Top 20 Lakes around Mechtersen

Still pond by the roadside

The Kreidesee in Lüneburg (also called Kreidebergsee) is a former gypsum and limestone quarry that has developed into a popular local recreation area north of the city center. It is known for its depth of up to 30 meters, the impressive white limestone cliffs, and valuable salt flora, but swimming is prohibited for safety reasons. The Kreidesee is very ideal for walks and geology enthusiasts. The lake originated from a former gypsum and limestone quarry. It is located north of Lüneburg's city center, in the Kreideberg district. It is up to 30 meters deep. It impresses with its unique feature, up to 30-meter-high white limestone steep walls, and hosts a rare salt flora, which is due to its proximity to the Lüneburg salt dome. You can enjoy wonderful walks and hikes here. There are paths around the lake that also lead through the allotment garden district and offer panoramic views of Lüneburg. Benches are available. A visit is recommended.

A very beautiful place to pause and observe nature.

The Kreidebergsee was created by the extraction of chalk and gypsum, which, alongside salt mining, has been of enormous importance in Lüneburg for centuries. From 1838 onwards, the chalk quarry was expanded to include a high-performance lime kiln as part of its industrial use. Thanks to its abundant raw materials, which were largely used for house construction and in agriculture at the time, the lime kiln was very successful. Around the turn of the century, jobs could be created for 300 to 400 people. Thus, the lime kiln was considered the largest employer of its time. In 1963, chalk and gypsum extraction in the area was discontinued because the operation had no longer been economically viable for several years. In addition, more and more residential areas were being built near the area, which is why the citizens felt disturbed by the lime kiln. Subsequently, the water pumps were shut down and the pit slowly filled up to groundwater level. The resulting lake was then used as a landfill for waste and construction debris until 1983, until it was developed into a local recreation area. Source: https://www.luenepedia.de/wiki/Kreidebergsee

There is also a youth guest house for up to 26 people where you can easily stay overnight.

Wonderful resting place 🪑

The Osterbach flows from Kirchgellersen through the Böhmsholz into the Hasenburger Mühlenbach and is currently being renaturalized. Shortly before its mouth, it feeds the Osterbachteich. This is a home for water birds. However, it is increasingly silting up.

Beautiful, quiet pond (as long as the farmer doesn't use his tractor to flatten the bushes) where you can watch kingfishers, cranes and other birds. A local resident told me that there used to be a lot more birds nesting there. But now there is too much noise around it and some hikers and walkers think that their noises are more worth sharing than the birds' songs.