A centuries-old footbridge, once used for going to church. Varied natural spaces, impressive and breathtaking! In the rhythm of your own steps, the NORDPFAD inspires you to linger in the "here and now". Simply being - step by step.
Good to know
Pavements
Asphalt
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
The NORDPFAD starts at the eastern entrance to Scheeßel railroad station. We leave the town through a small industrial estate and quickly reach a varied landscape of fields, meadows and woodland. The Scheeßeler Holz with its dense mixed and coniferous forest is particularly impressive here.
The hiking trail continues through the Veerseniederung and over the Lünzener Bruchbach. Behind the Westerveseder sports field, we pass the Veerse and hike to the Veerse rest area. With its shelter, benches and table, this is an ideal place to rest before crossing the K 211 and leaving the Veerse valley.
For the next 3.6 km, the NORDPFAD runs along a wide asphalt road that was created as an access road to a former ammunition depot. This low-traffic section of the trail leads through the Lohmoor, which impresses with its multifaceted landscape. A special feature is the dreamlike Gewässerbiotop Großes Lohmoor, which delights with its multi-faceted landscape and past the near-natural still water Lohmoor. An inconspicuous signpost points the way to the observation point.
Through the extensive Lohmoor, the path leads past the Hemslinger Moor nature reserve. The raised bog is being restored today. A rest area invites you to linger. We then approach the birch and pine forest of the Bösenkamper Moor. The grass and moss plants typical of moors are gradually returning here. The route continues on soft ground through the tranquil forest landscape.
A 1.9 km long detour leads from there to Brockel, before we pass the Bartelsdorf wind farm and reach another junction. Another detour, which is signposted a little later, takes you to the Wensebrock dragonfly biotope (starting point 2 of this hike), which is around 950 m away, or to the village of Wensebrock (with a small campsite), which is 1.9 km further on. From this junction, the trail continues through the forest, meadows and farmland, past the Bartelsdorf cemetery and to the village of Bartelsdorf. The old farms and the honey store with its beautiful rest area (in winter, however, this is dismantled "winter-proof") are great here.
We leave Bartelsdorf, cross the Bartelsdorf Canal, return to the meadow-rich valley of the Veerse and reach the n Bartelsdorfer Kirchsteg.This runs as an oak plank footbridge through the floodplain of the Veerse. It is the longest wooden bridge in the NORDPFADE region and was once the most important link between Bartelsdorf and Scheeßel. In summer, the area dries out and when there is high water, the area turns into a large lake.
The last stage leads back to the Scheeßel train station. Before that, however, you pass Hof Bassen where a shop window offers a glimpse into a sow stall. In the adjacent farm shop or in the Melkhus, a dairy restaurant open from May to October, you can enjoy coffee, ice cream, cake and milkshakes. A great place for a last rest. At the end of the hike, Scheeßel, a place that combines the old and the modern, invites you to take an interesting exploration tour and stop off at a few restaurants and cafés.
Networking with other NORDPFADEN
A 1.6 km long access path leads from Scheeßel railroad station to starting point 1 of theNORDPFADES Wümme und Vareler Heide.
Disturbance reports
Before your hike, you should check www.nordpfade.de to find out about possible detour and trail disruptions that may occur due to flooding, storm damage or forestry work, for example. There may be restrictions, particularly during the Hurricane Festival on the third weekend in June.
The hiking trail continues through the Veerseniederung and over the Lünzener Bruchbach. Behind the Westerveseder sports field, we pass the Veerse and hike to the Veerse rest area. With its shelter, benches and table, this is an ideal place to rest before crossing the K 211 and leaving the Veerse valley.
For the next 3.6 km, the NORDPFAD runs along a wide asphalt road that was created as an access road to a former ammunition depot. This low-traffic section of the trail leads through the Lohmoor, which impresses with its multifaceted landscape. A special feature is the dreamlike Gewässerbiotop Großes Lohmoor, which delights with its multi-faceted landscape and past the near-natural still water Lohmoor. An inconspicuous signpost points the way to the observation point.
Through the extensive Lohmoor, the path leads past the Hemslinger Moor nature reserve. The raised bog is being restored today. A rest area invites you to linger. We then approach the birch and pine forest of the Bösenkamper Moor. The grass and moss plants typical of moors are gradually returning here. The route continues on soft ground through the tranquil forest landscape.
A 1.9 km long detour leads from there to Brockel, before we pass the Bartelsdorf wind farm and reach another junction. Another detour, which is signposted a little later, takes you to the Wensebrock dragonfly biotope (starting point 2 of this hike), which is around 950 m away, or to the village of Wensebrock (with a small campsite), which is 1.9 km further on. From this junction, the trail continues through the forest, meadows and farmland, past the Bartelsdorf cemetery and to the village of Bartelsdorf. The old farms and the honey store with its beautiful rest area (in winter, however, this is dismantled "winter-proof") are great here.
We leave Bartelsdorf, cross the Bartelsdorf Canal, return to the meadow-rich valley of the Veerse and reach the n Bartelsdorfer Kirchsteg.This runs as an oak plank footbridge through the floodplain of the Veerse. It is the longest wooden bridge in the NORDPFADE region and was once the most important link between Bartelsdorf and Scheeßel. In summer, the area dries out and when there is high water, the area turns into a large lake.
