Heidesee Route

The 10 ha natural bathing lake was developed by the municipality of Holdorf into an attractive leisure and recreation center (with extensive natural restoration). With its clear water, shady bushes, and a divided bathing area for swimmers and non-swimmers including lawns, Heidesee is an ideal lake for bathing and relaxation for the whole family. In addition, this route passes through many charming villages.

Starting point: Heidesee in Holdorf, Zum Heidesee 46, 49451 Holdorf

Points of interest:

Heidesee in Holdorf: 10 ha large natural bathing lake up to 15 m deep with white sandy beach and excellent water quality; barrier-free access

Fladderlohausen: district with a listed tenant house of Lehmden (1st half 19th century / restored in 1994)

Ev.-luth. Christ Church: built 1935/36 in Fladderlohausen

Circular Trail “Tree & Nature”: educational trail at the Holdorf waterworks (OOWV) to explore the interaction between forest and water quality, orchard avenue, “Tree of the Year” avenue

Agriculture to Experience (RUBA e.V.): learning location Hof Heil (since 2008)

Langwege: village in Dinklage, first documented in 1402

Gut Ihorst with Baroque chapel: access via an old oak avenue under monument protection. Manor house built in 1560, baroque redesign in 1697; Baroque chapel from 1747. The estate, with its 350 ha, has been owned by the family of Count von Spee since 1882

Holdorf town center with Catholic parish church St. Peter and Paul: built by Hilger Hertel in the older neo-Gothic style and solemnly consecrated on 18.11.1958; altar cross with late medieval crucifix (1520/1525)