ティステの天然記念物・トップ20

A great bench for a break at the Gauss Tower memorial on Litberg. Several seating options are available here.

At 65 meters above sea level, the Litberg is the highest elevation in the Stade district. The Gauß observation tower is located in the middle of the forest. Climbing 133 steps, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. Plenty of benches invite you to linger, and there are swings for children.

https://www.vermessungsgeschichte.de/detail/gauss-turm-auf-dem-litberg-bei-sauensiek

A small hill in the middle of the North German plain with historical importance. The Litberg is near Sauensiek, surrounded by Beckdorf and Goldbeck at a height of 65 meters above sea level. From the nearby country road, the first thing that catches your eye is the Gauss Tower standing on the mountain. It towers a few meters above the trees on the Litberg and, when visibility is good, you can see as far as Hamburg. But more on the view later. “Gauß-Turm” because the tower is named after Carl Friedrich Gauss. In 1821 Gauss was supposed to survey the Kingdom of Hanover and was faced with the problem of only having a few viewpoints available. The age of satellites had not yet begun and so Gauss had to make use of natural or artificial elevations to target further survey points.

The tower with a height of 25 meters offers a beautiful all-round view over the Geest landscape after the "ascent". The Moorburg coal-fired power plant, the Hamburg district of Blankenese and the Harburg mountains are clearly visible from here. A little side note for visitors with acrophobia, those who don't like "transparent" trellis steps will need to look ahead or up to the top level. The viewing platform itself is laid out with wooden planks and there is also a bench to sit on. If it is not too windy, you can enjoy the view very well.

Idyllic landscape with sandy paths and juniper bushes.

Great view of the area from the tower.

I headed for the Vareler Heide on a tour between Hamburg and Bremen in order to avoid the main road as much as possible. I was very positively surprised. There is a lot of heather here, sheep or goats graze here and you can also see historic stables. The path through the heath is a lot of fun to drive because it is narrow and technically feasible. A highlight is the beautifully designed recreation area with a work of art. Here you have a great view over the heath. Conclusion: a must see.