to a Walk in the countryside and delights in the summer with its colorful planting.
In the middle of the park is the Stukenbrok Memorial, which is intended to commemorate the original founder of the park.
It was bright lighting the park entrances and easy to walk paths created.
In the middle of the park is the Stukenbrok Memorial, which is intended to commemorate the original founder of the park.
It was bright lighting the park entrances and easy to walk paths created.
13 Abbey Garden
The Stiftsgarten near the New Town Hall of Einbeck offers local recreation for young and old.
The Abbey Garden befindet sich on the northeastern edge of Einbeck's old town, between the New Town Hall and the market square. The entire park has Green spaces and trees as a parking barrier. Right at the Ostertor park entrance there is a Pond with a multi-level fountain.
For the young visitors of the park there is a nice and quiet Playground.
For all age groups there is the so-called Garden of Generations, which invites young and old to use the free Fitness equipment to stay healthy and agile.
On one demarcated gravel area Visitors can register at Boule or Boccia do sports and be active in nature.
The Abbey Garden has a Seating with a table for about six people. There are also additional bencheswhere visitors can relax after a stroll in the old town or a city tour.
The monastery garden is located August Stukenbrok Memorial serves as a memorial to the bicycle manufacturer and the first mail-order company manager in Germany, August Stukenbrok. The Stiftsgarten also includes the former August Stukenbrok VillaThe remarkable Art Nouveau villa was owned by August Stukenbrok and today houses the Mendelssohn Music School.
14 August Stukenbrok Memorial
For the young visitors of the park there is a nice and quiet Playground.
For all age groups there is the so-called Garden of Generations, which invites young and old to use the free Fitness equipment to stay healthy and agile.
On one demarcated gravel area Visitors can register at Boule or Boccia do sports and be active in nature.
The Abbey Garden has a Seating with a table for about six people. There are also additional bencheswhere visitors can relax after a stroll in the old town or a city tour.
The monastery garden is located August Stukenbrok Memorial serves as a memorial to the bicycle manufacturer and the first mail-order company manager in Germany, August Stukenbrok. The Stiftsgarten also includes the former August Stukenbrok VillaThe remarkable Art Nouveau villa was owned by August Stukenbrok and today houses the Mendelssohn Music School.
14 August Stukenbrok Memorial
The monument commemorates the successful manufacturer and first mail-order company manager August Stukenbrok.
The Monument in the Abbey Garden was dated Sculptor Otto Almstadt created and commemorates the successful Einbeck bicycle manufacturer and first mail order company manager August StukenbrokIt is located directly at the southeastern park entrance at the Ostertor, opposite the small pond with fountain.
The monastery garden once belonged to August Stukenbrok, who was housed in the building of today’s New Town Hall managed the first German mail order business and in the associated Art Nouveauilla, (today the Mendelssohn Music School) resided.
15 Long Wall
The Long Wall is Part of the former rampartswhich were intended to protect Einbeck from enemy attacks until the 18th century.
The monastery garden once belonged to August Stukenbrok, who was housed in the building of today’s New Town Hall managed the first German mail order business and in the associated Art Nouveauilla, (today the Mendelssohn Music School) resided.
15 Long Wall
The Long Wall is Part of the former rampartswhich were intended to protect Einbeck from enemy attacks until the 18th century.
Today he is a green connecting road zwischen dem Tiedexer Gate and the Rabbethgestraße. It also leads to the west of the old town, Baker Wall, which is a park with two ponds that invites you to take a stroll.
At the section of the Langen Wall that leads to the Bäckerwall, the Crooked water In the north, you can reach the Langen Wall at the corner of Stiftstraße in the Abbey Garden.
16 Bone Tower
Powder barrels were once stored in the Einbeck Bone Tower.
The Bone Tower (then called the Powder Tower; not to be confused with the Powder Tower at Sonnenhaken in Einbeck) in the immediate vicinity of the Minster Church of St. Alexandri was early 15th century to expand the city fortifications. This tower was formerly called the Powder Tower because it was used by locals as an ammunition depot.
The Tower remains from the Bone Tower is 4,85 m wide and 5 m deep. The ground plan is rounded With a straight side towards the city. The approximately 1,50 m wide city wall followed in a westerly and easterly direction.
17 Tower of the Dead
The Tower remains from the Bone Tower is 4,85 m wide and 5 m deep. The ground plan is rounded With a straight side towards the city. The approximately 1,50 m wide city wall followed in a westerly and easterly direction.
17 Tower of the Dead
The medieval mortuary tower is clearly visible from the street "Auf dem Steinwege".
The so-called Tower of the Dead in the Minster Church of St. Alexandri In the Middle Ages, it belonged to northern city fortifications. The Name Totenturm comes from »Tottmühle«The mill may have existed since the founding of the monastery of St. Alexandri – perhaps even earlier.
The Area near the Death Tower At that time, it belonged to the monastery district of the Münster Church. Since the monastery was founded in 11. century until the year 1837 a legally extensive independent "foundation freedom".
The Area north of the line Haspel, Stiftplatz and Kurze Münsterstraße were exempt from the Einbeck police power in times long past and subordinate to the church.
The Area near the Death Tower At that time, it belonged to the monastery district of the Münster Church. Since the monastery was founded in 11. century until the year 1837 a legally extensive independent "foundation freedom".
The Area north of the line Haspel, Stiftplatz and Kurze Münsterstraße were exempt from the Einbeck police power in times long past and subordinate to the church.
Arrival & Parking
The Upper cat in Einbeck is located at the corner of Tiedexer Tor / Langer Wall to the right of the bridge.
Click here for tips on your journey.
Click here for tips on your journey.
On foot:
From the market square it is about 450 m (4 minutes walk) to the Obere Katze.
From the market church St. Jacobi, walk along Tiedexer Straße towards Tiedexer Tor.
By Car:
Coming from Alfeld via the B3 and Markoldendorfer Straße, take the third exit at the roundabout onto Kohnser Weg. After a few meters, turn right onto Tiedexer Tor.
At Langen Wall there is a parking lane along the roadside. Furthermore, there are numerous public parking spaces.
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The city wall:
The city wall with the ramparts was fastening system built and first in year 1624 The wall was made of mortared limestone rubble and was leaned against a previously constructed earthwork. as a result of various contemporary events, e.g. Thirty Years' War and occupation by French troops in the Seven Years' War, badly damaged.
The city wall with the ramparts was fastening system built and first in year 1624 The wall was made of mortared limestone rubble and was leaned against a previously constructed earthwork. as a result of various contemporary events, e.g. Thirty Years' War and occupation by French troops in the Seven Years' War, badly damaged.
Author's tip
After the circular route there is a Retreat into the numerous Restaurants and cafes, around the historic market square, for refreshment and/or refreshment.
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Insurers can also share their knowledge with a public or booked city tour.
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