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

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6.49km

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 movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 2.05 km for 11 m

After 2.53 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Windmill between Apen and Augustfehn

Highlight • Monument

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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134 m

Hengstforder Mill

Highlight • Monument

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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219 m

Hengstforde Historical Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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770 m

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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1.21 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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1.52 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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2.05 km

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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2.53 km

Staabent Bridge over the Nordloher Canal

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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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6.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.91 km

298 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.95 km

358 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 10 September

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11°C

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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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