--- title: "NORDPFAD Börde Sittensen" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/nordpfad-boerde-sittensen" description: "Take a peek behind the scenes of history, follow in the footsteps of an ancient noble family, walk along the Oste River, and for once hear nothing but the song of the birds as they fly across the vast moor. This NORDPFAD offers unique moments!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share NORDPFAD Börde Sittensen ========================= - 16.90 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: medium - Hiking trail - Walking / hiking - Nordic walking - 5:45 h - 16.90 km - 11 m - 11 m - 28 m - 45 m - 17 m - - Start: 27419 Sittensen, watermill, Mühlenstr. 8 (starting point 1) - Destination: 27419 Sittensen, watermill, Mühlenstr. 8 (starting point 1) From the Idyllic Watermill to the Tister Farmland Moor ------------------------------------------------------- Take a peek behind the scenes of history, follow in the footsteps of an ancient noble family, walk along the Oste River, and for once hear nothing but the song of the birds as they fly across the vast moor. This NORDPFAD offers unique moments! Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The NORDPFAD begins at at the idyllic Mühlenteich pond, which is fed by the Oste River. A short while later, behind the mill pond, we come across the with its garden and fish ponds. We follow the course of the Oste River along a narrow path, pass the **Ostebogen rest area**, and leave the river path. Passing through fields and meadows, and partly along the former church path, we reach Burgsittensen and, a short time later, the grounds of the **.** Here we follow in the footsteps of the noble “Schulte von der Lüh” family. A short walking trail takes us along the Burgsittenser Stream to the family’s ancestral burial ground and finally to the estate with its hunting lodge and moat. From Burgsittensen, we hike along the forest to the 1,000-hectare**.** From the parking lot, the trail first passes the train station and the café of the small moor railway. After that, a 1.3 km-long, beautifully landscaped path leads right through the marsh. We can also take the small trail that branches off to the left at some point and leads even further into the marsh, offering some lovely spots to linger, away from the main route. At the end, we rejoin the main path, which we follow until we reach the accessible viewing platform and, later, the 6.5 m high observation tower. From both vantage points, visitors have an impressive view of the vast, rewetted areas of the moor and the birdlife that inhabits them. In spring and fall, large flocks of geese, cranes, and other “travelers” can be observed. During their migration, these birds find a protected resting and roosting place in the Tister Bauernmoor. Visitors can also explore the raised bog via the, which chugs leisurely to the two lookout points. It runs every Sunday afternoon—except in winter. For groups, rides are also available outside of regular operating hours by advance reservation. Along the way, the engineer stops frequently to share interesting facts about the moor. The return trip can be made either by the little moor train or simply on foot.    Once back at the parking lot, we leave the moor via the same route and, at the intersection behind the parking lot , turn left into the **Burgsittenser Forest**. We hike through the cool and varied forest area along forest and meadow trails. At the edge of the forest, a magnificent view of the countryside awaits us. Through fields and along the **Hochzeitsbaumweg**, with its numerous apple trees, we finally make our way toward Sittensen. We pass through a residential area to reach the **Burgsittenser Wald**, built of red brick **.** Now it’s just a few steps back to  If it’s open, a visit to the , which is located right inside the building. A short detour also takes you to the **town center** with its restaurants, shops, and lodging options.  **Connections to Other NORDPFADEN Trails** An approximately 4.5 km access trail leads from starting point 1 at the Sittensen watermill to the hiking destination of the to find out about possible detours and trail disruptions that may occur due to flooding, storm damage, or forestry work, for example. Read more Route markings **Marker** The marker shows a white "N" on an orange background with the name of the NORDPFAD Börde Sittensen. **Signposting** Destination signposts supplement the markings and are placed at prominent points. The signposts list places that are on the route or branch off from it, together with the distance in kilometers. The logo of the respective NORDPFADES is located underneath. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A1 highway, it’s about 10–15 minutes to the starting points, each of which has an information sign and parking available. - **Starting point 1:** 27419 Sittensen, Sittensen Watermill, Mühlenstraße - **Starting point 2:** 27419 Tiste, Moorbahn Burgsittensen / Haus der Natur, Hauptstraße 7 Read more **Parking**There are two parking areas available along the NORDPFAD. The respective starting points can also be found there. - **Parking Lot 1:** 27419 Sittensen, Sittensen Watermill, Mühlenstraße - **Parking Lot 2:**  27419 Tiste, Moorbahn Burgsittensen / Haus der Natur, Hauptstraße 7 Read more **Public transportation**Arrival by bus - **Bus stop:** Sittensen bus station (300 m from starting point 1 of the NORDPFADE) - **Oste-Sprinter - bus route 3860:** runs Mon.-Sat. from Tostedt to Zeven, in Tostedt there is a train connection to Hamburg and Bremen - **Further information:** Read more Additional information **Komoot** We haveall 24 circular hiking trails in a separate in the well-known outdoor app. The tours can also be found in the portal under the "Northern Heath" region. **Not yet on Komoot?** There is a free voucher code for new customers. The code is ROW and can be redeemed via "Redeem voucher" at or via the link . Read more Literature The following brochures are available free of charge at local tourist information offices and at  . They are also available for download there.  - **NORDPFADE Hiking Guide** This small brochure contains everything you need to know about the hiking region. - **NORDPFADE Overview Map** This handy fold-out leaflet serves as a compact planning guide for the environmentally conscious. Read more Contact person Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) e.V.**- Ihr Ansprechpartner für die NORDPFADE und die Region** Harburger Straße 59 27356 Rotenburg (Wümme) License (master data) Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Excursion/Ausflugsfahrt - Tours 23.30 km - Walking / hiking 11.60 km - Walking / hiking 10.90 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Touristikbüro der Börde Sittensen - Ihr Kontakt vor Ort** Am Markt 11 27419 Sittensen Download GPX file - -