From farmland to drifting sand, from country estate to loam

Dorst

People were already living in Dorst around 1300, but they probably did not have an easy life. To the north lay barren heathland and to the south the land was marshy. The sandy soils were too poor for arable farming, and there was no grazing for cows either. To make a living, the people turned to goat farming. A statue in the village centre and a sculpture in the woods remind us of this era. However, layers of clay and loam have also been found in the area – remnants from the Ice Age, when a river once flowed here. Several brickworks once stood in the immediate vicinity, making good use of this loam. This period of history, too, has left visible traces.

Abundant wildlife

Anyone going for a walk in this area today will be richly rewarded. Nature has much to offer here thanks to the wide variety of landscapes. We find forests, lakes, sand drifts and country estates here. Each type has its own history of formation. Each biotope has its own flora and fauna.

Keen walkers

This is a walk for keen walkers. As we want to showcase the great variety of the landscape, we’ll be covering a distance of 20 kilometres. We’ll be paying less attention to the finer details than usual, but enjoying nature remains the main aim. So make sure you wear good walking shoes and don’t forget to bring a packed lunch. Just to be on the safe side, bring some rainwear too.

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