Star ride from Leer - Between geest and peatland

A well-traveled man with a lot of imagination once called the vast, flat land of the Jümmiger Hammrich the "Mesopotamia of East Frisia." Although this comparison may be somewhat strained, the recreation area between Leda and Jümme, with the officially recognized resort Detern, has much to offer, especially appreciated by nature lovers. The "two-river land" lying between the dikes is only part of the Jümme collective municipality. The geest with tree-lined embankments and the remnants of a once treeless and shrubless raised bog stand in sharp contrast to the lush green and flat pastures of the Hammrich. You can stop in the municipality of Apen, which lies at the transition from the Ammerland park landscape to the East Frisian peatland and is distinguished by its peace and tranquility. Visit the Hengstforder Mill or the Eisenhütte, where you can also gain exciting insights into the history of the place.