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The Bärenhöhle forest inn is idyllically situated in the Deister hills near Egestorf (Barsinghausen) and is a popular destination for hikers and day-trippers. Surrounded by ancient beech trees, it offers a cozy atmosphere with a rustic dining room, a conservatory, and a large beer garden nestled in the greenery. The kitchen combines regional and seasonal dishes – from game and asparagus specialties to the popular schnitzel day. Breakfast is served in the mornings, and on weekends a generous buffet featuring regional products and homemade jams is offered. Thanks to its proximity to the Egestorf S-Bahn station, the Bärenhöhle is easily accessible and perfect for a break after a hike. Whether for a family outing, a celebration, or a casual get-together – here, good food meets genuine Deister idyll.

You can briefly visit these cliffs on the way to the Lönturm. I find the place interesting for a few pictures.

Evidence from the Middle Ages: the remains of Calenberg Castle in Pattensen. https://www.visit-hannover.com/Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten-Stadttouren/Hannover-Urlaubsregion/Calenberger-Land/Die-Feste-Calenberg

Driving past it forever, the "discovery" and the visit were worth it. Old relics and today only a ruin.

The witch's kitchen on the Thüster Berg is a bizarre rocky outcrop west of the Kanstein. Due to the Christian renaming of this place, a pagan, cultic meaning can be assumed. Source: https://www.mystic-culture.de/kultplatz/kanstein/detail/detail_09.html

The first mention of a coal seam can be found in 1738. Excavation only began on October 31, 1831. After 103 meters, mining could begin in 1832. The mined coal was used to supply local industrial plants and as domestic fuel and forge coal. In 1862, the Feggendorfer tunnel was penetrated by a direct connection to the Hohenbostel tunnel. The natural air circulation created by the approximately 100 m difference in height between the two mouths was used for ventilation. Annual production rose from 840 t to 1600 t and finally fell to 540 t. In 1879, the mine was closed for economic reasons, but was maintained to ventilate the Hohenbostel tunnel until 1895, when it was closed. In 1917, the last year of the First World War, the tunnel was reopened and expanded after a 40-year break due to the poor supply situation. In 1921, 139 men mined 80 to 90 tons per day. The mine was officially closed in 1947, but continued to be used on a small scale until 1952. In that year, all usable facilities were demolished and the access was blown up. The tracks and the mine cars were used in other Deister mines. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feggendorfer_Stolln

In the past, hard coal was mined here and brought down via the braking distance. You can see the mine house, old carts, unused rails, the entrance to the tunnel and old and new tools. There is also plenty of space to take a break before completing the ascent to Kreuzbuche.

Refuge for animals and plants! Here is something else from the network: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6hlengebiet_im_Kleinen_Deister