Langeloh

Langeloh
Stadtteil of Schneverdingen
Langeloh
Coordinates: 53°03′59″N 09°48′05″E / 53.06639°N 9.80139°E / 53.06639; 9.80139Coordinates: 53°03′59″N 09°48′05″E / 53.06639°N 9.80139°E / 53.06639; 9.80139
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Soltau-Fallingbostel
Town Schneverdingen
Elevation 96 m (315 ft)
Population (2008-11-01)
 • Total 715
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 29640
Dialling codes 05193

Langeloh is a village within the town of Schneverdingen in the district of Soltau-Fallingbostel in the North German state of Lower Saxony. The village lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the town and is linked to it by the district roads (Kreisstrassen) K26 and K33. The parish is characterised by fields and moors with farm woodland and borders on the Pietzmoor.

History

On 28 June 1519 in the village of Langeloh the last knights' battle in Europe - the Battle of Soltau - took place as part of the Hildesheim Diocesan Feud. A force of Hildesheim and Lüneburg troops destroyed the Brunswick-Welf army.

Politics

The parish chair is Regina Dinges.

Culture and places of interest

Near Langeloh is a field of tumuli. The Böhmetal bei Huckenrieth nature reserve is partly located in the parish of Langeloh.


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