ゲファースドルフの湖・トップ10

The Balksee lake is located in the heart of the "Balksee und Randmoore/Basmoor und Nordahner Holz" nature reserve, a virtually untouched moorland and geestrand lake area. Especially from the top, the tower offers unobstructed views over the lake, ideal for birdwatching. With a bit of luck, you might even spot sea eagles and numerous other water birds. The tower is only about 150 meters from the parking lot and is easily accessible by bike or on foot. Inside, you'll find a hut with tables and benches, perfect for a short break and picnic in the great outdoors.

The former clay pit used for brick production in Hemmoor is now leased to a fishing club. Luckily, you can use the circular trail. Keep your dog on a leash, pick up any droppings, and don't leave any trash behind—all good. :-)

The clay lake, this is where clay was mined for the former cement factory. After mining ended, the pit filled with groundwater. Today it is a leased water for anglers.

This route is also worth walking...

You can't go there by bike, but you can walk. The area belongs to the fishing club.

River Loft Hotel

The emergence of the Braake is still quite young and, above all, powerful. When one of the worst catastrophes swept across the North Sea in the form of the “Christmas Flood 1717” on Boxing Day in 1717, it destroyed the dykes in many places. This is also the case in many places along the Elbe. The water masses of the Christmas flood brought death and ruin, they destroyed large regions and they created new landscapes.

a beautiful view of the Balksee