--- title: "NORDPFAD Two mills" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/tour/nordpfad-two-mills" description: "The landscape around Eitzte and Bademühlen really couldn’t be more idyllic: romantic watermills, meandering streams, green stream valleys, lush meadows, an enchanted forest, and the farming village of Godenstedt with its oil mill. A trail for anyone who enjoys combining nature with history." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/430017/1b3721fed182f400b8b540a66807ba6db02412ddb5f35ca42bd23946a527297a/wasserm-hle-badem-hlen-mit-m-hlenteich.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share NORDPFAD Two mills ================== - 10.90 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: medium - Walking / hiking - Nordic walking Wassermühle Bademühlen mit Mühlenteich - 3:45 h - 10.90 km - 23 m - 23 m - 10 m - 42 m - 32 m - - Start: 27446 Eitzmühlen: Watermill, Eitzte 4 (starting point 1) - Destination: 27446 Eitzmühlen, watermill, Eitzte 4 (starting point 1) **Enchanting historical landmarks nestled among giant trees and stream valleys** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The landscape around Eitzte and Bademühlen really couldn’t be more idyllic: romantic watermills, meandering streams, green stream valleys, lush meadows, an enchanted forest, and the farming village of Godenstedt with its oil mill. A trail for anyone who enjoys combining nature with history. Read more The picturesque Bademühlen watermill 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 Our hike begins at the picturesque location on the upper reaches of the Oste River, , which houses the is located, which is open on weekends from late March through early October. From here, we take the 200-meter-long access path to the second intersection. That’s where our loop hike begins, taking us first to . Until the early 20th century, this former quarry supplied lime fertilizer to local farms and the entire Elbe-Weser region. Today, the lake—filled with groundwater and designated as a protected landscape—serves as a valuable habitat for flora and fauna. A large mammoth tusk was also found during excavations in the pit. The NORDPFAD now continues on to Godenstedt, a small village through which the Oste River meanders and whose village landscape is characterized by centuries-old oak trees and several farms. In the center of Godenstedt, a master miller—whose last name is Müller—runs a . It can be visited upon request. An information board at the **Godenstedt rest area** provides information about the history of the town and invites visitors to take a break, offering a great view of the landscape shaped by the Oste River. Also worth seeing is the . We leave the village and walk a short distance along the bike and walking path next to the K 143 until a dirt road branches off to the right. From here, the route takes us along nature trails through fertile fields and lush meadows of the expansive **Badetal valley**. After about 2 km, we reach the eastern part of the **Godenstedter Holz**, into which we now venture. At a signposted trail junction, we take the 400-meter-long branch leading to  would be happy to purchase. The fully functional mill from the 16th century is idyllically situated on a mill pond fed by the Bade River. This river flows into the Oste south of Godenstedt. After a short rest, we leave the beautiful mill complex behind, walk back to the intersection, and hike along the NORDPFAD through the western section of the **Godenstedter Holz**. We venture deeper and deeper through the dense canopy of the forest until, after 1 km, we come to a turnoff leading to . This “fairy-tale forest” near the village of Ostereistedt is considered the “home” of the Easter Bunny and his helpers. A large Easter celebration takes place here every year. We continue hiking through the dense forest to the edge of the woods. From here on, we enjoy the sweeping view of the Geest landscape. At the end of the trail, we cross the K 142 and turn left onto the paved bike and hiking path. Passing **Martens Farm**, we follow the signs, which lead us a short while later onto a dirt road that takes us back to . **Connections to Other NORDPFAD Trails** The NORDPFAD Trail intersects directly with the . A signposted and marked 5-km access trail also leads from the Eitzmühlen watermill to starting point 1 of the . **Trail Closure Notices** Before your hike, you should check check for possible detours and trail disruptions that may occur, for example, due to flooding, storm damage, or forestry work. Read more Route markings **Marker** The marker shows a white "N" on an orange background with the name of the NORDPFAD Zwei Mühlen. **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**It takes about 20 minutes to reach both starting points from the A1 highway, and about 50 minutes from the A27. There is an information board and parking available at the starting points.  - **Starting Point 1:**  27446 Eitzmühlen: Watermill, Eitzte 4; the information board at the watermill is located just under 200 m from the actual NORDPFAD - **Starting Point 2:**  27404 Bademühlen: Watermill, Zum Badetal 13; the information board at the watermill is located about 500 m from the NORDPFAD Read more **Parking**There are two parking areas available along the NORDPFAD. The respective starting points can also be found there. - **Parking Lot 1:**  27446 Eitzmühlen, Wassermühle, Eitzte 4; the parking lot is located just under 200 m from the NORDPFAD trail itself - **Parking Lot 2:**  27404 Bademühlen, Wassermühle, Zum Badetal 13; the watermill and parking lot are located about 500 m from the NORDPFAD Read more **Public transportation**Arrival by bus - **Bus stop**: Bademühlen (Großes Holz or former youth hostel) - approx. 3 km from starting point 2 of the NORDPFADE. - **Bus route 630**: runs Mon.-Sun. between Bremen and Zeven - **Bus route 821** : runs Mon.-Sat. between Gnarrenburg and Zeven - **Info:** 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 Tour 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. - **NORDPFADE Hiking Pass** The stamp-free version for collectors. There is also a paperback published by has published. An entertaining “hiking guide” by Lucia Gefken, who escapes her everyday life and takes up hiking. - **My NORDPFADE**  Or: *“It doesn’t always have to be the Camino de Santiago!”* 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) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Read more Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Water mill - Tours 23.30 km - Walking / hiking 11.60 km - Walking / hiking 11.19 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Landtouristik Samtgemeinde Selsingen e.V. - Ihr Kontakt vor Ort** Hauptstraße 30 27446 Selsingen Download GPX file - -