The miracle of Lengede

The miracle of Lengede

The “Wonder of Lengede” instantly reminds me on the namesake mine disaster on 1963 and the wondrously rescue of eleven pitmen after fourteen days. But there is more to the place. Upon hiking in that area there is potential to find more. However Lengede’s background of mining is definitely a topic here. Admittedly if it had not been for a

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Corona-diary: Bike pilgramage for heroines

Corona-diary: Bike pilgramage for heroines

My little black mountain bike stands uneasy in my basement, it needs exercise, so do I. After our so-so experience yesterday with our bike tour to the Salzgittersee I give it a second attempt. I choose the trail of the Braunschweiger Jakobsweg in order to go to Lengede and maybe later on also to Hoheneggelsen. I accidentally spotted the signposting

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Corona-diary: The 1000 Euro-Question

Corona-diary: The 1000 Euro-Question

On this saturday we are planning on a tour tot he Salzgittersee, which is a man-made lake serving as a local recreation area. A friend of mine suggested this trip. Good idea I think to myself, I have not been there so far. At the end of the tour we agree upon the impression: „Never again Salzgitter.“ On the way

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