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Backenberger Lake

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Backenberger Lake

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    Location: Adelebsen, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    April 28, 2019

    Mountain biking

    Lake Backenberg (also Backenbergsee, Kratersee Güntersen, Kratersee in Backenberg) was created by basalt mining. The 385 m high Backenberg near Güntersen is a volcano extinct about 14 million years ago. The basalt has been mined as a much sought after raw material between 1927 and 1972. The lake has filled the basalt pit created during mining. Baden is possible. (Source: Wikipedia)
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    June 24, 2019

    Cycling

    From the west, difficult to reach, but the beautiful lake is a great compensation.
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    April 15, 2021

    Road cycling

    Not a racing bike highlight, as it can only be reached via gravel roads and paths.
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    1. Klusteich with a shelter – Bursfelde Abbey loop from Hann. Münden

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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