--- title: "Walking tour of the weirs, ramparts, and parks of Einbeck" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/walking-tour-of-the-weirs-ramparts-and-parks-of-einbeck" description: "The ramparts, embankments, and parks form a popular 3.2-kilometer loop trail around Einbeck’s historic old town.The loop trail consists of the following sections of the ramparts: Bäckerwall, Krähengraben, Mühlenwall, Bürgermeisterwall, and Langer Wall. A section of the kilometer-long city wall still stands today along the ramparts, featuring two dozen watchtowers and five city gates. The towers were built at regular intervals of 60 to 70 meters at the bends in the city wall.For tourists, visitors, and locals alike, the ramparts along the old city wall are a beautiful destination and offer plenty of places to rest thanks to numerous seating areas. The ramparts are particularly well-suited for those who want to take a walk and enjoy a bit of nature, away from Einbeck’s half-timbered market square.Today, the city wall—including its moats and ramparts—is still fully preserved between the former TiedexerGate and Hullerser Gate.Start of the loop trail: Obere KatzeAt the Tiedexer Gate stands the Obere Katze, a former bastion for mortars. From here, turn right (toward the city center) onto Bäckerwall.Between the Tiedexer Gate and the Hullerser Gate lies the Bäckerwall, featuring a Miningolf course for families and a playground for the little ones.After crossing the crosswalk at the end of Bäckerwall, the Krähengraben begins. Along the Krähengraben , on the left side, you’ll find the Storchenturm ( a semicircular tower in the city wall) and the Bastion am Wall ( imposing fortifications). At the end of the Krähengraben, on the right-hand side, you can see the medieval aqueduct. There, the Mühlenkanal is channeled over the Krumme Wasser, with the Diekturm standing next to it. The Diekturm was a massive bulwark that secured the water supply in the Middle Ages. After crossing the aqueduct, you’ll find the Offiziersgarten behind it.After crossing a small bridge over the Ilme and Benser Street, you reach the Mühlenwall from the Krähengraben. A few meters further on, on the right-hand side , is the memorial to Jewish fellow citizens. A synagogue once stood there , which was burned down during Kristallnacht. A little further on (down a few steps on the right), you’ll find the memorial stone for the former New Synagogue (Bismarckstraße). It commemorates the destruction of the former New Synagogue (November 9, 1938). At the end of Mühlenwall, straight ahead, is Bürgermeisterwall. A short detour: If you turn left at the end of Mühlenwall onto Altendorfer Straße and then left again onto Sonnenhaken, you’ll see the Pulverturm on your left. The Pulverturm served as part of the fortifications.At the beginning of Bürgermeisterwall, you can turn right onto Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Str. or take a detour to the left through Stukenbrok Park / Ball-Ricco-Straße.At the end of Bürgermeisterwall, Lange Wall begins . Instead of walking along the outside of the Stiftsgarten, which is located on Lange Wall, it’s recommended to walk through it .At the beginning, the August Stukenbrok Monument is on the left, and the former August Stukenbrok Villa as well as the Catholic Church of St. Josef (somewhat hidden) are on the right.Crossing through the Stiftsgarten, you reach the St. Alexandri Cathedral. North of it stands the Knochenturm (formerly a powder tower that was later used as an ossuary), which today is nothing more than a ruin a few meters high, as well as the Totenturm. The Totenturm gets its name from its location near the former cemetery.Now head back along the Langer Wall toward the starting point: Tiedexer Tor/Obere Katze.You can find detailed information about the loop trail and the individual stops below, under “Directions and Further Information”!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3641118/52e2f51fa8e7f76ee85152e1319d87996f841af0911a64daa0571e2ad46f03ee/einbeck-im-winter-schnee.