Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Börde

Am Großen Bruch

Optical Telegraph Station No. 18 Neuwegersleben

Discover

Places to see

Germany

Saxony-Anhalt

Börde

Am Großen Bruch

Optical Telegraph Station No. 18 Neuwegersleben

Recommended by 22 cyclists out of 24

Save

Location: Am Großen Bruch, Börde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Top cycling routes to Optical Telegraph Station No. 18 Neuwegersleben

riders

1. Huy Cycle Path – Oschersleben Castle loop from Haus Nienburg

35.3km

02:06

110m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

riders

2. St. Petri Church, Hamersleben – Jakobsberg Cycle Path loop from Oschersleben (Bode)

35.2km

02:11

170m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.0

(2)

riders

3. Chapel of Asseburg Castle – St. Petri Church, Hamersleben loop from Barneberg

34.5km

02:07

200m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

Pascal Hug

July 21, 2019

In the years 1832/33 to 1849/52 state and military news were transmitted in Prussia between Berlin and the seat of the Prussian administration of Rhineland in Koblenz with the help of the opto-mechanical technique. For this purpose, signal systems were erected on existing buildings (churches, castle towers) or on purpose-built functional buildings, whose most important elements were six individually movable wings. Fixed sash positions were assigned meanings and thus transmitted.

Of the total of 62 stations, 11 were located in the area of present-day Saxony-Anhalt (No. 19 to No. 20). These stations are partially marked by a standardized signage (sign).

From the former station buildings u. a. the Johannis church in Magdeburg, the castle in Ampfurth and the reconstructed telegraph station in Neuwegersleben.

Translated by Google •

Pascal Hug

July 21, 2019

Through a reconstruction, a station building with a functioning telegraph system was created, supplemented with a museum on the history and technology of optical telegraphy, u. a. are a faithfully reconstructed telescope, telegraphist uniforms but also a stamp collection and "literary treasures" to look at. In addition, a video presentation provides a vivid picture of the activity of telegraphists.

The visitors are offered history to touch, they can themselves become telegraphists, post messages and watch the other station through a telescope.

Source:

mv-sachsen-anhalt.de/main.pl?page=mus_ort&id=211

Translated by Google •

Pascal Hug

July 21, 2019

Prices

Adults € 1.50 per person

Students € 0.50 per person

Guided tour € 2.00 per person

opening hours

End of April until the end of September

every last sunday of the month from 14:00 to 17:00

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 90 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 20 September

30°C

19°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Am Großen Bruch, Börde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Optical Telegraph Station No. 18 Neuwegersleben

1. Huy Cycle Path – Oschersleben Castle loop from Haus Nienburg

2. St. Petri Church, Hamersleben – Jakobsberg Cycle Path loop from Oschersleben (Bode)

3. Chapel of Asseburg Castle – St. Petri Church, Hamersleben loop from Barneberg

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️