The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Wildenloh

In 1973, the fitness trail was one of the first to be built in the Wildenloh state forest. In the approximately 190 hectare Wildenloh state forest, there is a fitness trail that is not only ideal for sporting activities. There is a 3,000 m running track and a fitness area with strength and conditioning equipment. This way, you can keep fit in the middle of nature. The fitness trail is also ideal for a walk with children, as there is also a playground. Did you know that, according to legend, the Wildenloh is a "Düwelswark" (devil's work)? According to legend, the following happened: "...a long, long time ago, the city of Oldenburg wanted to build a church in honor of God. When the devil found out about it, he became angry and sought revenge by burying the church and the city that wanted to build it forever under the ground. He had to do this before the black rooster crowed the next morning.

The Wildenloh is probably the remainder of a vast forest area that stretched from Oldenburg to Klein-Scharrel around 8,000 years ago and disappeared into the expanding Wildenloh Moor. Today's Wildenloh covers around 190 hectares and offers a varied forest landscape due to the different soil conditions.

Well, here it only goes on at low tide or when the temporary bridge stops.

One of the few rest areas in Wildenloh. Very nicely laid out and clean.

In 1973, the fitness trail was one of the first to be built in the Wildenloh state forest. In the approx. 190 hectare Wildenloh state forest there is a keep-fit path that not only invites you to sporting achievements. There is a 3,000 m running track and a trim area with strength and conditioning equipment. So you can keep fit in the midst of nature. The fitness trail is also suitable for a walk with children, because there is also a playground. Did you know that according to legend, the Wildenloh is a "Düwelswark" (devil's work)? According to legend, the following happened: "...a long, long time ago it was the city of Oldenburg that wanted to build a church in God's honor. When the devil found out about this, he got angry and took revenge by destroying the church and the city that wanted to build it forever would be buried under the ground. He had to do this before the black rooster crowed the following morning. One night he tore a large forest out of the ground and flew over the countryside towards Oldenburg. There, where he tore the forest out of the ground, he filled it filled the hole with water and became the Zwischenahner Meer. The sun slowly rose and a white rooster crowed. The devil was undeterred and just called: "Witte Hahn witt, I'll watch your step!" and flew on. Then the red rooster crowed. "Rode Hahn ro', I see you so no!" cried the devil, losing part of his load. The "little Wildenloh" now stands where part of the forest slipped away from him. Finally the black rooster crowed and the devil shouted angrily "Swarte Hahn swart, you're kicking me all wedder up't hard!" and lost the rest of his burden. The devil then disappeared and no one ever saw him again. Where he lost the rest of the forest now stands the "big Wildenloh". Here you will also find a "listening station". Call and find out a lot of interesting facts about the Wildenloh.

This is a great place to take a break. The one with the dice is also great.

I'm irritated, here in the forest cycling is forbidden. Live right next to the forest, the forester regularly speaks to the cyclists.

Nice little forest in which you can let your mind wander.