The best running trails around Obernkirchen

The view rewards the climb to the old Hawk station.

The fire pond on the Mühlenbach stream lies idyllically in the Bückeberg hills and is a tranquil, natural spot amidst the wooded hills. Fed by the Mühlenbach, the pond blends harmoniously into its surroundings and is now an integral part of the landscape of this region. Surrounded by trees and gentle hills, it invites hikers and walkers to take a short break and offers a peaceful place to enjoy nature. The pond owes its name to its original function as a water reservoir for firefighting. In times before centralized water supplies, such fire ponds were of great importance, especially in heavily forested areas. They provided readily available water for firefighting in emergencies, thus contributing to the protection of the surrounding villages and forests. Today, the fire pond is primarily of ecological and scenic significance. It provides habitat for amphibians, insects, and waterfowl and contributes to the diversity of flora and fauna in the Bückeberg hills. At the same time, it is a quiet meeting point in the region's network of hiking trails and uniquely combines nature, history and recreation in one of the most beautiful forest landscapes of the Schaumburg region.

The Brandshof shelter is idyllically situated near Wendthagen-Ehlen in the Bückeberg hills and is a popular rest stop and meeting place for hikers, walkers, and nature lovers. Nestled in the wooded, hilly landscape of the Bückeberg, it offers a tranquil spot to linger and relax amidst nature. The shelter is located on several well-maintained hiking trails and is often used as a starting or ending point for tours through the surrounding mixed forests. From here, numerous scenic features of the region can be discovered, including springs, old quarries, and viewpoints overlooking the Schaumburg region. Besides providing shelter from the elements, the Brandshof shelter is also a meeting place: the local tourism association and hiking groups regularly use it for joint events and social gatherings. Thus, the Brandshof shelter uniquely combines experiencing nature, relaxation, and community, and is an integral part of the leisure and hiking opportunities in the Bückeberg.

Beautiful route that puts you in a good mood!

The event is based on a running event held by the German Gymnastics Association (DT) until 1934, the run around the Bückeberg, which covered a distance of 15 kilometers. In 1934 and 1935, waste from the Obernkirchen sandstone quarries was used to create a gymnastics area on the Bückeberg with the help of gymnasts from the district's clubs. This was located near the Jahn Tower, but has now been leveled and is no longer visible. The annual mountain gymnastics festivals held on the Bückeberg from 1935 onwards were initially called Jahn memorial gymnastics. The first took place on August 11, 1935. The head gymnastics officer and organizer was Ernst Stahlhut, who set up a mountain gymnastics festival committee. In contrast to most other mountain sports festivals, the events even took place throughout the Second World War with what was described as "extraordinarily good" participation, for example on August 24, 1944. Many of the gymnasts came to Bückeberg directly from the front during their home leave, including the organizer Stahlhut. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jahn-Bergturnfest

40 years of the Brandshof refuge: 1996 was almost the end. In its 40 years, the Brandshof refuge in Wendthagen has experienced numerous storms and celebrations - and was almost demolished in 1996. At that time, the nearby quarry was to be expanded - but the people of Wendthagen were able to save their hut. Source: https://www.sn-online.de/lokales/schaumburg/stadthagen/40-jahre-schutzhuette-brandshof-1996-waere-fast-schluss-gewesen-4H57KPAEAYEGTQRYGDNSVDRFPI.html

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The oak tree forms the center of a rest area.