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Westendorfer Tor (Westendorf Gate)

Westendorfer Tor (Westendorf Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Westendorfer Tor (Westendorf Gate)

Recommended by 29 hikers out of 31

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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MiGo 62

September 19, 2021

From the central parking lot you can get directly to the center. There are a few shops around the beautifully designed square. From here you can find nice motifs for a photo.

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December 30, 2023

The Westendorf Gate was one of the four city gates of Schöningen. Only the coat of arms stone from 1604, which was installed in the remains of the wall of the former gate in 2005, has been preserved. The three other goals were:
• the Salztor, also Hessen or Hesiger Tor in the south (Salzstrasse)
• the Niedern or Ostentor in the east (Niedernstrasse)
• the Esbecker Tor or Neue Tor in the north (Neuetor)
The "Westendorf" was an independent community until 1767.

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Steve

August 25, 2025

A truly amazing highlight. A quick photo stop is worth it.

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Elevation 140 m

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Westendorfer Tor (Westendorf Gate)

1. Elmsburg Church Ruins – Hockersteine Burial Mounds loop from Hoiersdorf

2. Old Warberg Castle Ruins – Elmsburg Church Ruins loop from Esbeck

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