ゲファースドルフの天然記念物・トップ13

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.

At approximately 74 meters above sea level, the Silberberg is the highest natural elevation in the Wingst region and the entire Elbe-Weser triangle. At the summit, you'll find a memorial plaque commemorating the legend of the giant family "Wingis," a historic Gauss stone, a bench, a summit cross, and a summit book. The area around the Silberberg is part of the Wingst Forest, which includes nature reserves such as the Balksee lake, the Quellental valley, and moors. Many signposted circular trails lead around the Silberberg.

You can't see far from the highest point in the district of Cuxhaven. But it's still worth a visit. There are a few benches for resting at the summit.

diving paradise

The chalk lake in the Warstade district is the legacy of 117 years of cement production. Chalk was mined here from 1862 to 1976 and processed in a cement factory directly on what is now the lake. After the end of mining, the pit filled with groundwater. The lake, originally 130 meters deep, was flattened to 60 meters by backfilling rubble and rubble from the original chalk factory, but is still the third deepest body of water in northern Germany and covers around 33 hectares. The lake is also internationally known as a diving and leisure center and is a challenging diving area due to the depth, visibility and low water temperature. There have already been fatal diving accidents several times. The lake can be dived by divers all year round for a fee; a dive center is on site. Carrying a second first stage with a separate regulator is mandatory. In addition to the sunken industrial plant, underwater attractions include car wrecks, a sunken sailing boat and a sailing yacht, a truck that was brought in on the "shaker" and an airplane, a Piper PA-28, which formerly belonged to the astronaut Alan Shepard. Various types of trout and salmon are bred in the mostly crystal-clear water, which can also be fished. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemmoor#Kultur_und_Seehensw%C3%BCrdigkeit

A nature reserve with a viewing pavilion that is really worth seeing. Equipped with table and benches for a rest. Tip: paper tablecloth is advisable, there are "cleanliness and tidying bitches"

On the Silberberg you can read a story about a huge family that tells how the mountain got its name. Also very nice resting place.

Highest elevation in the Wingst. According to legend, it was made from stones that a giant dug out of the resin and, thanks to their silvery sheen, mistook for silver.