Cycling tour in Peiner Land: Discover the future of our villages!

Cycling tour in Peiner Land: Discover the future of our villages!

An exciting event will be launched in August in the picturesque Kanal-Fuhse-Region-West and the town of Peine: a guided bike tour, organized by a dedicated village development working group. The tour starts on August 16th at 10 a.m. at the village park in Vöhrum and promises not only entertainment, but also deeper insights into the positive development of the region.

The bike tour includes various stations that exemplify the progress in village development. The first stop is the schoolyard of the Vöhrum elementary school, followed by a new playground in Berkum, which was redesigned with funding for village development. We then move on to a private project in Schwicheldt, which is converting a former cowshed. The final destination is the Domain Hofschwicheldt adventure store, which has been converted into an event venue and was completed last year. These changes are an example of how creative ideas and civic engagement can promote the quality of life in rural regions. This shows how important active village communities are for shaping their surroundings, because especially in rural areas such developments offer an attractive alternative to city life, especially for young people and families, as bmel.de makes clear.

A piece of quality of life

The entire tour covers around 15 kilometers and takes around four hours. A cozy snack on the estate at the end of the tour invites participants to exchange ideas and reflect on the successes in the village region. Particularly pleasing: Participation in this event is free of charge and registration is not required.

The commitment of village communities is the key to moving villages forward even under difficult conditions. Especially in rural regions, such as the towns of Berkum, Eixe, Rosenthal with Hofschwicheldt, Röhrse, Schwicheldt and Vöhrum, where everyday errands often involve long journeys, a strong community network offers new perspectives and solutions that can even close supply bottlenecks. Cooperative local suppliers, mobile offers and neighborhood help are crucial here and show how strongly communities can work together to overcome challenges, reports bpb.de.

Self-organization as the key

It turns out that even in the smallest villages, people with little commitment can make a big difference. The silver lining is that civic engagement not only initiates social projects, but also develops new democratic processes. Villages are therefore not just places to live, but also living spaces that can be actively designed. The “Hearty Village!” competition is an example of how villages can be recognized for their ability to adapt to demographic changes and receive new impetus for village renewal.

Last but not least, the funding of projects by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Thünen Institute's Land Atlas are important tools for identifying demographic and social challenges and developing solutions. The networking of the actors and the exchange of ideas play an outstanding role. This not only addresses current needs, but also invests in the future in order to make rural areas attractive and to be prepared for the new digital world.

The upcoming cycle tour is not only an opportunity to get to know the surrounding area better, but also an invitation to all citizens to take part in the positive development of their villages and to actively help shape it. Everyone should remember the date on August 16th!