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Here, a small, narrow trail (on the embankment of an old railway line) leads through the bushes. Due to the widening of the A21/B404, construction is underway here, and a section of the trail has been removed – meaning: unfortunately, there will be no further access here at some point.

A wide view of the lake, which you probably can't get any closer to from this side.

Evangelical church building from 1695. A crypt was added to the brick building in 1734. OBLIQUE: The bell tower stands next to the church.

St. Catherine's Church (Sankt-Katharinen-Kirche) in Kirchbarkau is a historical Lutheran church built in the 12th century. She is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who is revered as one of the fourteen holy helpers and the patroness of philosophers and scientists. was built in the 12th century and has since been an important religious center in the region. She is named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who is revered as one of the fourteen holy helpers and the patroness of philosophers and scientists.

The village church of St. Katharinen was built in 1695 as a brick hall church. The free-standing wooden bell tower dates from the beginning of the 16th century.

The Eider's source is located a short distance away, around the Schönhagen and Löhnsdorf estates. The river then flows into Lake Bothkamp. Here in Bissee, the local history association has an informative information board about it.

The headwaters of the Eider, the "Dröge(n) Eider", flows into Lake Bothkamper coming from the south and leaves it in the southwest near Bissee with the name "Eider". The Bothkamper See and its surroundings are part of the FFH area, the area of the "Upper Eider including lakes", which includes the entire upper reaches of the Eider from the Bothkamper See to the eighth weir. (Source: Information sign on site)

The wooden bridge over the Drögen Eider has been renovated. You can continue cycling through the private property towards Siek / Gut Bothkamp.