--- title: "Rötekuhlen und Laubfrosch" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/roetekuhlen-und-laubfrosch" description: "Flax (or \"common flax\") used to be grown everywhere in the Ravensberg hill country and linen was made from it. The reddish ponds were of central importance in the production of linen fibers. Water quality and soil type determined the quality. Sown in April, the flax could already be harvested in July. Once the seeds and stalks had been separated, the flax was placed in bundles in the reddening ponds for 10-14 days. The name does not come from the color red. Reinforced by fermentation processes, the flax bundles dissolved and the fibers could be separated from the stalk. They were dried, broken, crushed, \"curled and chopped\" until all the wooden parts were separated. The linen was spun and woven at home." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/187370/8bb185fdf4adb568ca376abc85ea445f8c2d7be751938012622b04bade68211c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Rötekuhlen und Laubfrosch ========================= - Nature discovery trail - nature experiences - various Ein kleiner Tümpel in grüner Landschaft, von Bäumen und Gräsern umrahmt, spiegelt den blauen Himmel. Old ponds and loud croaking Flax (or "common flax") used to be grown everywhere in the Ravensberg hill country and linen was made from it. The reddish ponds were of central importance in the production of linen fibers. Water quality and soil type determined the quality.Sown in April, the flax could already be harvested in July. Once the seeds and stalks had been separated, the flax was placed in bundles in the reddening ponds for 10-14 days. The name does not come from the color red. Reinforced by fermentation processes, the flax bundles dissolved and the fibers could be separated from the stalk. They were dried, broken, crushed, "curled and chopped" until all the wooden parts were separated. The linen was spun and woven at home. Until the 19th century, the hirelings, non-independent farmers who owned neither a farm nor land, used linen production as a necessary additional source of income alongside farming. Later, weaving was partially replaced by cigar production. Today, the ponds are home to endangered species such as the tree frog, so much is being done to preserve the pondsFurther information: Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The ponds are located on Düttingdorfer Straße in Bardüttingdorf. They are easy to reach by car or bike via this road. Read more More information Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: Bus and train customers in NRW can call 08006 50 40 30 around the clock for fare information, timetable information and more. Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - beer garden/ outdoor dining - beer garden/ outdoor dining - restaurant - Accomodations - Camper van site - Inn - Holiday apartment - Place of interest - Nature discovery trail - Rest area - Monument - Tours 31.75 km - Regional hiking trail 25.27 km - Regional bike tour 7.53 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Düttingdorfer Straße / Gresteweg 32139 Spenge