The hiking trail is marked in both directions with a white B on a black background.
- 1:41 h
- 6.63 km
- 3 m
- 53 m
- 3 m
- 53 m
- 50 m
- Start: Burgplatz Mansingen
- Destination: Parking lot Landerlebnis, Seghorner Straße 6, Westerstede
A good starting point for the hiking trail is at the intersection of Oldenburger Straße/Schlossweg. To the left is the training ground of the Ammerländer Riding Club, to the right a facility of the Böhje nursery. Shortly after crossing the disused railway tracks, you reach Schloss Fikensolt with an information board and audio station. Further on, a small path runs between two facilities of the Helmers nursery. After passing through a small forest, you reach Burgplatz Mansingen. An audio station provides information about the legend of the devil, who is said to guard a very valuable treasure here. After crossing the bridge, a short detour to the left is worthwhile, as you can visit the castle mounds there. Also worth seeing is the Freialtar, which recalls the former castle complex of the knights of Mansingen. Soon you reach the Torsholter Kirchweg, which runs through the Neuenburg state forest. On this section, you cross the disused
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Equipment
- Sturdy footwear is recommended!
Directions & Parking facilities
- ParkingParking lot at Landerlebnis, Seghorner Weg 6, Westerstede
Additional information
- railway tracks again. After a while, on the right side appears the Friesendenkmal, built in 1912 from glacial erratics, which commemorates the battle between Ammerländer farmers and East Frisians in the 15th century. In the last third, the route passes the Jaspers riding and holiday farm and finally leads back to the starting point.
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- On this hike, you will pass three of our total of 26 audio stations. It is worth listening in!
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