The approximately two-kilometer-long rampart encircles Greifswald's old town like a belt, stretching from the university cafeteria to the small zoo. The rampart is less than a kilometer from the train station, providing quick access to the city center. Paths lead down into the old town roughly every 50 meters.

The rampart has been used as a fortification against enemy attacks since the city's founding in 1250 and consists of a system of moats, earthworks, towers, watchtowers, gates, and a wall. However, even the rampart could not prevent the city's capture by the Catholic general Wallenstein in 1627.

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You can take a wonderful walk along the former ramparts.

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1. Greifswald Town Hall – Greifswald Museum Harbor loop from Greifswald

5.05km

01:17

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Greifswald Market Square – St. Jacobi Church, Greifswald loop from Greifswald

2.86km

00:44

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Greifswald Town Hall – Greifswald Market Square loop from Ostseeviertel (Ryckseite)

9.50km

02:25

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 90 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Greifswald, Hither Pomerania Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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1. Greifswald Town Hall – Greifswald Museum Harbor loop from Greifswald

2. Greifswald Market Square – St. Jacobi Church, Greifswald loop from Greifswald

3. Greifswald Town Hall – Greifswald Market Square loop from Ostseeviertel (Ryckseite)

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