Abstract: In a control device (S) for a hydraulic motor (V) which is adapted to be ed upon at both sides, there are provided working conduits (4, 5) which are alternately connectable via a directional control valve (C) to a pressure source (P) and a tank (T), a load holding valve (H) which is hydraulically openable in a controlled way and is arranged in at least one working conduit (4), as well as a control pressure conduit (13) which is connected to the opening side (16) of said load holding valve (H), with pressure variations arising during the controlled opening of the load holding valve, and the amplitudes of the pressure variations being adapted to be dampened in the control pressure conduit (13) at least via a damping throttle (D).