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Arkeburg Fortified Settlement

Arkeburg Fortified Settlement

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Arkeburg Fortified Settlement

Name: Arkeburg Fortified Settlement
Rating: 2

Recommended by 18 mountain bikers

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Wildeshauser Geest

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Location: Goldenstedt, Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Mitteldamm, Arkeburger Moor – Huntestau 7 (Varenescher Dam) loop from Goldenstedt

63.2km

03:56

150m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Along the Moor Railway – Arkeburg Fortified Settlement loop from Goldenstedt

26.8km

01:32

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Goldenstedter Moor – Mitteldamm, Arkeburger Moor loop from Vechta

36.9km

02:12

70m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Frilling

June 27, 2021

Very nice destination

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Wilhelm und Lea

July 8, 2021

A trip here is definitely worth it. The circular route is also interesting.

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Franc 🚲🍀🥾🌞

October 19, 2025

A little information from the internet:

Historical profile

Built around the time of the Christianization of the local region in the 8th/9th century AD.
On one side, the attacking Franks, on the other, the defending Saxons.
Largest historic double ring wall system in northwest Germany.
Perimeter of the outer, three- to four-meter-high ring wall: 980 m.
Perimeter of the inner, five- to six-meter-high ring wall: 630 m.
Total area: approx. 7 hectares
Walls were secured by palisades and gates.
Southern protection provided by the moor. Wing walls extended to natural wetlands in the east and west.
Protection for many thousands of people
Expression of power and control over a nearby trade route.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Goldenstedt, Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Arkeburg Fortified Settlement

1. Mitteldamm, Arkeburger Moor – Huntestau 7 (Varenescher Dam) loop from Goldenstedt

2. Along the Moor Railway – Arkeburg Fortified Settlement loop from Goldenstedt

3. View of Goldenstedter Moor – Mitteldamm, Arkeburger Moor loop from Vechta

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