エルスフレートの天然記念物・トップ20

Northern side shortly after the exit of the Hankhauser Bäke

Ellernteich with a fountain

The Ellernteich is a real curiosity - because this pond was created twice. The Grand Duke of Oldenburg, Peter Friedrich Ludwig, had a park built here in Rastede next to his summer residence. His son and successor, Paul Friedrich August, expanded the park in the style of an English landscape park. In the course of this, the local lowland, which was covered with alders, known in Low German as Ellern, was converted into a fish pond in 1842. How complex the undertaking was can be seen from the fact that the pond was only completed 9 years later, in 1848. When it was completed, a new line of sight was created from the castle across the Ellern and Mühlenteich ponds to the water mill.

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

The observation tower only slightly improves the view. It was difficult to get to the tower today. There is still a lot of water in the moor.

The reconstruction of this prehistoric boardwalk stands on the edge of the Witte Moor. In the past, when the moor was not yet drained, there was no other way to cross it. Today everything is much easier. Some boards provide information about the history and a large seating area invites you to take a break.

Stroll in the beautiful city park along the Ellernteich circular hiking trail. This is 4.1 km long

From here you have a fantastically beautiful view of the polder. It's even nicer in the morning when the sun doesn't hit your face.