Improvement Tour (Green Route)

If you venture into the area of the former Eyterbruch between Thedinghausen, Emtinghausen, Schwarme, Bruchhausen-Vilsen, and Hoya today, you can no longer imagine that almost 130 years ago the largest project for the irrigation and drainage of agricultural land in Central Europe was carried out here.The word Melioration comes from Latin and means a soil improvement to increase the agricultural productivity of the soil.Irrigation and drainage of soils is probably the most important task of melioration. The Melioration project has changed and shaped the landscape around Thedinghausen, Bruchhausen-Vilsen, and Hoya. Even today, parts of the water system and individual reservoirs can be seen, reminding of these cultural and technical achievements.You have the opportunity to explore the former Eyterbruch on two mainly asphalted cycling routes or on the paddling route of the main Melirations canal and the Eyter. The green cycling route Thedinghausen - Bruchhausen-Vilsen runs on a circular route for approximately 54 km. The green route can be connected to the red route, and both routes together are approximately 92 km long.You can also find the Meliorations tour on Komoot.Safety instructions:Throughout the tour, it is advised that cycling paths are used at your own risk. No guarantee is given for the usability of the cycling paths. Increased attention is generally required in cities. Please use existing cycling paths. Be aware of potential hazards on the tour, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings of federal roads - this warning particularly applies to families cycling with young children.