Poitou donkey pitch at the Steinhuder Sea
Next to the Eselweide at the Meerbruchwiesen near Rehburg-Loccum, campers are surrounded by greenery. Here, a breeding program for Poitou donkeys, the heaviest donkeys in the world, is being maintained. In the mornings, the loud braying of the animals and the crowing of the roosters are part of the experience. The path there is gravel. The facilities are basic—you'll need to bring your own toilet and wastewater container. It's just a few kilometers to the Steinhuder Meer, the largest lake in northwestern Germany. Farm tours are available by arrangement.1
What Hinterland writes
„We operate an elaborate breeding program for the endangered Baudet du Poitou donkey (the world's heaviest donkey species) in Rehburg.
You'll overnight in the green at the donkey pasture on the Meerbruch meadows!
The access to the pitch is via a gravel road.“
Suitable for
Motorhome
Caravan
Tent
Sights in the area1
Steinhuder Meer
The largest lake in northwestern Germany, shallow and windy; sailors, swimmers and walkers share the wide shore. The go-to spot for a full day out on the water.
Loccum Abbey
An old Cistercian monastery still in use; the cloister and enclosure buildings can be seen on guided tours. A quiet destination for an afternoon.
Weser Cycle Path
The long-distance route follows the Weser through the Mittelweser region; flat, climb-free stages, good for easy day trips around Nienburg.
Hanover
The state capital lies about 37 km away; the New Town Hall by the Maschpark, with its slanted arched lift up the dome, is worth it in any weather.
1 Machine-written texts — they may contain errors. The description on Hinterland applies.
