Saupark Springe

Saupark is an enclosed hunting ground near Springe at the Kleiner Deister with a total area of approximately 14 square kilometers. A massive limestone wall, two meters tall and 60 centimeters wide, surrounds the entire area over a distance of about 16 kilometers.

The hunting ground was established after a court ruling required King William IV to reduce wildlife populations and create an enclosed hunting reserve. It later became a favored hunting site for Prussian rulers.

The grounds served as royal hunting territory for Hanoverian kings before passing to Prussian control in 1866, when Kaiser Wilhelm II made it a venue for imperial hunting events. This hunting tradition shaped the area across generations and established it as a place of authority and rule.

Two roads cross through the grounds and provide vehicle access, while fencing prevents wildlife from crossing these routes. Visitors should be aware that the area is equipped with protective measures for the animal population.

The limestone wall, built from locally quarried Jurassic stone, is the longest monument in Lower Saxony and stretches across the entire grounds. With its impressive length and construction, it stands as a remarkable engineering achievement from the 1800s.