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Walking tour of the weirs, ramparts, and parks of Einbeck ========================================================= - 3.59 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: very easy - Condition: very easy - Asphalt - Walking / hiking - Health - Families and children - Nordic walking - Running (jogging) Historischer Wasserkasten - 0:51 h - 3.59 km - 109 m - 121 m - 12 m - - Start: Tiedexer Straße, defense system, upper cat - Destination: Tiedexer Straße, defense system, upper cat Historic tour through Einbeck's nature on the edge of the town center. The **ramparts, embankments, and parks** form a popular **3.2-kilometer loop trail** around Einbeck’s historic old town. The loop trail consists of the following **sections of the ramparts**: Bäckerwall, Krähengraben, Mühlenwall, Bürgermeisterwall, and Langer Wall. A section of the kilometer-long city wall still stands today along the ramparts, featuring **two dozen watchtowers and five city gates.** The towers were built at regular intervals of 60 to 70 meters at the bends in the city wall. For **tourists, visitors**, and **locals** alike, the ramparts along the old **city** wall are a **beautiful destination and** offer plenty of places to rest thanks to **numerous seating areas**. The ramparts are particularly well-suited for those who want **to take** a **walk** and enjoy a bit of nature, **away from** Einbeck’s **half-timbered market square**. Today, the city wall—including its moats and ramparts—is still fully preserved between the former **TiedexerGate** and **Hullerser Gate**. **Start of the loop trail: Obere Katze** At the Tiedexer Gate stands the Obere Katze, a **former bastion for mortars**. From here, turn right (toward the city center) onto **Bäckerwall**. Between the Tiedexer Gate and the Hullerser Gate lies the **Bäckerwall, featuring** a Miningolf course for families and a playground for the little ones. After crossing the crosswalk at the end of Bäckerwall, the **Krähengraben** begins. Along the **Krähengraben** , on the left side, **you’ll find** the **Storchenturm (** a semicircular tower in the city wall) and the **Bastion am Wall (** imposing fortifications). At the end of the Krähengraben, on the right-hand side, you can see the **medieval aqueduct**. There, the Mühlenkanal is channeled over the Krumme Wasser, with the **Diekturm** standing next to it. The Diekturm was a **massive bulwark** that secured the water supply in the Middle Ages. After crossing the **aqueduct**, you’ll find the **Offiziersgarten** behind it. After crossing a small bridge over the **Ilme and** Benser Street, you reach the **Mühlenwall** from the Krähengraben. A few meters further on, on the right-hand side **,** is **the memorial to Jewish fellow citizens.** A synagogue once stood **there** , which was burned down during Kristallnacht. A little further on (down a few steps on the right), you’ll find the **memorial stone for the former New Synagogue** (Bismarckstraße). It commemorates the destruction of the former New Synagogue (November 9, 1938). At the end of Mühlenwall, straight ahead, is **Bürgermeisterwall.** **A short detour: If** you turn left at the end of Mühlenwall onto Altendorfer Straße and then left again onto Sonnenhaken, you’ll see the **Pulverturm** on your left. The **Pulverturm served** as part of the fortifications. At the beginning of Bürgermeisterwall, you can turn right onto Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Str. or take a detour to the left through **Stukenbrok Park** / Ball-Ricco-Straße. At the end of Bürgermeisterwall, **Lange Wall begins** . Instead of walking along the outside of **the Stiftsgarten**, which is located on Lange Wall, it’s recommended to **walk** through it **.** At the beginning, the **August Stukenbrok Monument** is on the left, and the former **August Stukenbrok Villa** as well as the **Catholic Church of St. Josef (**somewhat hidden) are on the right. Crossing through the Stiftsgarten, you reach the **St. Alexandri Cathedral**. North of it stands the **Knochenturm** (formerly a powder tower that was later used as an ossuary), which today is nothing more than a ruin a few meters high, as well as the **Totenturm**. The Totenturm gets its name from its location near the former cemetery. Now head back along the Langer Wall toward the starting point: Tiedexer Tor/Obere Katze. **You can find detailed information about the loop trail and the individual stops below, under “Directions and Further Information”!** Read more stadtbefestigfung-obere-katze Storchenturm am Krähengraben Storchenturm\_Himmel Bastion am Krähengraben Historischer Wasserkasten von Oben Offiziersgarten Einbeck Diekturm Diekturm 1Diekturm Infotafel Mühlenwall\_Denkmal an Krieg 1870/71 Gedenkstein der Synagoge\_mit Blumentopf 1Bürgermeisterwall bei Sonnenschein Stukenbrok-Park\_Gesamtansicht Stiftsgarten Brunnen Stiftsgarten\_historischer Zaun Brunnen im Stiftsgarten August-Stukenbrok-Denkmal\_Blick in Richtung Brunnen und Villa August-Stukenbrok-Denkmal\_Blick zur Hohen Münsterstraße Stukenbrok Villa beim Stiftsgarten\_Außenansicht Katholische Kirche St. Josef Einbeck Stiftsgarten\_Generationsgarten Knochenturm\_Ansicht Totenturm\_Münsterkirche Start Einbeck beer barrel path: Barrel 1 Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Asphalt (98%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **Detailed description of our fortifications, ramparts, and park facilities, as well as towers and monuments. 