Suderburg between church, mill and waterways

Suderburg can be explored through three themes associated with the town: church history, milling technology and paths along the water. The almost 1,000-year-old tower of St. Remigius Church, the watermill dating from 1577 and the water discovery trail show different sides of the town. When planning a hotel stay, rail connections to Uelzen are also a useful point of reference.

Church and local history

The tower of St. Remigius Church in Suderburg is almost 1,000 years old. It was originally built as a defensive tower. Its early defensive function and its present association with the church mark two historical aspects of this structure. St. Remigius Church is also an official cycling church and belongs to the “Church in Leisure and Tourism” network of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD).

Near the church, a historic washing bench was reconstructed in 1999 based on a historical model. It adds a smaller testimony to everyday life in the past to the story of the defensive tower. Exploring the church and its surroundings brings visitors face to face with both a building with a long history and a reconstructed feature of local heritage.

Suderburg Watermill

The Suderburg Watermill on Hauptstraße dates from 1577. It was last operated using a turbine drive; the technology of the grain and saw mill is still largely preserved. The building’s history, its former drive system and the preserved milling technology offer different ways to learn about how the mill was used. Visits can be arranged with Wolfgang Hinrichs at 05826/8573. Please arrange your visit with him in advance.

Water discovery trail and hiking routes

The Water Discovery Trail – Circular Route 3 is 7.5 kilometres long. It starts at the car park by St. Remigius Church on Burgstraße, goes from Suderburg to Holxen and back, and passes the former watermill and Napoleon’s Bridge along the way. The route then descends into the Hardau Valley. Its starting point, length and route provide clear guidance if you would like to include this circular walk in your stay plans.

Napoleon’s Bridge carried the Celle–Uelzen road over the Schweinebach, also known as the Sweensbach. Its location on the circular route links the historical description with a specific section of the trail. The Suderburg Circular Hiking Trail (WEP7), with GPS information, is listed as another hiking reference.

Irrigation meadows south of Suderburg

Some of the former irrigation meadows can be seen near the southern edge of town, in the direction of Räber. Parts of these areas were reconstructed in 2001. Their history goes back further: in the 19th century and up to the middle of the 20th century, the irrigation meadows were used to irrigate and fertilise the meadows in the Hardau Valley in order to increase the hay harvest. The landscape can therefore also be viewed from the perspective of its former agricultural use.

Getting there via Uelzen

Suderburg is connected to public local transport to the district town of Uelzen and has a metronom Regional Express stop. Suderburg station is on the Hamburg–Hanover main line. If you plan to travel by train, check the connections for your travel dates in the timetable. This lets you take the journey to Suderburg into account when considering accommodation and your stay.

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