The mighty Idstedt lion by the sculptor Herman Wilhelm Bissen (*1798-1868 †) aroused emotions like no other monument in the history of Denmark and the borderland, and caused discussions and …

Translated by

•

Hans Jaron

November 12, 2017

Hiking

Was the first municipal cemetery in the country. The Old Cemetery, preserved until today almost unchanged, is one of the most important monuments of classicism in Schleswig-Holstein. The Idstedt Lion is a victory monument and commemorates the victory of the Danish Army over Schleswig-Holstein at the Battle of Idstedt on July 25, 1850.
The result of this victory was that Flensburg still belonged to Denmark.

Translated by

•

JR56

October 25, 2021

Hiking

The Flensburg lion (also Idstedt lion) by the Danish sculptor Herman Wilhelm Bissen, a sculpture of late classicist monumental sculpture, was used as a memorial for the victory of the …

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Idstedt Lion Monument (Istedløwe) in Flensburg

4.6

(135)

940

hikers

#1.

Nordertor (North Gate), Flensburg – Flensburg Harbor Point loop from Flensburg

6.88km

01:49

70m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

#2.

Hafenspitze East Marina – Flensburg Harbour loop from Mürwik

11.3km

02:59

100m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

#3.

Hafenspitze East Marina – Flensburg Harbour loop from Weiche

13.8km

03:36

110m

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

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 40 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

14°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Hafenspitze East Marina

Flensburg Courtyards (Flensburger Höfe)

Norderstraße Hanging Shoes and Cat Street Art

Forest Trail with Fitness Stations

Kleine St.-Jürgen-Treppe

Flensburg Harbor

View of Flensburg Old Town

Schwanenteich Flensburg

Flensburg Fjord

Südermarkt Flensburg

Idstedt Lion Monument (Istedløwe) in Flensburg

#1.

Nordertor (North Gate), Flensburg – Flensburg Harbor Point loop from Flensburg

#2.

Hafenspitze East Marina – Flensburg Harbour loop from Mürwik

#3.

Hafenspitze East Marina – Flensburg Harbour loop from Weiche

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️