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The Barnstedt Manor Chapel, a half-timbered building with a polygonal eastern end, was built in 1593 by Ludolph von Estorff. Originally built on a different site, Eleonore de Farcy de St. Laurent, wife of Ludolph-Otto von Estorff, had the chapel moved to its present location in 1731 and equipped with a tower and a bell dating from 1368. In 1893, Albrecht von Estorff renovated the chapel, relocating the north entrance to the west side and adding a porch. In 1966, overpainted images from the pulpit altar dating from 1731 and painted beams were uncovered. In 1985, the Lüneburg district carried out a thorough renovation, exposing an old tiled floor and revealing the half-timbering of the gable façade. The chapel is set in an idyllic garden and is now used for church services, weddings, and concerts.

The Pixie toilet, which I discovered by chance behind the chapel, was spotlessly clean, mosquito-free, equipped with toilet paper including a spare roll and smelled very pleasantly of the sea breeze due to the approx. 50 liters of blue perfumed water in the collecting container under the toilet seat. But: it wobbles. Unfortunately, this toilet does not stand flat on the ground, but on four rather small wooden blocks that are not on the same level. As soon as I got on it and put down my backpack, the thing wobbled considerably, only calmed down a little while I was sitting and wobbled so much when I stood up that I thought someone outside was shaking it. In no time at all, I pulled up my pants, opened the door and stepped out of the rocking ship. The uneven position and the vibrating amount of water in the tank make using the toilet a real indoor-outdoor adventure.

The rest area offers two shady benches and two covered areas. There is a large fire pit in the middle.

Unfortunately not recommended without sufficient cushioning or with luggage.

The stream is only visible in a few places in the NSG. A little further towards Kolkhagen there is also a bench for a break.

The chapel was built in 1593 by the then owner of the manor Ludolph von Estorff and was last renovated in 2016/17. Today it is mainly used for summer concerts. But also from the outside it's a wonderful little church in an idyllic location.

The estate has existed since the 14th century, the current complex dates back to the 17th century, and has belonged to the von Estorff family almost without interruption.

Beautiful moor on the Barnstedt-Melbecker Bach, there is also a bench in the shade at the bridge over the ditch