우르발트 하스브루흐‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪16‬개의 천연기념물

There was significantly less water in Peterteich today. This seating area overlooking the water is beautiful.

Today, there was significantly less water in Peterteich than at this time last year. No water flowed from the overflow pipe into Brookbäke.

The Hasbruch differs from many other forests in its surroundings in that it is a historically old forest. This includes areas that have existed continuously as forest since reforestation after the last ice age and have been spared from complete deforestation. Within the northern European lowlands, the Hasbruch is one of the eight largest "historically old forests". With its approximately 630 hectares, it is the largest in the Lower Saxony lowlands. Even if wood extraction or use by grazing livestock took place here, the very old forest soil that still exists and the millennia-long continuity of the forest habitat with old, strong trees is a very outstanding quality feature. Source: Information sign for the Hasbruch

The Amalien Oak stood in the Hasbruch primeval forest and was one of the most famous oaks in Germany. The oak was visited by many people in the 19th century. Along with the Big Oak, the Amalien Oak was one of the last primeval forest giants in the Hasbruch. Today, only the Friederike Oak remains there, and it is preparing to follow in its footsteps. The condition of the Amalien Oak deteriorated increasingly. Recently, the last living branches were only supported by a 10 cm wide strip of bark. The circumference was recently around 10 m. On February 10, 1982, the oak finally collapsed. The remains are now almost completely overgrown and can hardly be seen. More information: https://www.monumentale-eichen.de/historisch-bedeutsame-eichen/hasbruch/

The natural forest is the most beautiful part of the forest.

The age of the Friederiken Oak can only be estimated. It's a secret, as is often the case with women. Some say 1200 years, others even 1300. To ensure that the soil around the oak tree is not compacted, which would damage the roots, the Lower Saxony State Forests have erected a new fence.

The Hasbruch is worth a trip at any time of the year. Unfortunately it is often very overcrowded on the weekends

During our hike we go almost around the Peterteich. We see the Peterbrück and the Peterbank. Numerous frogs are croaking here - is one of them called Peter? :-)