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Aper Tief nature reserve – Hengstforder Mill loop from Aper Tief

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Aper Tief nature reserve – Hengstforder Mill loop from Aper Tief

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Aper Tief nature reserve – Hengstforder Mill loop from Aper Tief

01:30

5.97km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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527 m

Old Staaßen Bridge on the Augustfehn Canal

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This bridge, which is particularly worth seeing, is named after Christian Staassen, who served as a bridge keeper from 1911 to 1945 on the lock, drawbridge and bascule bridges on …

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1.36 km

Aper Tief nature reserve

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The Aper Tief is still influenced by the tides and boasts a very rare freshwater mudflat, a rich birdlife, and a well-maintained hiking trail starting at Hengstforder Mühle, where you …

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1.80 km

View of the Wetlands near Leer

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The wetlands near Leer in East Frisia are characterized by the river landscapes of the Ems and Leda rivers, as well as adjacent marshes and moors. They provide important habitats for rare meadow birds and are a significant recreational area.

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1.97 km

View of the Aper Tief Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve with the sign NSG WE 221 is 75 hectares in size. It has been under protection since December 17, 1994. The responsible lower nature conservation authority is the district of Ammerland.

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2.15 km

Aperberg Viewing Platform

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Aperberg viewing platform

This place is dedicated to bird watching. Jörg Ridderbusch has positioned some colorful birds here as a reference to the diversity of the bird world. They sit at the foot of the viewing platform and attract attention.

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2.35 km

Hengstforde Historical Information Board

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Very interesting information about the area and the history of the place. Well worth reading.

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3.59 km

Windmill in Germany

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Nowadays, they are rarely used for their original purpose, but are often just technical and historical monuments to a long tradition of craftsmanship: the heavy millstones inside were moved using …

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3.69 km

Hengstforder Mill

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A beautiful mill and of course a very good restaurant. After refreshment, a bike tour or walk to the adjacent nature reserve Aper Tief is recommended.

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5.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

848 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

993 m

421 m

397 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

21°C

12°C

88 %

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Aper Tief nature reserve – Hengstforder Mill loop from Aper Tief

Old Staaßen Bridge on the Augustfehn Canal

Aper Tief nature reserve

View of the Wetlands near Leer

View of the Aper Tief Nature Reserve

Aperberg Viewing Platform

Hengstforde Historical Information Board

Windmill in Germany

Hengstforder Mill

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