Source of the Eiter – Heiligenberg Monastery Mill loop from Homfeld

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Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Source of the Eiter – Heiligenberg Monastery Mill loop from Homfeld

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Source of the Eiter – Heiligenberg Monastery Mill loop from Homfeld

01:03

3.99km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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368 m

Forest playground at the ring wall

Highlight • Rest Area

Large and beautifully designed forest playground, which, in addition to its main elements, also features an exciting, hilly landscape in the vicinity.

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475 m

Historic Ring Wall in the Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

In the forest, the hiking trail follows the historic ring wall, which is a listed monument. Please do not enter it.

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621 m

Source of the Eiter

Highlight • River

This is where the source area of the pus (or eyter in old spelling) is located.
In the immediate vicinity of the source, you can cross the young river via …

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853 m

Heiligenberg Kneipp Pool

Highlight • Rest Area

If you want to do something good for your feet... go to the pub. And if you prefer to refresh your forearms, use the small pool.

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1.11 km

Forsthaus Heiligenberg Hotel & Restaurant

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Gastronomy closed on Mondays, but worth seeing building ensemble with well-kept gardens!

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1.26 km

Colourful Archway at Heiligenberg

Highlight • Monument

Very nice hiking area with many good sights and rest areas.

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1.40 km

Art at the Klostermühle, Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Highlight • Monument

Pictures that refer to the exhibition "Lichtblicke" in the Klostermühle in 2012. I could not clarify whether these are earlier exhibits. Definitely an eye-catcher!

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1.49 km