The best MTB trails around Oebisfelde-Weferlingen

When you are there, a detour towards Helmstedt and Marienborn is worthwhile. One of the most important border crossings between the Federal Republic and the GDR used to be located there – today, the Helmstedt–Marienborn Border Crossing Memorial is there with well-preserved facilities, an exhibition, and original control areas. You get a very vivid impression of how strictly the border was secured back then.

A small tip: take a moment there and read the inscriptions carefully, if available – many of these monuments in the Drömling tell not only of the fallen, but also of how severely the small villages in the region were affected by the First World War. When you are there, it is also worth consciously perceiving the surroundings: the Drömling is today a very quiet, almost secluded landscape. This contrast between quiet nature and the place of remembrance often makes the visit particularly impressive.

The Ohre-Drömling nature reserve is located in the border region between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and is one of the characteristic lowland wetlands of Northern Germany. At its center is the region around the Ohre River and the large moor and meadow area of the Drömling. The Drömling is an originally very marshy landscape that has been heavily altered over the centuries by drainage and agricultural use. Nevertheless, it has remained an important refuge for many animal and plant species to this day. Typical features include extensive ditches, wet meadows, swamp forests, and small streams.

The small weir on the Aller near Grafhorst is a rather inconspicuous, but important structure for regulating the water level of the Aller. It ensures that the river is controlled and dammed up, while also helping with flood protection in the region.

The Elisabethkirche Grafhorst is particularly worth a visit if you are interested in regional church architecture: Pay attention to the simple, rural-influenced construction style, which is typical for the area, and take a moment to explore the quiet churchyard – you can feel the long village history particularly well there.

A nice tip for the route along the Steimker Graben: It's best to walk the route early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when it's quieter and the light is particularly pleasant. The route is well-suited for walking or cycling and offers plenty of greenery and a relaxed atmosphere right by the water – ideal for switching off for a while.

If you have enough time, you can visit the castle as part of a guided tour.

A great highlight. Highly recommended!