Culture, nature x pure

With the tour through the joint municipality of Heemsen, there is the opportunity to get to know this area closer, which was created on June 1, 1969 through the voluntary merger of the locality of Drakenburg and the municipalities of Anderten, Gadesbünden, Haßbergen, Heemsen, and Rohrsen.

The joint municipality of Heemsen has around 6,200 inhabitants and covers an area of ​​approximately 73 square kilometers. It is located north of Nienburg on the banks of the Weser River in a charming landscape between marshes, geest, forests, moors, and heaths. This area is also home to one of the largest asparagus cultivation areas in Lower Saxony. Quality of life and living conditions are highly valued. All essential services are available. The joint municipality is conveniently located with the federal highways 209 and 215.

The tour starts at the town hall in Rohrsen. Here, there is the opportunity to park vehicles in the parking lot.

Municipality of Rohrsen
You will pass by the Old School, now converted into a village community center, cross the B 215, and enter the historic village of Rohrsen, which has been largely preserved in its historical appearance through careful restoration measures. Along the Weser, you will reach the "Schanze", a monument that was built a long time ago to establish a water toll.

Municipality of Haßbergen
Through the Wesermarsch, you will arrive in the municipality of Haßbergen. After a short stretch along the B 215, you will turn left into the old village with the former manor house and the "Old Chapel" converted into a cultural multipurpose room. After leaving the old village, crossing the B 215, you will reach the relocated and restored sheepfold via Lindenstraße, which provides a good resting place with its courtyard.

Municipality of Heemsen
Through the extensive forest area of ​​"Eystruper Bruch", you will reach the village of Anderten. Upon arriving in Anderten, you have the opportunity to visit the restored transformer house and the historic half-timbered chapel (built in 1854). A sign at the Old School reminds that Gerhard von Scharnhorst spent part of his youth here. Resting opportunities include the restored milking bench and the barbecue hut at the shooting range.

You will reach the idyllically located "Fuchsberg" via well-developed agricultural roads, inviting you to linger.

Continuing through the typical moorland landscape, you will arrive in Lichtenmoor. It is the smallest village in the joint municipality of Heemsen, with around 100 inhabitants and was first mentioned in 1302 during the takeover by the Counts of Hoya. Settlement did not occur until around 1780. For practical reasons, the colony (colonen = settlers) Lichtenmoor was assigned to the municipalities of Heemsen and Gadesbünden in 1859. Peat was already cut here for personal use and sod was cut for livestock bedding in earlier times. Today, two peat works process this natural product.

Via the cycle path on the K 36, you will reach Heemsen, which likely has a long history, as the "Brunsburg", an old rampart, is located nearby and likely dates back to the second period of Old Saxon settlements. Also worth seeing is the Michaelis Church from the 13th century. Due to territorial and administrative reforms, the localities of Anderten, Gadesbünden, Heemsen, and Lichtenmoor have formed the new municipality of Heemsen since 1974.

Locality of Drakenburg
Via Wölper Weg, you will reach the animal shelter and turn right towards Drakenburg. After crossing the B 215, you will enter the old village of Drakenburg, which has largely retained its charming, original appearance. The Drakenburg Local Heritage Association offers resting opportunities at the "Olen Schüne" and guided tours through the old village. Along the Weser, the path will lead you through the Wesermarsch back to the starting point in Rohrsen.

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Safety instructions:
Throughout the tour, it is advised that the cycle paths are used at your own risk. There is no guarantee of their usability. In cities, increased attention is generally required. Please use existing cycle paths. Be aware of potential hazards on the tour, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings of federal highways – this notice particularly applies to families cycling with young children.