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Himmelpforten

The "Giants in love" – Old Thatched House, Himmelpforten loop from Samtgemeinde Oldendorf-Himmelpforten

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Germany
Lower Saxony
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Himmelpforten

The "Giants in love" – Old Thatched House, Himmelpforten loop from Samtgemeinde Oldendorf-Himmelpforten

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The "Giants in love" – Old Thatched House, Himmelpforten loop from Samtgemeinde Oldendorf-Himmelpforten

02:00

7.91km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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1.59 km

Historic Execution Site Memorial, Himmelpforten

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It is said that the sheriff last wielded his sword nearby. A small hill with a memorial stone and two information panels commemorates this. Historical background:
Her real name was …

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2.63 km

The "Giants in love"

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These are two old beech trees in the Klosterfeld Forest, standing side by side, entwined for around 100 years.
They appear as if they were embracing each other – hence …

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4.19 km

This bench is beautifully situated on the farm track in Himmelpforten. The farm track can be found in the Reddern area. The bench is located about halfway along the track. …

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6.04 km

Old Thatched House, Himmelpforten

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Some of the old thatched-roof houses are still standing in Himmelpforten. Very beautiful to look at 👍🏼.

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6.79 km

Himmelpforten Town Hall

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6.97 km

Himmelpforten Information Board

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Information panels for Himmelpforten can be found throughout the area surrounding the town. A hike or bike ride is highly recommended 👍🏼.

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7.91 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.43 km

2.28 km

712 m

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.95 km

1.40 km

1.23 km

352 m

120 m

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Saturday 11 July

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Comments

August 29, 2023,Himmelpforten
I've driven through Himmelpforten so often and always thought you had to explore the forest... it's not big, but I discovered two great forest paths. And the rest of the tour was also very nice.

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The goal was a little exercise. The weather was a bit colorful, so we chose the tour in Himmelpforten with its forest sections. Unfortunately, everything outside the forest is very covered in corn. But of course there was a lot to discover here too: beautiful corners, a cute garden resident with long ears and a replica of an execution site …

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