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Pure relaxation.

The Ratsteich was originally created by damming an arm of the Ilmenau as part of fortification measures. Today, the Ratsteich is a popular tourist destination: there are restaurants here, you can stroll through the park and relax on the benches. The Ratsteich meadow is also a popular place to play. I particularly liked the water fountain.

Oldenstädter See near Uelzen. The quarry lake was created during the construction of the Mittelland Canal and is now ideal for swimming, fishing and water sports. There is a hiking trail around it and opportunities to stop for refreshments (at least in summer).

Beautiful observation tower, enjoy the view of the lake and the birds

Location: Lake Hardau is located southwest of Uelzen and is part of the Ilmenau River. It is located in the middle of a picturesque landscape surrounded by forests and meadows. Formation: Lake Hardau was created by the construction of a dam on the Ilmenau River. The dam was built in the 1970s to regulate the river and ensure a reliable water supply for the surrounding communities. Size: Lake Hardau has a maximum length of about 3 kilometers and a maximum width of about 500 meters. Its area is around 100 hectares. Recreational activities: Lake Hardau offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for visitors. These include fishing, boating, swimming and water sports such as sailing and windsurfing. There are also hiking and cycling trails along the lake, which are ideal for walks and trips into nature. Nature and surroundings: The area around Lake Hardau is characterized by a rich flora and fauna. The lake's shores and surrounding forests provide habitat for various bird species as well as other wildlife such as deer and wild boar. Tourist Attractions: There are various sights and tourist attractions near Lake Hardau, including historic towns such as Uelzen with its unique Hundertwasser train station and the picturesque half-timbered town of Lüneburg. Lake Hardau is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike who want to enjoy nature and experience various waterfront recreational activities.

A good tip for any time of year. Always a reason to take a short break here on a bike tour or during a hike.

A path leads directly along the banks of the Ratsteich under plane trees and has many park benches that invite you to linger and look. The swans and ducks make their rounds here and sometimes lurk for food. Much to the children's delight, you can still feed here because the Ratsteich is not a stagnant body of water, but is traversed by an arm of the Ilmenau. If you follow the riverside path around the lake to the right, you will come to the small lock and the waterfall. With coffee and cake in the outdoor area of the restaurant located here, you can also listen to the sound of the waterfall. The Ratsteich was created by damming an arm of the Ilmenau in 1643. Due to the Thirty Years' War, the defenses were supposed to be strengthened, especially in the area of the Gudestor. Later it served as a fire pond, cattle trough or was used by breweries to cool beer. The adjacent Ratsteichwiese, where a small picnic is often held, used to be flooded regularly - when the winter was still winter - so that a wonderfully large ice surface was created here. Children enjoyed skating here. Source: https://www.hansestadt-uelzen.de/home/uelzen-erleben/aktive-freizeitgestalt/naturgenuss-in-der-stadt/an-der-ilmenau.aspx

It's worth taking a break there.