Weyhausen’s hunting history has a special connection to remembrance: the work “Synthetic Stag” is intended to commemorate a ducal hunting lodge that stood in Weyhausen in the 17th and 18th centuries. For travellers interested in cultural history, the work connects with a specific chapter in the town’s history.

The Story Behind “Synthetic Stag”

The work “Synthetic Stag” was unveiled by Eugen Egner at the crossroads in Weyhausen on Open Monument Day. In 1654, Duke Christian Ludwig of Lüneburg had a hunting lodge built at the crossroads. The lodge stood in Weyhausen in the 17th and 18th centuries; the work is intended to commemorate this ducal history. The two dates serve different purposes: 1654 dates the commission to build the lodge, while the centuries indicate the period during which the hunting lodge stood in Weyhausen.

The Lutter: Cycling Route and Nature Conservation

Another way to explore the area is via the Lutter. The Lutter cycle route runs through the Lutter nature reserve in the Südheide Nature Park along two tours. Choose one of the two tours when planning your trip, and check the latest route information before setting off by bike.

Nature conservation efforts are also significant along the Lutter. Following conservation measures, the population of the endangered freshwater pearl mussel has developed very positively. The renaturalisation of the river system has enabled rare animal and plant species such as the moor frog to return; black storks, kingfishers and minnows are also once again found along the Lutter. This brings a specific cycling route into focus alongside changes to the watercourse and the species found there.

In the Wider Eschede Travel Destination

The wider Eschede travel destination offers its own cultural and nature-related attractions, which are distinct from Weyhausen’s hunting history. Eschede Horse-Riding Tour 04 is about 35 kilometres long. It runs from Eschede via Rebberlah, Burghorn and Habighorst, returning to Eschede. Check the latest route information before setting out on the ride.

A path runs through the Eschede memorial site. In the Cherry Orchard, it passes alongside the trees and parallel to the railway tracks; heading north, it continues to Eschede station. The nature park information centre is located in the station. The station is therefore both the path’s destination and the location of the information centre. Eschede offers a choice between a horseback ride and a walk through the memorial site: the riding tour is about 35 kilometres long and passes through several places, while the path through the memorial site runs through the Cherry Orchard, parallel to the railway tracks, to the station.

Markmann’s Toy Rooms in Eschede contains around 700 dolls, from miniature dolls for dollhouses to baby dolls. Public visits are currently possible only by appointment.

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