シュヴァルムシュテットの天然記念物・トップ20

Since 2007, NABU has maintained a 5-hectare site in the Brelinger Berge landscape conservation area in Wedemark. Bats also live here.

former transformer station with information board

The path leads along the geological educational trail past several sand pits. The paths are partly sandy, but still easy to walk. Particularly recommended in spring

The Ölberg (Oil Hill) in Wietze was formed from washing sand and spoil from oil production. It is a unique viewpoint. From 1930 until the final closure of the oil well in 1963, the Ölberg served as a dumping ground for this washing sand and spoil. The hill rises to a height of 41.5 meters and has been reclaimed by nature. Today, the Ölberg is not only a silent testament to Wietze's industrial past, but also a popular viewpoint and place for experiencing nature.

The Oelberg wants to be experienced 😉

Geology you can touch - varied and explained in an exciting way.

Why do some stones sound bright and some dull? You will find out the answer at the Klangsteine station. When you throw a rock into the water, you'll see ripples spreading around where the rock meets the surface. It is similar with sound. When you hit a rock with a hammer, a sound wave propagates inside the rock. If it is finely crystalline or homogeneous, you will hear a bright sound. If there are crystal boundaries or microcracks that impede the propagation of the sound wave, a muffled tone is heard. Try it now!

At the boulder stack you will get to know the four rock classes as they can be found at different depths of the earth or on the earth's surface: plutonic rock such as granite, effusion rock such as porphyry, metamorphosed rock such as gneiss or sedimentary rock such as sandstone. You can also touch the stones, which are polished smooth in places, and feel how different the rock types are.