Aller Lock – Hademstorf Lock loop from Eickeloh

Aller Lock – Hademstorf Lock loop from Eickeloh

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Aller Lock – Hademstorf Lock loop from Eickeloh

01:10

19.6km

30m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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Gnarled Oak Tree

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a beautiful old tree

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16.5 km

Scenic Cycle Path

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Nice, shady bike path and good to drive.

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17.0 km

Aller Lock

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A narrow lock that you can easily cross on foot, by bike or with a stroller.

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17.1 km

Hademstorf Lock

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Is very idyllic and offers a nice rest area

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17.8 km

Horsehead Pump at Hansa Oil Field

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Oil deposits in Hademstorf

At a depth of 1000 m beneath Hademstorf there is an oil deposit that is one of the smallest in northern Germany. It was formed under a salt dome overhang. This oil deposit was created when chalk was dragged up by the salt rise. In this part, under the so-called salt dome transition, oil has accumulated in the pore space of a sandstone.

A total of 160,000 tons of oil was extracted from these oil deposits between 1941 and 1970. Oil was also extracted from other deposits in villages in the area, such as Eilte and Ahrensheide.

Source: Commemorative publication on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the village of Eickeloh

hademstorf.jimdofree.com/%C3%B6lvorkommen-und-f%C3%B6rderung

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Aller River and Hademstorf Oil Pump

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Between 1941 and 1970, oil was produced in Hademstorf, a total of around 160,000 tons. The oil lay at a depth of about 1,000 meters and was pumped to the surface using horsehead pumps. During World War II, production rose rapidly from a few hundred tons to over 10,000 tons per year. After the war, Vacuum-Oil AG organized transport, initially via the Aller River, and later by rail. The operation brought many workers to the village and left a strong mark on the community. Today, only the preserved horsehead pumps, the oil bridge, and the workers' houses on the Hansa Dam remain as reminders of this era.

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