The last stage leads back to the Scheeßel train station. Before that, however, you pass Hof Bassen where a shop window offers a glimpse into a sow stall. In the adjacent farm shop or in the Melkhus, a dairy restaurant open from May to October, you can enjoy coffee, ice cream, cake and milkshakes. A great place for a last rest. At the end of the hike, Scheeßel, a place that combines the old and the modern, invites you to take an interesting exploration tour and stop off at a few restaurants and cafés.
Networking with other NORDPFADEN
A 1.6 km long access path leads from Scheeßel railroad station to starting point 1 of theNORDPFADES Wümme und Vareler Heide.
Disturbance reports
Before your hike, you should check www.nordpfade.de to find out about possible detour and trail disruptions that may occur due to flooding, storm damage or forestry work, for example. There may be restrictions, particularly during the Hurricane Festival on the third weekend in June.
Route markings
Markierungszeichen
Das Markierungszeichen zeigt ein weißes „N“ auf orangem Grund mit dem Namen des NORDPFADES Kirchsteg-Moore-Bäche.
Beschilderung
Zielwegweiser ergänzen die Markierung und sind an markanten Stellen platziert. Auf den Wegweisern sind Orte aufgeführt, die sich auf der Strecke befinden oder von dort abzweigen, samt den Entfernungskilometern. Unterhalb befindet sich das Logo des jeweiligen NORDPFADES.
Das Markierungszeichen zeigt ein weißes „N“ auf orangem Grund mit dem Namen des NORDPFADES Kirchsteg-Moore-Bäche.
Beschilderung
Zielwegweiser ergänzen die Markierung und sind an markanten Stellen platziert. Auf den Wegweisern sind Orte aufgeführt, die sich auf der Strecke befinden oder von dort abzweigen, samt den Entfernungskilometern. Unterhalb befindet sich das Logo des jeweiligen NORDPFADES.
Directions & Parking facilities
It is around 30 minutes from the A1 highway to each of the starting points, where there is an information board and parking facilities.
- Starting point 1: 27383 Scheeßel, Scheeßel-Osteingang railroad station, Hinter der Bahn
- Starting point 2: 27386 Wensebrock, Libellenbiotop Wensebrock, K 224, 950 m from the NORDPFAD
There are two parking options available at the NORDPFAD. The respective starting points can also be found there.
- Parking lot 1: 27383 Scheeßel, Scheeßel-Osteingang train station, Hinter der Bahn
- Parking lot 2: 27386 Wensebrock, Libellenbiotop Wensebrock, K 224, 950 m from the NORDPFAD
Anreise mit der Bahn
Bahnhof: Scheeßel
Bahn "Metronom Regio": verkehrt täglich zwischen Hamburg und Bremen
Infos: www.der-metronom.de
Anreise mit dem Bus
Haltestellen: Scheeßel Bhf und Bartelsdorf
Buslinie 878: verkehrt Mo.-Fr. zwischen Scheeßel Bhf, hält u. a. in Bartelsdorf und Westervesede. Am Scheeßeler Bahnhof besteht Anschluss an den Metronom Regio nach Hamburg und Bremen
Infos: www.vnn.de
Bahnhof: Scheeßel
Bahn "Metronom Regio": verkehrt täglich zwischen Hamburg und Bremen
Infos: www.der-metronom.de
Anreise mit dem Bus
Haltestellen: Scheeßel Bhf und Bartelsdorf
Buslinie 878: verkehrt Mo.-Fr. zwischen Scheeßel Bhf, hält u. a. in Bartelsdorf und Westervesede. Am Scheeßeler Bahnhof besteht Anschluss an den Metronom Regio nach Hamburg und Bremen
Infos: www.vnn.de
Additional information
Komoot
In der bekannten Outdoor-App haben wir alle 24 Rundwanderwege in einer eigenen NORDPFADE-Collection zusammengestellt. Die Touren sind auch im Portal unter der Region "Nördliche Heide" zu finden.
Noch nicht auf Komoot?
Für Neukunden gibt es einen kostenfreien Gutschein-Code.Der Code lautet ROW und kann über "Gutscheinn einlösen" auf komoot.de/g oder unter dem Link https://komoot.com/de-de/g?code=ROW eingelöst werden.
In der bekannten Outdoor-App haben wir alle 24 Rundwanderwege in einer eigenen NORDPFADE-Collection zusammengestellt. Die Touren sind auch im Portal unter der Region "Nördliche Heide" zu finden.
Noch nicht auf Komoot?
Für Neukunden gibt es einen kostenfreien Gutschein-Code.Der Code lautet ROW und kann über "Gutscheinn einlösen" auf komoot.de/g oder unter dem Link https://komoot.com/de-de/g?code=ROW eingelöst werden.
Literature
Die folgenden Prospekte sind kostenfrei in den örtlichen Touristinfos und unter Prospektbestellung erhältlich. Dort stehen sie auch als Download zur Verfügung.
- NORDPFADE-Tourenbegleiter
Die kleine Broschüre enthält alles Wissenswerte zur Wanderregion. - NORDPFADE-Übersichtskarte
Das handliche Faltblatt ist die kleine Planungsgrundlage für Umweltbewusste. - NORDPFADE-Wanderpass
Die stempelfreie Variante für Sammler.
- Meine NORDPFADE
Oder: "Es muss ja nicht immer der Jakobsweg sein!"
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)
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