Discover Berumbur

Berumbur has been officially recognised as a climatic health resort since 1982. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing this official status from the specific nature and cycling themes found locally. The town’s features include Lake Berumbur gravel pit, the “Heidemann's Kuhle” fishing and nature trail, and two lakes used for fishing. Cycling routes also pass through the town. If you are looking for a hotel in Berumbur, these themes offer different options: water and relaxation, nature and fishing, or a cycling tour with named landmarks.

Lakes and Nature Trail

Lake Berumbur gravel pit is an inland lake with no inflow or outflow, inviting visitors to linger and relax. Two lakes in Berumbur are used for fishing. The water theme therefore ranges from relaxation by the gravel pit lake to the specific activity of fishing. When planning your trip, these are distinct focal points, showing that Berumbur’s connection with water encompasses more than one aspect.

The “Heidemann's Kuhle” fishing and nature trail was opened to the public on 20 June 1999. An insect hotel and additional information boards were installed along the trail. The boards provide information along the trail, while the insect hotel represents an aspect of nature. Together with its name, they make the trail’s connection with fishing and nature clear. The trail focuses on nature and information, while the gravel pit lake invites visitors to linger and relax.

Cycling through Berumbur

Two cycling routes pass through Berumbur. ADFC Cycling Tour 6, from Norden to Dornum and back, passes through Berumbur and Kleinheide. The “Through the Herrlichkeit to the Sea” cycling route also passes through Berumbur, where it turns onto Wichter Weg. The two descriptions differ in their points of reference: Route 6 focuses on the places named and the return journey, while the other specifies the turn within Berumbur.

History in the Surrounding Area

The history of the area around Berumbur includes Berum Castle. It was once the ancestral seat of the Cirksena chieftain family. The distinction is important for understanding the locations: the castle is in the surrounding area, while the gravel pit lake and nature trail are directly associated with Berumbur.

In the Wider Aurich Destination

In the wider Aurich destination, the Fehntjer Tief Nature Conservation Station is an extracurricular environmental education centre, as well as a place for meeting and public outreach. It works to preserve the natural and cultural landscape of “Fehntjer Tief”. In spring and summer, students and visitors can explore the plant and bird life in the wet meadows of Fehntjer Tief on foot or by bicycle. This seasonal nature experience gives visitors a concrete perspective on the station’s educational and conservation work. The listed Gulfhaus at the station is a typical East Frisian farmhouse dating from 1843. The Gulfhaus adds a historical and architectural dimension to the landscape and environmental education.

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