1. Obere Katze** Back in the days of Einbeck’s medieval city fortifications, the **Obere Katze served as** a **bastion for mortar guns**. The **term “Katze” refers to** an elevated section of the fortifications on which artillery was placed. The walls of this mortar emplacement were as high as the outer rampart. The **Tiedexer Gate** was **one of five fortified city gates** in the middle of the city wall, which has existed since the 13th century. There were approximately 25 wall towers for defense. In the 14th century, the inner moat—surrounded by a rampart—was dug behind the city wall. Consequently, in **the 15th century**, the Tiedexer Gate was further fortified **, reinforced by a mortar emplacement known as the “Obere Katze”** (built between 1455 and 1466). This was followed by an outer moat. **The “Obere Katze”** consisted of **three projecting, semicircular sections of wall**, of which the middle arch was the largest. It was covered with a **slate roof**, which was removable and concealed a platform. From here, the city could be defended with a **mortar**. **Today**, only **two of these three wall sections** remain visible, jutting out into **the Krume Wasser**. **2. Bäckerwall** The **Bäckerwall in Einbeck** is **used today** for **walks** and other **recreational activities** . Here, children can play on the **playground** or the **soccer field**, and families or friends can play mini-golf on the **course** for a fee, putting their ball-handling skills to the test. There are **two ponds** on the Bäckerwall, which are remnants of the outer city moats in front of the rampart that protected Einbeck from enemy attacks until the 18th century. The ponds are now part of the park. **Ducks can be seen** on the ponds. **3. Storchenturm** **The tower got its name from a pair of storks that nested there over 150 years ago.** The **Storchenturm** is a **semicircular shell tower** within **Einbeck’s former medieval city fortifications**. It still stands at its full height in the southwest part of Einbeck and faces toward the city center. The **Storchenturm** acquired its **nameover** time, having previously been called **the Piccolomini Tower** and **the Kreienturm (Crow Tower)**. Back then, the guards used the **large tower window** as a toilet. **4. Krähengraben** The **Krähengraben**, located between Benser Straße and Hullerser Straße, originated as **part of the medieval city fortifications.** Within the Krähengraben ramparts, there is still an old **bastion** that can be seen from the outside. A **small playground and** a **pond make** the Krähengraben a **lovely destination for a nature outing. Numerous** benches invite visitors to linger. **5. Bastion on the Rampart** **The bastions of the old city wall were crucial to the defense of Einbeck.** The massive **bastions**, which still protrude from the rampart today, reinforced strategically important points in the city back then. One such bastion can be seen between the **medieval aqueduct and the Storchenturm on the** Krähengraben in Einbeck. **6. Officers’ Garden** The **Officers’ Garden is located** a few meters south of the **Diekturm** and the **historic water tower** in Einbeck. The park can be accessed from Reinserturmweg via a small bridge that crosses the **Krumme Wasser**, or from the direction of the historic water tower (coming from Krähengraben). The Officers’ Garden is particularly picturesque in **the fall** with its colorful foliage. In **winter** , the garden **enchants** visitors with its snow-covered grounds and, at times, icicles hanging from trees or bridges. In the **spring**, crocuses sprout from the ground, and in **the summer**, you can take a stroll through the Officers’ Garden and enjoy the sunshine. **7. Diekturm** **The Diekturm is part of the city walls and served to protect the town of Einbeck in the Middle Ages.