Mueden (Oertze): Oberohe heath in a former diatomite mining area
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A large heath area can be found between Mueden (Oertze) and Unterluess, in the center of Suedheide Nature Park in the former diatomite extraction area with its many different types of scenery.
The heathland here is vast and offers a beautiful sight with its beautiful
birch trees and a small juniper wood as well as the sandy trails and paths so
typical of the heath.
The “white gold of the Heath"
There is another very special feature of this area: this is where diatomite,
the “white gold of the heath”, was mined.
Nature has already reconquered numerous mines. Some have turned into natural
ponds, others are covered with forest. The result is interesting alternations
of stretches of water with adjacent wetlands and dry, sandy areas. The latter are
characterized by vast heathlands and mat grass, alternating with sparse birch
forests and pine trees.
A circular walk, the educational trail "Diatomite
Teaching Trail " has its starting point at the car park in Oberohe.
Its display boards and various objects provide vivid information about the
history of diatomite mining.
Encounters with “Heidschnucken” (moorland sheep)
The heathlands are used as pastures for a herd of moorland sheep from
Niederohe. During the summer season you can experience the herd being driven
home every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. on the beautiful moorland sheep farm
Niederohe.
You can find information about the sheep collection and visitors' tours in the
Oberohe Heath below this article under “This may interest you”. In addition, we
have listed more moorland sheep
driving times and guided tours in Suedheide in a summary.
The hiker car park in Oberohe can easily be reached by car. Picnic benches
on the grass invite you to take a break. Toilets are provided during the summer
months. You can find all hiking and cycling routes through this area below in
the section “This might interest you”. The quality
hiking trail Heidschnuckenweg (the moorland sheep trail) also passes through
this area. It was voted Germany's most beautiful hiking trail in 2014.
How to get to the car park „Oberohe“
The car park “Oberohe” can be reached on the L280 Mueden (Oertze) towards
Unterluess. Turn right after about 8.5 km in Oberohe towards Oberohe car park.
The car park is signposted on the L280.
Coordinates: N 52° 52.12161‘, E 010° 13.54780