Buchholz (Aller): Circular Route and Travel Ideas

Exploring Buchholz (Aller)

The Buchholz circular route is a great starting point if you would like to explore Buchholz (Aller) on foot or by bicycle. There are several places to rest along the way. You can include these stops in your hike or cycling tour; the circular route is therefore suited to travelers who plan their trip around outdoor activities.

The Aller: Transport history and fish migration

Freight traffic on the Aller in the municipality was discontinued in 1968. At the Allerschleuse weir near Marklendorf, the municipality has a fish passage facility with a conventional upstream passage and a separate downstream passage. This allows fish to pass the weir in both directions. The two Aller-related topics highlight different aspects: its historic use as a transport route and a facility that enables fish to migrate past the weir.

A traditional Easter bonfire on Easter Saturday is part of local customs. If you would like to time your trip to coincide with this event, check the exact date beforehand.

Heidekreis: More topics for planning your trip

The wider destination of Heidekreis has miles of signposted routes for cycling, hiking, Nordic walking and horseback riding, leading to worthwhile destinations. This regional variety of routes complements the specific Buchholz circular route with more opportunities for outdoor activities. Individual routes may change, so it is worth checking the current route details when planning a specific trip.

The landscape of Heidekreis also has its own highlights. Wilseder Berg is 169 meters high and the highest elevation in the North German Plain. Its surroundings are almost car-free: cars can only reach the access roads to parking areas in the villages around the nature reserve. Otherwise, visitors get around on foot or by bicycle. If you are planning a visit, take these access conditions into account and check parking options before your trip.

Heidekreis offers a range of places to explore its culture and history. Walsrode Abbey is the oldest of the famous Heide monasteries. Ahlden Castle was built on the Alte Leine in 1579 and is associated with the exile of Electress Sophia Dorothea. The Hof der Heidmark in Bad Fallingbostel was built in 1642, dismantled in 1936 and rebuilt in Liethwald; it is a listed building and one of the oldest buildings in Heidekreis district. The Sieben Steinhäuser near Ostenholz are megalithic tombs from the Stone Age.

Heidekreis offers a range of leisure activities. At Heide Park in Soltau, Peppa Pig Land has gentle rides and family entertainment for younger children; the Big 7 include the roller coasters Colossos, Krake and Scream. Buhl Activity Park Walsrode offers high ropes courses and an 18-hole football golf course. As individual activities may not always be available, it is best to check before your visit. At Serengeti Park, a 10-kilometer safari drive in your own car takes you through the Serengeti Safari.

Discover more destinations

Hützel, Soltau, Siedlung am Krummen Winkel, Behringen, Schneverdingen, Kirchboitzen, Bomlitz, Bispingen

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