** The well-preserved **Diekturm**, dating from the **late 15th century**, was built to **reinforce Einbeck’s fortifications** in the Middle Ages and stands in the southern part of the city. This massive round tower was **named** after **Heinrich Diek**, the son of a patrician from Einbeck. Diek is said to have caused the great fire in Einbeck in 1540 and was executed for it. In earlier times, the tower had a **pointed conical roof**. This roof has disappeared over the years. In the **second half of the 18th century**, a **bathhouse** was built in front of the tower. Anyone interested in learning more about **Einbeck’s history and the Diek Tower** can check out the guided tour program offered by the Einbeck Tourist Information Office. Among the options is, for example, the **“Light Beer & Dark Shadows” tour**, during which guests climb the Diekturm and explore the town of Einbeck by nightlight, guided by a tour guide. **8. Mühlenwall** The **Mühlenwall** is a **remnant of** Einbeck’s **medieval city fortifications** and, together with the other ramparts, forms a **green ring around Einbeck’s city center**. The Mühlenwall is located between the Krähengraben and the Bürgermeisterwall. On the Mühlenwall stands the **memorial stone commemorating the destruction of the synagogue,** a **monument honoring the Jewish citizens** (November 9, 1938). **9. Memorial Stone for the Former New Synagogue** **The memorial commemorates the destruction (November 9, 1938) of the former New Synagogue.** **Unveiled in 1969** , the **memorial is** located below Mühlenwall on Bismarckstraße, **across from the site of the former New Synagogue, which** no longer stands today because it **was destroyed** during **Kristallnacht in 1938** . The **bronze plaque** depicts a **menorah**. A **bronze plate set into the ground** bears the **inscription:** “Are we not all children of one Father? Did not one God create us?” **10. Pulverturm** The **Pulverturm** at Sonnenhaken in Einbeck was **built in the early 15th century and** was **part of the city’s outer fortifications** at that time **. So-called** powder towers, which were built in Einbeck in the 15th century, were **accessible only from the city wall** at that time. **11. Bürgermeisterwall** The **Bürgermeisterwall** is **part of** Einbeck’s **well-preserved medieval city fortifications**. In the past, the Bürgermeisterwall was the only rampart defended not by the craftsmen’s guild but by soldiers. At the northern end of the wall lies the **Hotel Garni Haus Johanna.** Near the wall are **Stukenbrok Park**, home to the Einbeck City Library; the **Stiftsgarten, which houses** the Mendelsshohn Music School (formerly the August Stukenbrok Villa); and the **New City Hall**. **12. Stukenbrok Park** **August Stukenbrok** originally **laid out** Stukenbrok Park in Einbeck **as an ornamental garden** and donated it to the **city of Einbeckin 1913**.Extensive construction work was carried out in the summer and fall of 2017, enabling Stukenbrok Park to fulfill its role as a modern green space. Located right next to the city library, the park invites visitors to **take** a **stroll through its greenery** and delights visitors in the summer with its **colorful plantings**. In the center of the park stands the **Stukenbrok Monument**, which serves as a tribute to the park’s original founder. Care was taken to ensure **bright lighting** at the park entrances, and **easily accessible paths were laid out** . **13. Stiftsgarten** **The Stiftsgarten, near Einbeck’s New City Hall, offers a local recreational space for young and old alike.** The **Stiftsgarten** is located **on the northeastern edge of Einbeck’s Old Town**, between the New City Hall and the market square. The entire park features **green spaces and trees** lining its perimeter. Right at the Ostertor park entrance is a **pond area with a multi-tiered fountain**. For the park’s young visitors, there is a beautiful and quiet **playground**. For all age groups, there is the so-called **“Garden of Generations**,” which invites young and old alike to stay healthy and agile using the free **fitness equipment**. On a **designated gravel area**, visitors can enjoy **a game** of **boules or bocce** and get active in nature. The Stiftsgarten features a **seating area with a table** for about six people. There are also additional **benches** where visitors can rest after a stroll through the old town or a city tour. The **August Stukenbrok Monument**, located in the Stiftsgarten, commemorates August Stukenbrok, the bicycle manufacturer and Germany’s first mail-order company CEO. The **former August Stukenbrok Villa** is also part of the Stiftsgarten. This remarkable Art Nouveau villa was once owned by August Stukenbrok and now houses the **Mendelssohn Music School**. **14. August Stukenbrok Monument** **The monument honors the successful manufacturer and first mail-order company executive, August Stukenbrok.