Natural Monuments
GermanyLower SaxonyLüneburg HeathGifhornWahrenholzRidge fields in Heiliger Hain
Natural Monuments
GermanyLower SaxonyLüneburg HeathGifhornWahrenholzRidge fields in Heiliger Hain
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Ridge fields in Heiliger Hain
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Location: Wahrenholz, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany
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March 20, 2025
Hiking
In the Sacred Grove, parts of the heathland were also temporarily used as fields. With the reversible plow commonly used at the time, the clods could only be turned to one side during plowing. They were always tilted toward the center of the field, which thereby became increasingly raised. Wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, and millet, as well as beans, flax, and poppy, were grown on these so-called vaulted fields. Their remnants can be seen today in the heath and forest as wave-like formations with "hills" and "valleys."
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 80 m
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Location: Wahrenholz, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany