The dissolution was declared unconstitutional in 1979 because it violated the rights of the former State of Oldenburg, and the District was re-established in its old boundaries in 1980.
Kaotamine kuulutati 1979. aastal põhiseadusevastaseks, kuna see rikkus endise Oldenburgi liidumaa õigusi, ja kreis taasloodi vanades piirides 1980. aastal.