Of giants and stones

The circular tour leads through the scenic area around the villages of Wenden, Linsburg, Stöckse, and Sonnenborstel through the state forest Krähe and past the Giebichenstein, the hill graves (Archaeological Trail), and the Stöckser See. The Giebichenstein is the largest erratic block in Lower Saxony (207 t).According to legend, the giant Hans Lohe wanted to throw a large heavy stone at the Wölper church tower in revenge against the people of Wölpe. Dwarf King Giebich knew about the revenge plans and, with mysterious power, diverted the flying stone in another direction. Thus, it landed again at the giants feet in the Krähe. The stone is still called Giebichenstein after the benevolent Giebich.The alternative route leads through the fields from Linsburg station to Stöckse.Cycling in the municipality of SteimbkeThe municipality of Steimbke with its member communities Linsburg, Rodewald, Steimbke, and Stöckse is located in the midst of a charming heath, moor, and forest landscape and is excellently suited for cycling.Our three signposted circular tours (Owl Tour, Pure Nature, From Giants and Stones) lead through agriculturally shaped villages. The area is very diverse on one side, for example, the heath and moor landscape between Steimbke and Rodewald, and on the other side, the state forest Krähe around Stöckse.For in-between, the local gastronomy invites you to linger. Enjoy the peace and nature on our bike tours and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.You can also find the tour From Giants and Stones on Komoot.Safety instructions:Throughout the tour, it is noted that cycling paths are used at your own riskno guarantee is given for the usability of the cycling pathsin cities, increased attention is generally requiredplease use existing cycling pathson the tour, be prepared for hazardous spots such as bollards, bypass barriers, and unsecured crossings of federal roads - this notice especially applies to families cycling with small children.