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Hand-pulled Pünte ferry — Amdorf–Wiltshausen

Hand-pulled Pünte ferry — Amdorf–Wiltshausen

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Hand-pulled Pünte ferry — Amdorf–Wiltshausen

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Location: East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Pulp-Fiction

June 25, 2025

A pünte is a historic ferry, more specifically a hand-pulled wagon ferry, which was particularly common in northern Germany, especially in East Frisia, and is still used in some cases today.

A pünte is a flat, self-propelled cargo vessel that is pulled across the water by people or horses. It is often connected by a rope or chain attached to both banks, or is moved by a rope pulled by a crank or a horse on the bank.

In the region around Leer in East Frisia, the pünte is known as the "Hand-Pulled Ferry Pünte" and is considered a special attraction and monument on the water. It is primarily used as a historic ferry, connecting the towns of Amdorf and Wiltshausen.

In summary, a pünte is a historic ferry that is of particular interest due to its design and operation as a hand-pulled cargo vessel.

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Hägar

October 5, 2025

A must-visit, including a ferry ride. A lovely restaurant with views of the three rivers Jümme and Leda, and the hand-operated ferry (Pünte)

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Location: East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Hand-pulled Pünte ferry — Amdorf–Wiltshausen

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