The best road cycling routes around Bendestorf

I personally always find the term "Kriegsdenkmal" (war memorial), used (not only here) in the name of the highlight, a bit jarring. Although it is the literal translation of the English "War Memorial" and widely used in that language, in my subjective opinion, the term should not be used that way in German. After all, one commemorates not "the war" itself, but rather "the victims of the war(s)." For many decades, the term "Kriegerdenkmal" (war memorial) was common throughout the country; now, "Gefallenen-Denkmal" (fallen memorial) or "-Ehrenmal" (war memorial) is gaining ground. In my opinion, this term much better clarifies the current (dual) meaning—namely, on the one hand, to commemorate the victims of war and tyranny, and on the other, to understand this as a reminder to maintain peace.

A stretch of road you'd dream of: virtually no traffic, great asphalt, and an entertaining route with very, very gentle undulations. The only flaw: too short.

Children's King - Is there a connection with the Königsplatz, where the mausoleum is located?

Extremely bike-friendly owners. They cycle a lot themselves. Delicious cakes. Highly recommended!

An impressive building. Interesting that these small towns have such large churches.

The watermill in Holm is located directly on the Seeve Bridge. The first Holm watermill was probably built by the Winsen bailiff Christoph von Hodenberg, who created a manor from the farming village of Holm in 1567 and likely built a mill right away. The Holm Mill is first mentioned in 1615 in a dispute between the miller Tamke from Bendesdorf. During the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), the French probably burned down the Holm Mill in November 1757, but Baron Ludwig Schenk von Winterstedt, owner of the Holm manor, had it rebuilt in 1758. In the second half of the 19th century, the milling mechanism was completely renovated, so that nothing of the technology from 1758 remains. After the Second World War, the Holmer Mill served as a refugee camp, and grain was only milled occasionally until the mill lay empty and unused in the 1970s. Starting in 1977, after a usage agreement was signed between the mill owner and the History and Museum Association, the mill experienced new life and became the nucleus of our association. By Easter 1981, a new water wheel was installed, and a "demonstration" was held on milling days. By 1993, the water wheel was replaced for the second time in the association's history, this time with a more durable metal structure. Today, the Holmer Mill is used for lectures, art exhibitions, concerts, and monthly milling. https://www.gmv-buchholz.de/seite14.html

From 1254 to 1542, Pattensen was an archdeaconry (place of jurisdiction) of the diocese of Minden, to which the churches of Hanover also belonged. Until the Reformation, Pattensen was therefore more important than the current state capital. Before World War II, Catholic families were cared for by the parish of Ruthe near Sarstedt. Many displaced persons from the German eastern territories and evacuees from the Aachen area came to Pattensen after 1945, and the parish of St. Maria was founded. It consists of the towns of Pattensen, Harkenbleck, Hiddestorf, Hüpede, Koldingen, Oerie, Ohlendorf, Reden and Vardegötzen-Thiedenwiese.

A straight road with great asphalt and lined with trees - not only does it look fantastic, it's also a really good place to drive.