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Alder Swamp in Westerode – View of the Sand Quarry loop from Schlichthorst

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Alder Swamp in Westerode – View of the Sand Quarry loop from Schlichthorst

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Alder Swamp in Westerode – View of the Sand Quarry loop from Schlichthorst

02:53

11.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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2.95 km

Bench by the Stream in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Somewhere, in the middle of the fields with very tall corn, there is this really beautiful, very solid bench, somewhat hidden away. A small stream trickles nearby, barely visible.

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4.32 km

Viewpoint at the Neuenkirchen Sand Quarry

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Lookout point with a small rest area and a view of the sand pit. A board explains what you can see besides her.

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4.62 km

Sand Quarry and Heather at TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

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View into a large sand pit.

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5.61 km

Wetland pond in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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This pond is a little paradise for water birds.

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5.62 km

Alder Swamp in Westerode

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This alder quarry is located in Westerode.

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6.28 km

Rest bench Zum Talblick

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Although this covered playground is a little old, it still serves its purpose. The nameplate, which is probably hand-carved, is very nice.

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7.15 km

View of the Sand Quarry

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Of course everything is cordoned off and there are prohibition signs. Nevertheless, there are some magnificent views of almost white walls of sand.

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8.81 km

Farm Cross Plaggenschale

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This neat court cross can be found in the plague bowl.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.65 km

775 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.11 km

1.71 km

1.15 km

764 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Alder Swamp in Westerode – View of the Sand Quarry loop from Schlichthorst

Bench by the Stream in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Viewpoint at the Neuenkirchen Sand Quarry

Sand Quarry and Heather at TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

Wetland pond in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Alder Swamp in Westerode

Rest bench Zum Talblick

View of the Sand Quarry

Farm Cross Plaggenschale

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