--- title: "Binner Schlucht" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/binner-schlucht" description: "During the Ice Age, around 600,000 years ago, huge glaciers pushed southwards from the Scandinavian mountains. The local landscape was covered by a 300 - 400 meter thick layer of ice. The ice masses carried huge masses of stone, sand and debris with them. With increasing warming, the ice melted and the rock debris sank to the ground. This is how the Nienburg-Meppen Geest was formed.The eastern edge of this Geest can be seen here. Meltwater, which drained to the Weser valley, washed deep channels into the edge of the geest.A special feature of the landscape is the \"Binner Schlucht\", a dry valley that slopes down from the edge of the geest to the Weser. Extensive coniferous and deciduous forests invite you to take relaxing walks in charming surroundings." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/212821/7c1e1b4e6a835da4fc476456acaee4b65d4c1c827f8813f63aa813bcf1f181fe/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Binner Schlucht =============== - Special landscape A light-filled forest with a lush layer of fallen leaves in the Binner Gorge invites you to explore. A winding forest path with bench-like seating, surrounded by trees and dappled sunlight in the summer. Typical of this landscape is the forest of beech trees, large ash trees and yews. During the Ice Age, around 600,000 years ago, huge glaciers pushed southwards from the Scandinavian mountains. The local landscape was covered by a 300 - 400 meter thick layer of ice. The ice masses carried huge masses of stone, sand and debris with them. With increasing warming, the ice melted and the rock debris sank to the ground. This is how the Nienburg-Meppen Geest was formed. The eastern edge of this Geest can be seen here. Meltwater, which drained to the Weser valley, washed deep channels into the edge of the geest. A special feature of the landscape is the "Binner Schlucht", a dry valley that slopes down from the edge of the geest to the Weser. Extensive coniferous and deciduous forests invite you to take relaxing walks in charming surroundings. Read more Good to know ------------ Price info Free of charge. Read more Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Lookout tower - Viewpoint - Special landscape Contact Zur Schlucht 31619 Binnen