The Top 20 Lakes around Helmstedt

Breathtaking area, reminds me a bit of Karl May's films 😉.

Barbecue and information board on Lappwaldsee

"The so-called "Velpker Switzerland" has a special charm. In the dense pine and birch forests you can discover many romantic ponds. These are former sandstone quarries that have been left … read more

The Langeleben elf path is a special hiking trail that is sure to make children's hearts beat faster. Everywhere, on the branches, on the ground, in bushes, on roots and stones, ... you can discover something here. read more

Nice pond in an attractive park with great plants and short distances to the clinic park

Many small ponds have been created here as a result of stone quarrying. Information boards explain the origin and the special features of the geological formations.
During our hike, however, … read more

“Velpker Switzerland” 🇨🇭 was created through the mining of sand and stone. Geological formations were uncovered that show how the history of the earth has developed in our region.

One of many spring pots with an interesting history.

After the end of the Second World War, a large part of the quarries were shut down due to a lack of profitability, and the small remainder of the quarry … read more