Forest swimming pool Okerteich - a gem on the outskirts

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Forest swimming pool Okerteich - a gem on the outskirts

During our hike around the center of Altenau (Altenauer Runde) we came across the Okerteich, built in 1714 in the valley of the "Kleine Oker", which once served as an artificial pond to supply the mining mills along the "Schatzkammerzug" with water to power the machines.

Lawn sod sealing in the dam core of a pond dam

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Lawn sod sealing in the dam core of a pond dam

We had already reported on the large number of artificially dammed ponds, which are so different in size, for use as backwater to operate the ancient mines in the Harz Mountains in the first article “Pixhaier & Schwarzenbacher Teich am Prahljust Campsite”.

The town of Altenau and its Altenauer Runde

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The town of Altenau and its Altenauer Runde

The town of Altenau is quite centrally located in the Upper Harz, only about 10 kilometers from Clausthal-Zellerfeld in the west, Goslar is about 15 km to the north and Osterode am Harz is about 25 km to the south-west.

Okerstausee - when will the long-awaited "big" rain come back

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Okerstausee - when will the long-awaited

How well can I remember my childhood, when there was a lot of life and hustle and bustle at and on the Okertalsperre, the water level so high that you could “board” the big round trip on the MS Aquamarin at many points along the lake shore, the at that time it took almost 1.5 hours and could be started from any landing stage.

Pixhaier & Schwarzenbacher pond at the Prahljust campsite

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Pixhaier and Schwarzenbacher pond at the Prahljust campsite

Traveling regionally again, this time we ended up in the Upper Harz near Clausthal-Zellerfeld at the Prahljust campsite, where we not only wanted to explore the cycling and hiking trails of the Harz, but also specifically the water supply for driving water wheels to generate energy for the former wanted to take a look at the Upper Harz ore mines.

Jever – old town festival and castle visit

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Jever – old town festival and castle visit

It really was pure coincidence that our trip to the North Sea, which we had planned together with Brita and Gerda, fell on the weekend when the old town festival, which is well known far beyond the city limits of Jever, was being celebrated.

The Pilsum and Pogum mudflat sleds

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The Pilsum and Pogum mudflat sleds

We discovered a strange-looking vehicle on the Pilsum dyke during our tour with Laura von Emden along the coast: a mudflat or mud sled, which is also called Kreier here in the region.

Along the Fehn canals through the moor to Barßel

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Along the Fehn canals through the moor to Barßel

The following day brought us another wonderful excursion, this time through the Ammerland to Barßel. During our hearty breakfast with Mariechen and Jochen, we decided to go on a day trip along the Fehn canals through the peat areas of East Friesland and Ammerland, which are hardly used any more today.

Dangast – culture and rhubarb cake in the Kurhaus

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Dangast – culture and rhubarb cake in the Kurhaus

For the following Sunday morning we had decided to take a short trip to Dangast, which is known far beyond the national borders and well attended due to the Kurhaus with its cultural events and the almost legendary rhubarb cake available there.

Emden - youthful looking harbor town at Dollart

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Emden - young looking harbor town at Dollart

After our walk through the fishing village of Greetsiel, we went back to Emden, where a short tour through the city, should end our day trip to Ostfriesland completed by Laura.

The Leaning Tower of Suurhusen

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The Leaning Tower of Suurhusen

We were coming from Jever via Aurich on the B 210 to Laura, who has been studying in Emden for some time, when we came across the Leaning Tower of Suurhusen.

From Ahrweiler to Osnabrück - stroll through the town

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From Ahrweiler to Osnabrück - stroll through the town

On our journey north, we had chosen accommodation in Osnabrück for the overnight stay, which firstly gave us the opportunity to take a short city tour and secondly to meet Lynn, the daughter of an Alaturka employee who lives in Osnabrück, and who immediately acted as our private city guide offered.

Kite surfing on Spiekeroog beach thanks to steady winds

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Kite surfing on Spiekeroog beach thanks to steady winds

During our walk along the dunes of Spiekeroog, we had already noticed the group of kitesurfers who seemed to be flying through the waves at high speed along the endlessly wide sandy beach of Spiekeroog.

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