Storchenroute in der Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen

The circular tour goes through the Samtgemeinde Sachsenhagen, past ten stork nests and four nesting aids.

Best time of year: March to July.

Route length: approx. 30 km.

Route character: Predominantly on gravel or paved farm roads and bike paths. There is only one ascent to tackle on the mostly flat route. Not suitable for racing bikes. The route starts and ends at the Schützenplatz Sachsenhagen. Parking facilities are available here. The numerous places to stop are marked with POI's.

About nature conservation: Please do not leave the paths and do not disturb the nesting process. Don't forget your binoculars. The beautiful landscape serves as a habitat for the storks and many other animals. The nests are not occupied every year.

To the left, passing the old fire department equipment house, the path leads over the Aue into the fields. If you look back, to the right and left, you can spot the first four stork nests. In Nienbrügge, you ride directly towards a stork nest that stands in the oaks on a pole. Coming out of Nienbrügge, you see a nesting aid on the right before the intersection. Once you reach Bergkirchen, you can spot a nesting aid on the right. On the ridge, you have a wonderful view of the Steinhuder Meer. In Schmalenbruch, after about 1500 m behind the town sign, on the right at the Stromhäuschen, there is a solid nesting aid. In the forest before Hagenburg, you can spot the enamored beech trees. Pay attention to the POI. In Hagenburg, past the Försterteich and the castle. There are numerous places to stop here. The nest in Hagenburg can be found along the bike path through the gardens. Under the first nest in Auhagen, you can stop at a café. In addition, you pass a restaurant in Auhagen. At the stork nest on the old upholstered furniture factory in Sachsenhagen, there is a snack bar. Have fun.