NORDPFAD Hinterholz und Hohenmoor

The starting point of the NORDPFAD is a historical gem, theWindmill Henriette in Elm. You can also park on the mill grounds.

After an approx. 700 m long access path, the circular hike begins at the Elmer Hinterholz. We initially hike along a wide, partly asphalted and paved path through this impressive state forest. After approx. 2.5 km, we turn left onto a near-natural path that leads us through the open surrounding grassland and farmland.

We pass the individual farms of Buschdeel, walk along a field path through the middle of farmland until we reach a tarmac road that leads us to the next settlement of Vorhorn . There we leave the road at the first property on the left and turn right onto a field path. The path leads us between fields and meadows along the northern side of the Elmer Hohenmoor. We enjoy the natural tranquillity that emanates from these surroundings and follow the markings to the Oste-Schwinge-Kanal.

The canal offers great views of the wide and quiet Elmer Hohenmoor. A little later, we reach the Hohenmoor bog shelter. The area designed by the Mulsum local heritage association with a peat cutting area behind the hut invites you to take a break before we continue our hike in the direction of Tinster Holz. Shortly before the forest, we turn right. From the small hill, where the Tinster Holz cemetery is located, we have a wonderful view over the Hohenmoor, the Oste-Schwinge Canal and the Elmer Hinterholz forest area.

We now walk along the edge of the forest until we reach individual houses in the Mulsumer Moor. Turning right, we reach the canal again a short time later, which we cross via the small Oste-Schwinge bridge. In contrast to the Hohenmoor, where the canal cuts deep into the moor, here it has the character of an idyllic meadow stream.

Behind the Oste-Schwinge bridge, we return to the Elmer Hinterholz. Keep left at a T-junction and turn right again after about 300 meters. We walk straight ahead and slightly uphill through the increasingly dense forest. At the end, we have reached Elm again. We walk to the next fork in the path and follow the markings and signs back to Windmühle Henriette.

Disturbance reports
Before your hike, you should inform yourself on www.nordpfade.de about possible detours and path disturbances that may occur, for example due to flooding, storm damage or forestry work

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It is around 50 minutes by car from the A1 highway to both starting points, where you will find an information board and parking facilities. 

• Starting point 1: 27432 Elm, Windmühle Henriette, Elmer Landstr. 66 
• Starting point 2: 27449 Kutenholz-Mulsum, Moorschutzhütte, Hohenmoor
  

There are two parking options available at the NORDPFAD. The respective starting points can also be found there.

• Parking lot 1: 27432 Elm, Windmühle Henriette, Elmer Landstr. 66, 700 m from the NORDPFAD. Even if the access road is marked as a "private road", you may drive directly to the mill via this access road, where there are plenty of parking spaces.
  
• Parking lot 2: 27449 Kutenholz-Mulsum, Moorschutzhütte, Hohenmoor
  

Arrival by bus

• Bus stop: Elm Post (near Henriette windmill)
• Bus route 2028: runs Mon.-Fri. between Stade and Bremervörde, in Stade there is a connection to the Metronom to Hamburg and Cuxhaven
• Bus route 3813: runs Mon.-Fri. between Elm and Bremervörde, in Bremervörde there is a connection to the EVB to Bremerhaven and Buxtehude
• Info: www.fahrplaner.vnn.de

Komoot
We have compiled all 24 circular hiking trails in a separate NORDPFADE collection 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 komoot.de/g or via the link https://komoot.com/de-de/g?code=ROW.

The following brochures are available free of charge at the local tourist information offices and under brochure order. They are also available for download.

• NORDPFADE tour guide
  This small brochure contains everything you need to know about the hiking region.


• NORDPFADE overview map
  The handy leaflet is a small planning aid for the environmentally conscious.
  
  
• NORDPFADE hiking pass
  The stamp-free version for collectors.

There is also a pocket book published by Editon Temmenverlag. An amusingly written "hiking guide" by Lucia Gefken, who escapes her everyday life and starts hiking.

• My NORDPFADE
  Or: "It doesn't always have to be the Way of St. James!"