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Little Bullensee

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Little Bullensee

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Little Bullensee

Recommended by 563 hikers out of 589

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Großes und Weißes Moor

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    Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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    1. NORDPFAD Dör't Moor

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    2. NORDPFAD Rotenburg Wasserreich (Water Kingdom)

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    3. Kleiner Bullensee – Großer Bullensee loop from Riekenbostel

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    01:57

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 27, 2020

    Everything that can be said about the Großer Bullensee applies to the small Bullensee: The name of both lakes has nothing to do with cattle or the police. Wikipedia tells us that they can probably be derived from the Low German verb bullern, which means something like rumble or roar. From the time of superstition, the lakes could be associated with poltergeists or noisy swarms of ghosts. Swimming is prohibited in the small Bullensee.

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      April 28, 2021

      The Kleiner Bullensee was created towards the end of the last ice age as a relic of a glacier in the Wümme lowlands south of Rotenburg Wümme and north of Kirchwalsede. Half of the Bullensee is located in the municipal areas of the town of Rotenburg Wümme and half in the municipality of Kirchwalsede.

      Due to the high acidity caused by the marshy surroundings, no fish live in the two lakes (Großer and Kleiner Bullensee). The lakes and their surroundings are designated as a nature reserve and are also known as a local recreation area in the greater Bremen/Rotenburg Wümme area.

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        April 16, 2021

        A beautiful lake with great nature around it

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          March 5, 2021

          Great lake - even in winter

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            September 6, 2021

            The lake in the forest is of natural origin. Since the Kleiner Bullensee is in the immediate vicinity of the Großes and Weisses Moor and the Großer Bullensee, a trip here can be wonderfully combined with a hike through the moor and/or a walk around the large lake.

            Swimming in the lake and other water sports are prohibited on the water.

            Source: heideundmoor.de/index.php/seen/24-kleiner-bullensee

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              April 28, 2021

              The Kleine Bullensee was created towards the end of the last Ice Age as a relic of a glacier in the Wümmeniederung south of Rotenburg Wümme and north of Kirchwalsede. Half of the Bullensee lies in the municipal areas of the city of Rotenburg Wümme and the other half of the municipality of Kirchwalsede.

              Due to the high acid content due to the boggy environment, no fish live in the two lakes (Kleiner and Großer Bullensee). The lakes and their surroundings are designated as a nature reserve and also known as a local recreation area in the greater Bremen / Rotenburg Wümme area.

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                April 16, 2021

                Very nice moor with small highlights.

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                  August 23, 2021

                  Very nicely located and charming little brother of the Großer Bullensee

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                    August 17, 2017

                    Rest area for waterfowl.

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                      August 22, 2021

                      Yes and he did it:
                      Germany's most beautiful circular hiking trail 2021!
                      Congratulations!

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                        August 22, 2021

                        I think the little Bullensee is even more beautiful and idyllic than its big brother.

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                          August 23, 2021

                          If you're looking for peace and quiet, you've come to the right place. However, you are not allowed to swim in the little brother of the Großer Bullensee

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                            December 8, 2021

                            In contrast to the Großer Bullensee, the small Bullensee is not open for swimming. It is a sensitive place of retreat for water birds and insects and should be perceived as such. A real gem in the middle of the forest.

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                              May 6, 2019

                              Absolutely natural small lake. Due to the high acidity due to the boggy environment live here no fish. Here you can stop very well and listen to the silence.

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                                October 19, 2019

                                de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullenseen

                                  January 12, 2020

                                  The little brother of the Großer Bullensee. This is in the nature reserve and therefore not a swimming lake,

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                                    June 6, 2021

                                    It's quieter here than at the big neighbor!

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                                      August 30, 2020

                                      Since you are not allowed to swim here, it is quieter.

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                                        January 1, 2021

                                        If you are looking for peace, on holidays and special times you should look elsewhere, overrun

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                                          April 12, 2021

                                          Dör‘t Moor is a 10.4 km long hiking trail that belongs to the North Paths and is currently nominated for the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany. The piece through the moor is especially beautiful.

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                                            August 23, 2021

                                            The circular hike was named Germany's most beautiful circular hike by the hiking magazine in August 2021. I also find the section around the moor and the Bullensee very beautiful, but the paths in the following places are much more attractive.

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                                              March 20, 2021

                                              The little brother of the Großer Bullensee. Due to the location in the NSG, it is not possible to swim here.

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                                                January 14, 2023

                                                The Kleiner Bullensee is a nature reserve and can always be admired from a small distance. There is often a lot going on here, so that you are rarely alone or in peace.

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                                                  December 4, 2023

                                                  The little brother is also a great atmosphere, especially in winter

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