Steinhuder Meer
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Geology
It is part of the glacial landscape formed after the recession of the glaciers of the latest Ice Age, the Weichselian glaciation. There are two theories regarding how the lake of Steinhude was formed. One of them says that glaciers gouged out the hole and meltwater filled it. The other theory states that an ice storm formed the hole and as the groundwater rose, the lake was created.[2] In its middle there is a small artificial island carrying an 18th-century fortification, the Script error: No such module "Lang".. Today the lake is the heart of a nature reserve, the Steinhuder Meer Nature Park, and is also used as a recreational area.
Islands
The lake has two islands, both of them artificial:
- Template:Langr (Script error: No such module "convert".) off Hagenburg was built between 1761 and 1765. It was turned into a military fortress between 1765 and 1767 by William, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe. Afterwards it briefly served as military school (one of its graduates was Gerhard von Scharnhorst who later became Chief of the Prussian General Staff). From 1777 until 1867 the island was used as state prison of the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe.
- Template:Langr (Script error: No such module "convert".) was built in 1974–75 using sand retrieved from the lake. It has a sandy beach which is popular during summer. Access to the island is via an Script error: No such module "convert". pedestrian bridge from Steinhude.
Tourism
The lake is a popular destination for locals and for vacationists. Up to three ships offer cruises; they are supplemented by smaller boats running on schedule across the lake. A bike path approximately Script error: No such module "convert". long encircles the lake, crossing various landscapes.
References
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External links
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