Dunum brings together a tangible testament to church history and a hiking trail that runs right through the village. The baptismal font in Dunum Church was carved from a granite erratic; the East Frisian Hiking Trail offers a clear connection to outdoor activity. In addition, the Dunum Local Heritage and Tourism Association offers group cycling and hiking tours. This gives you a choice of different ways to explore: a single historic object, a route through Dunum, and group tours. If you are planning an association tour, check the dates in advance.
Church History and a Prehistoric Mound
The baptismal font in Dunum Church dates from the 12th century or around 1200. It probably belonged to the church’s wooden predecessor. The worked stone thus links a striking object with an older building history: the baptismal font represents a specific chapter in Dunum’s church history, while its origin in a granite erratic also draws attention to the material.
Radbodsberg is in the municipality of Dunum, on Am Radbodsberg road. With a diameter of more than 25 metres and a height of about three metres, it is the largest prehistoric mound in East Frisia. Together with the baptismal font, it offers a contrast between a single worked object in the church and a mound on a much larger scale. The two subjects offer different perspectives on the history of Dunum and its municipality.
Hiking Trail and Group Tours
The East Frisian Hiking Trail runs right through Dunum. The Dunum Local Heritage and Tourism Association also offers group cycling and hiking tours. For planning your trip, the two activities can be considered separately: one focuses on the route through the village, while the other is the association’s group tour format. If you have a particular association tour in mind, check the dates beforehand. This way, you can shape the activity part of your trip around the option that best suits your plans.
More to Explore in the Wider Wittmund Destination
The wider Wittmund destination offers further cultural highlights. Wittmund’s pedestrian zone is home to the “Hands of Fame” promenade, which includes the unique-in-Germany “Bundespräsidentenplatz” (Federal President Square), inaugurated in 2010. The Robert von Zeppelin and Aviation Museum presents Wittmund’s regional history, which is closely linked to aviation, and introduces young people in particular to the historic “Wittmundhafen” airfield. Exhibits include aviation memorabilia, artworks by local artists, and other display items.
Wittmund Forest is another distinct natural and recreational area in the wider destination. It covers more than 700 hectares and has several hiking trails, as well as paths for woodland walks and cycling tours. The forest contains a circular moorland area known as a glacial Pingo ruin, with a viewing platform and bench. While Dunum’s points of interest include the baptismal font, the prehistoric mound, and the hiking trail through the village, Wittmund is known, among other things, for its aviation history and woodland landscape.
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