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Monument "As far as your feet can carry you"

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Monument "As far as your feet can carry you"

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    Location: Westoverledingen, Leer, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    May 17, 2021

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    The monument Am Russenweg is dedicated to the prisoners of war Russian forced laborers who built the 5 kilometer long road from Rajen in Westrhauderfehn to Wiek in Papenburg during the First World War. Two display boards provide further explanations about the background and the region. A seating group gives the opportunity to take a rest. The place is located between Flachsmeer and Klostermoor on the street of the same name and is a comfortable destination for bike tours.
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    July 1, 2025

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    Memorial "As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me"

    Dedicated to the Russian prisoners of war who built this 5 km stretch of road during World War I.

    In their memory, the road is called "Russian Road." There is no Russian Path at this location. A short section of Russian Path can be found much further down towards Papenburg.
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    July 4, 2019

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    At this point there is a poster on the history of the Russenweg as well as a sculpture, unfortunately already slightly damaged by vandals.
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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Westoverledingen, Leer, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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