オルデンブルクの天然記念物・トップ20

The Ocean Bridge in Harpstedt, Lower Saxony, leads to Little America. The 99-year-old connection originated as a guesthouse, and is now popular with hikers and cyclists. Of course, this doesn't mean the United States, and "ocean" doesn't mean the Atlantic. Rather, this historic structure is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge located in the Wildeshausen Geest region of Lower Saxony. The "Ocean Bridge" is the only way to cross the Delmetal River between the Harpstedt Forest and the Harpstedt district of Little America. Or, as the nature park's website puts it: "The wooden bridge connects the village of Little America with the rest of the world." Source: https://www.kreiszeitung.de/lokales/niedersachsen/seit-99-jahren-ueber-die-ozeanbruecke-geht-es-nach-amerika-92823288.html

The path along the Hunte is very beautiful. New perspectives of the river constantly open up.

The Hasbruch differs from many other forests in its surroundings in that it is a historically old forest. This includes areas that have existed continuously as forest since reforestation after the last ice age and have been spared from complete deforestation. Within the northern European lowlands, the Hasbruch is one of the eight largest "historically old forests". With its approximately 630 hectares, it is the largest in the Lower Saxony lowlands. Even if wood extraction or use by grazing livestock took place here, the very old forest soil that still exists and the millennia-long continuity of the forest habitat with old, strong trees is a very outstanding quality feature. Source: Information sign for the Hasbruch

The Amalien Oak stood in the Hasbruch primeval forest and was one of the most famous oaks in Germany. The oak was visited by many people in the 19th century. Along with the Big Oak, the Amalien Oak was one of the last primeval forest giants in the Hasbruch. Today, only the Friederike Oak remains there, and it is preparing to follow in its footsteps. The condition of the Amalien Oak deteriorated increasingly. Recently, the last living branches were only supported by a 10 cm wide strip of bark. The circumference was recently around 10 m. On February 10, 1982, the oak finally collapsed. The remains are now almost completely overgrown and can hardly be seen. More information: https://www.monumentale-eichen.de/historisch-bedeutsame-eichen/hasbruch/

The natural forest is the most beautiful part of the forest.

The area around the Glaner Heide is a beautiful place to linger

A special experience can be had here in April/May, when the bog myrtle blooms.

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