The best walks and hikes around Verden

The Langwedel lock, often also referred to as the Etelsen lock (in the Cluvenhagen district) in connection with the nearby district, is a central structure on the Weser. It is part of the 8.51 km long Weser lock canal, which was built between 1953 and 1958 to facilitate shipping. Technical data: The usable length is 215 meters, the width is 12.36 meters, and the maximum lift height is 5.50 meters.

The Alte Aller, located near Etelsen, is a highlight on the hiking and cycling tour „Alte Aller – Altarmsee – Freilichtbühne Daverden Runde von Etelsen“. The surroundings are ideal for nature lovers, also offer a bench with a view of the Alte Aller, and are excellent for nature observation.

When the gymnastics club was founded in 1920, there was also the first theater performance. They played in the hall and from 1926 onwards in the gymnasium. And in 1950, the theater group planned to build an open-air stage and put this into practice, to play under the open sky from now on. With Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", the first major premiere was celebrated at the open-air stage in Daverdener Holz. In 1954, a stage was built at the current location on the steep bank of the old Aller, without significantly altering the natural landscape. Nestled in the natural slope of the wooded geest ridge, the eleven rows of spectator seats are grouped in a semi-circle. The open-air theater offers comfortable seating for more than 500 spectators and an unobstructed view of the stage below. See: https://freilichtbuehne-daverden.de/geschichte-der-freilichtbuehne-daverden/

The insect hotel on the Alte Aller, located near Etelsen, is a highlight on the hiking and cycling tour "Alte Aller – Altarmsee – Freilichtbühne Daverden Runde von Etelsen". Here are some details: Location: The facility is situated on an old arm of the Aller river in the district of Verden. Surroundings: The area is ideal for nature lovers and, in addition to the insect hotel, offers a bench with a view of the Alte Aller. Significance: Such nesting aids provide valuable support for wild bees and other insects, especially in areas with little natural deadwood. The area is excellent for nature observation.

The Alte Allern are partly stagnant, partly slow-flowing waters with abundant vegetation on the banks and in the water. The ground is sandy-muddy with slightly cloudy water. The Alte Allern is used by hikers, nature lovers, and anglers. The main fish species today are eel, pike, perch, carp, tench, whitefish, and crayfish. In the period from May to October, paddling is permitted with restrictions on the Alte Aller, taking into account environmental compatibility. Only paddle boats (kayak, Canadian canoe, and canoe) are allowed. See: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Aller

The Alte Allern are partly stagnant, partly slow-flowing waters with abundant vegetation on the banks and in the water. The ground is sandy-muddy with slightly cloudy water. The Alte Allern are used by hikers, nature lovers, and anglers. The main fish species today are eel, pike, perch, carp, tench, whitefish, and noble crayfish. From May to October, paddling on the Alte Aller is permitted with consideration for nature compatibility. Only paddle boats (kayak, Canadian canoe, and canoe) are allowed. See: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Aller

The Alte Allern are partly stagnant, partly slow-flowing waters with abundant vegetation on the banks and in the water. The ground is sandy-muddy with slightly cloudy water. The Alte Allern is used by hikers, nature lovers, and anglers. The main fish species today are eel, pike, perch, carp, tench, whitefish, and noble crayfish. From May to October, paddling is permitted on the Alte Aller, with consideration for nature conservation. Only paddle boats (kayaks, Canadian canoes, and canoes) are allowed. See: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Aller

The Cluvenhagener See is a bathing lake in Langwedel (Lower Saxony). It was created in the 1970s by sand extraction for the construction of the A27 motorway and is today a popular leisure and recreational area. Important facts & leisure activities: Location: The lake is located directly on the A27 (Langwedel exit) and near the Weser river. Activities: The body of water offers opportunities for bathing, swimming, and sunbathing. Facilities: There is a sandy beach as well as designated sunbathing areas. Nature: The lake is surrounded by trees, making it a typical gravel pit lake with recreational value. It is a public body of water, mainly used in summer by locals and day-trippers from the Verden/Achim region.