Federlohmühlen Watermill – Great Bullensee loop from Samtgemeinde Bothel

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Federlohmühlen Watermill – Great Bullensee loop from Samtgemeinde Bothel

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Federlohmühlen Watermill – Great Bullensee loop from Samtgemeinde Bothel

05:53

23.2km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Großes und Weißes Moor

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.0 km

Federlohmühlen Watermill

Highlight • Monument

The former watermill, located by a large pond, and other buildings of the mill farm provide the perfect setting for a relaxing rest. The wooden overshot waterwheel is only operated …

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12.5 km

Federlohmühlenteich

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful path leads between Federlohmühlenbach and Federlohmühlenteich.

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13.1 km

Bridge Over the Federlohmühlenbach

Highlight • Bridge

A charming little bridge crosses the Mühlenbach stream at this point. Hikers on the Federlohmühlen North Trail pass here on their way north from the mill.

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15.8 km

Elevated Wooden Bench in Großes und Weißes Moor

Highlight • Structure

Really nice idea, this monster bank

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16.9 km

Shelter Großes und Weißes Moor

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At dusk, the mood in the moor is very special. Cranes and geese do the rest.

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20.8 km

Little Bullensee

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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21.2 km

Forest Path Between the Bullensee Lakes in Großes und Weißes Moor

Highlight • Trail

A narrow forest path over wooden bridges, footbridges and through a sparse forest with blueberry bushes connects the small and large Bullensee. Two popular northern trails also run here.

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21.5 km

Great Bullensee

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful swimming lake south of Rotenburg. The large parking lot also makes it an ideal starting point for a hike. Here, you have direct access to two northern trails. …

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22.0 km

Beach

23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

4.74 km

1.95 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

8.56 km

6.10 km

5.58 km

1.53 km

1.12 km

343 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

8°C

1°C

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Comments

June 4, 2022,NORDPFAD - Federlohmühlen

A long time ago, good @🌈 Micha P ☠ planned this beautiful tour. And although we've been to the starting point before, it never worked out to go on this tour. @Manuela K then kindly invited us and an appointment was also found.

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November 13, 2022,NORDPFAD Federlohmühlen + Dör't Moor

Happy morning in Riekenborstel!
After breakfast we start hiking at 3°C and fog directly at the parking lot. The sun is getting stronger and soon we can enjoy the bright blue sky.
First we hike on great paths of the north path Federlohmühlen through beautiful, varied forest areas, sometimes dense, sometimes rather sparse, deciduous and coniferous trees alternate with fields. …

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January 21, 2022,Nordpfad #18 Dör´t Moor & #19 Federlohmühlen (12&13/24)

The second day in Rotenburg should also be used and so I was drawn to the north paths again. Since I finally had enough time, it became two.

The north path "Dör't Moor" was voted the most beautiful hiking trail last year. I can't judge whether it's deserved or not, but it's definitely one of the most beautiful hikes I've …

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