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Ostfriesland Equator

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    Location: Friedeburg, Wittmund, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    September 30, 2019

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    Ostfriesland Equator

    On Earth, the location of each point is determined by a latitude and longitude (geographical coordinates). East Frisia stretches between 53 ° and 54 ° north latitude. Therefore, …
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    October 27, 2022

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    I think it's not worth driving twice 400 m dirt road for the small sign.
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    December 31, 2023

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    “East Frisia Equator” was determined in 1974 by the Aurich land registry office. The whole thing is apparently a tourist gag, probably at the instigation of the city of Aurich, in whose territory the spot on the East Frisia hiking trail is located. Anyone who cycles on the East Frisia hiking trail from Aurich towards the coast is said to cross the East Frisia equator between Sandhorst and Plaggenburg. A plaque attached to the arch explains that East Frisia lies between the 53rd and 54th degrees northern latitude extends.
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    1. Ostfriesland Hiking Trail – Ostfriesland Equator loop from Wittmund

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

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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

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