The best cycling routes around Rodenberg

On July 8, 1951, at the initiative of forest chief Otto Korn, a memorial was inaugurated at the Kreuzbuche for employees of the forestry administration who fell in World War II. The monument, financed by donations from employees of the forestry administration, consists of a 2.50-meter-high memorial stone and a 12-meter-high wooden cross, made from a 15-meter-long oak trunk that cost 344 German marks at the time. Carved into the crossbeams is In hoc signo vince (Latin for: "Conquer under this sign"). The Wealden sandstone, worked by the Egestorf stonemason Karl Sondershausen, bears 10 names of the fallen or missing on the front and another 6 names subsequently chiseled on its left side, and on its back a quote from the Gospel of John. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuzbuche_(Barsinghausen)

You can eat very well 🥘 or just take a short break with coffee and cake 🍰 after hiking 🥾 in the Deister or cycling 🚴‍♂️

The Great Crater and the Crater Fountain are among Bad Nenndorf's most striking landmarks and are closely linked to the spa town's history. They serve as reminders of the town's unique geological features and the use of the healing brine that made Bad Nenndorf famous far beyond the region. The Great Crater is a visually impressive relic of the former brine extraction. Natural geological processes brought saline water to the surface here, forming a crater-like depression over time. This brine was the foundation for Bad Nenndorf's development as a health resort. Today, the Great Crater is a protected natural and cultural monument that captivates visitors with its unusual shape and tranquil atmosphere. The Crater Fountain is located nearby, further emphasizing the importance of the brine within the townscape. The fountain incorporates the historical use of the brine and combines it with modern design. It serves not only as an eye-catching feature but also as a symbol of the spa town's healing tradition.

I always enjoy boating on the canal. Especially in the evenings when the weather is nice! It's quiet and not too crowded!

The Mittelland Canal is the longest artificial waterway in Germany and plays a central role in the European inland navigation network. It runs from the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Hörstel (North Rhine-Westphalia) to the Elbe River near Magdeburg (Saxony-Anhalt) and stretches for approximately 325 kilometers. The canal is one of the most important east-west connections for inland navigation in Germany. It links numerous rivers and canals, including the Rhine, the Weser, the Elbe, and, via further connections, the Oder. This allows for the transport of goods across northern Germany without ships being dependent on the fluctuating water levels of natural rivers. Bulk goods such as coal, ore, building materials, grain, and containers are primarily transported via the Mittelland Canal. It thus contributes significantly to relieving road and rail traffic and is a major factor for the economy and logistics in Germany.

Great place to admire ships

Next to Riepen you have a good view of Mount Kilimanjaro and Bad Nenndorf.

A beautiful side street in Beckedorf. Towards Bad Nenndorf, you reach a dirt road that runs parallel to the B65, but is much more pleasant to ride.