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Hengstforder Mill – Aper Tief nature reserve loop from Aper Tief

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Hengstforder Mill – Aper Tief nature reserve loop from Aper Tief

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Hengstforder Mill – Aper Tief nature reserve loop from Aper Tief

01:51

7.31km

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: July 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 919 m for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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928 m

Staabent Bridge over the Nordloher Canal

Highlight • Bridge

One of the typical bascule bridges in the Fehn area not far from the Aper Tief.

Here is also a junction of the Ammerland route

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4.80 km

Windmill between Apen and Augustfehn

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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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4.90 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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4.98 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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5.37 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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5.53 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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5.98 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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6.29 km

Augustfehner Graben Observation Tower

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Due to the topographical conditions, most of the pumping stations are located in the northwestern part of the Ammerländer Wasseracht association area.

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7.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

3.08 km

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

1.97 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

20°C

12°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

November 18, 2023,Herbstzauber in Apen: Von Mühlenromanzen und fliegenden Pilzen! 🍂💑🍄

This autumnal walk from Apen to Hengstforder Mühle and the Aper Tief nature reserve offered lots of colorful leaves and fly agarics 🍂

The Hengstforder Mühle, built in 1742, is now not only a historic windmill, but also a hotspot for weddings! Who would have thought you could get married in a mill? 💑✨

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June 25, 2023,🌞 Aper Tief NSG 🌞 Nordsee - Tag 7 (1)

For today there were two tours at once on the plan, because both are in the same area.
- Aper Deep NSG
- Stacker Moor
The Aper Tief nature reserve would certainly have been a nice tour if the way back hadn't been blocked by a fence to the dam. Signs pointing out that dogs are forbidden, but suggest that …

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Hengstforder Mill – Aper Tief nature reserve loop from Aper Tief

Staabent Bridge over the Nordloher Canal

Windmill between Apen and Augustfehn

Hengstforder Mill

Hengstforde Historical Information Board

View of the Aper Tief Nature Reserve

View of the Wetlands near Leer

Aper Tief nature reserve

Augustfehner Graben Observation Tower

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