The best running trails around Colnrade

The village community center houses the Sun Stone from the Funnelbeaker culture, which was found in neighboring Beckstedt. The stone is approximately 4,500 years old. It is an extraordinary testament to the craftsmanship of Stone Age culture. It can be viewed directly when the community center is open; otherwise, it can be seen through the large doors and windows.

The recreation park includes a 7-hectare swimming lake, the Huntetal campsite, and an open-air stage. The planning and implementation were carried out by the Mumm engineering and architectural firm from Wildeshausen. The Hartensbergsee recreation park was opened in the summer of 1980 by then-Minister-President Ernst Albrecht. In the spring of 2007, the park was fenced off by the Goldenstedt Visitor and Tourist Association, despite widespread support for a petition. Since then, admission has been charged on "summer days." The focal point of the recreation park is the lake. Approximately half of the lake is surrounded by a sandy beach. The lake is particularly popular with day trippers during the summer months. The lake is surrounded by tall trees and has large lawns. The HIZ (Hunte Information Center) has been located at Hartensbergsee since 2005. This exhibition building provides visitors with an overview of the Hunte River. It provides comprehensive information about the river's history as well as its flora and fauna. Many exhibits allow visitors to gain an insight into the river and its ecosystem.

Around 1938, Dietrich Schwarting built a sheepfold on his property at the Pestrup burial ground. He began breeding Heidschnucke sheep and thus acquired a flock, which he tended at the burial ground. After Dietrich Schwarting's death, his son Georg continued the breeding. The sheepfold became dilapidated and too small. The large flock could no longer be accommodated in the sheepfold. The Düngstrup Local History Society planned to build a new sheepfold in 1968. In order to be independent of Schwarting, the building had to be constructed on a different property. On Saturday, February 22, 1969, the new building was handed over to Schwarting, the shepherd, in the presence of many honored guests. In April 1973, disagreements arose with the shepherd. Schwarting sold the flock and his property to emigrate to Canada. At intervals, several shepherds took over the Pestrup burial ground with their flocks. On April 10, 1976, the sheepfold burned down (children playing). After several discussions, it was decided to rebuild the sheepfold. The topping-out ceremony was held on October 15, 1976. Many shepherds followed suit. On August 18, 1981, a barn for straw, fodder, and hay was built behind the sheepfold. Afterward, the sheepfold was no longer used. Politicians suggested another use, which the local history society did not approve. The forestry administration now takes over grazing the burial ground and finds a suitable herd of Heidschnuck sheep in Wagenfeld-Ströhen. The Teerling family, from the Teerling shepherd's farm, makes the herd available twice a year. This is how the three-way alliance works: Teerling the sheep, the forestry office the burial ground, and the Düngstrup local history society the sheepfold complex. On the night of February 26, 1981, the sheepfold was taken over. On February 27, 2011, the sheepfold burned down again (arson). The local history society was not discouraged and began rebuilding. On May 12, 2012, the sheepfold was dedicated with an ecumenical service. Source: https://heimatverein-duengstrup.de/der-schafkoben-auf-dem-pestruper-graeberfeld/

The entire area is heavily waterlogged and partly impassable. A nature reserve. In places, shallow peat bogs are cut by farmers. Paths are overgrown and mostly impassable. Remains of old Hunte River loops with open water.

Why this clearing is called the Rose Garden, I can't say. We've never seen roses here.

A short stretch of almost covered road, decorated with trees. There's something romantic about rolling along it with pleasure.

Nice beach bar ideal for a rest

There used to be a hut there but it is no longer there, I discovered two small, freshly planted rose plants...maybe it will become a rose garden 🌹