** The **monument in the Stiftsgarten** was *created* by *sculptor Otto Almstadt* and commemorates **August Stukenbrok**, the successful Einbeck bicycle manufacturer and Germany’s first mail-order company director. It is located directly at the southeast entrance to the park at the Ostertor, across from the small pond with a fountain. The Stiftsgarten once belonged to August Stukenbrok, who ran Germany’s first mail-order business from the building that is now **the New City Hall** and resided in the adjoining **Art Nouveau villa** (today the Mendelssohn Music School). **15. Langer Wall** The **Langer Wall is part of the former ramparts** that were intended to protect Einbeck from enemy attacks until the 18th century. Today, it is a **tree-lined thoroughfare** connecting the **Tiedexer Gate and Rabbethstraße**. It also leads west of the Old Town to **the Bäckerwall**, a park with two ponds that is perfect for a stroll. The **Krumme Wasser** flows **alongside** the section of the Langer Wall that leads to the Bäckerwall. To the north, you can reach the **Stiftsgarten** via the Langer Wall at the corner of Stiftstraße. **16. Knochenturm** **The Knochenturm in Einbeck was once used to store barrels of gunpowder.** The **Knochenturm** (formerly known as the Pulverturm; not to be confused with the Pulverturm at Sonnenhaken in Einbeck), located in the immediate vicinity of St. Alexandri Cathedral, was built **in the early 15th century** as part of the expansion of the city’s fortifications. This tower was formerly known as the Pulverturm, as it was used by locals as an ammunition depot. The **remaining structure** of the Knochenturm is **4.85 m wide and 5 m deep**. The **floor plan** is **rounded**, with one **straight side** facing the town. The **town wall** , approximately **1.50 m wide, connected** to it on the western and eastern sides. **17. Totenturm** **The medieval Totenturm is clearly visible from the street “Auf dem Steinwege.”** The so-called **Totenturm** near **St. Alexandri Cathedral was part** of **the northern city fortifications** in the Middle Ages. The **name “Totenturm”** comes from **“Tottmühle.”** The mill may have existed since the founding of the St. Alexandri monastery—perhaps even earlier. In those days, the **area around the Totenturm** belonged to the collegiate district of St. Alexandri Cathedral. From the monastery’s founding in **the 11th century** until **1837,** this district was a **“collegiate freedom” that enjoyed** extensive legal **autonomy.** In times long past, the **area north of the line** formed by Haspel, Stiftplatz, and Kurze Münsterstraße was exempt from Einbeck’s police jurisdiction and **was under the authority of the church**. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The **Obere Katze in** Einbeck is located at the corner of Tiedexer Tor and Langer Wall, to the right of the bridge. **for travel tips.** **On foot:** From the market square, it’s about 450 m (a 4-minute walk) to the Obere Katze. From St. Jacobi Market Church, walk along Tiedexer Straße toward 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. On Langer Wall, there is a parking lane along the roadside. There are also numerous in the city center **.** Read more Additional information **Die Stadtmauer:** Die Stadtmauer mit den Wallanlagen wurde als **Befestigungssystem** gebaut und erstmalig im **Jahr 1624** urkundlich erwähnt. Die Mauer bestand aus gemörtelten Kalkbruchsteinen und wurde an einen zuvor erzeugten Erdwall angelehnt. Stadtmauer wurden **in Folge von verschiedenen Zeitgeschehnissen**, z. B. Dreißigjährige Krieg und Besatzung durch französische Truppen im siebenjährigen Krieg, **stark beschädigt**.  Read more Contact person Einbeck TourismusMarktstraße 13 37574 Einbeck License (master data) Tourist-Information Einbeck Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author After the circular walk, you can **stop off** at one of the many **restaurants and cafés** around the **historic market square**, for refreshments and/or refreshments.  Visitors can also deepen their knowledge on a **public or booked city tour**. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour - Meeting up - Guided historical tour - Place of interest - Car museum - Historical structure - Listening point - Tours 5.92 km - Walking / hiking 46.48 km - Biking 10.28 km - Walking / hiking Contact 37574 Einbeck Download GPX file - -