Six Bronze Age burial mounds and the history of Hasenmoor reveal two sides of Bimöhlen: early settlement and the changing landscape. There are also paths through the lowlands, Eekholt Wildlife Park and a water excursion on the Osterau. To plan your visit, you can choose between traces of the past, nature watching and a longer trip on the water.
Early traces and local history
Bimöhlen was first mentioned in a document in 1189. Six Bronze Age burial mounds have survived, and an Iron Age urn cemetery has also been documented in Bimöhlen. The six burial mounds and a castle are protected historic monuments. Remains of a medieval motte are also present. The central village square still reveals that the settlement was once a typical circular village. Finds of iron slag point to iron production from bog iron ore on the edge of the Osterau lowlands. Burial grounds, castle remains, the village layout and evidence of iron production offer different insights into the history of the place.
Hasenmoor: land use and restoration
Bimöhlen lies in a glacial meltwater valley between Klausberg, Hallohberg, Keetelviert and Königsmoor. Hasenmoor, also known as Königsmoor, covers 275 hectares as an FFH site. Historically, it was a fen covering around 300 hectares, where peat was used as fuel. A nine-kilometre field railway once transported the peat to the AKN railway tracks in Großenaspe. Water was dammed to restore the remaining moorland, creating a relatively large lake. A remaining peat bank illustrates how peat was cut. Following extensive restoration measures, Hasenmoor is considered a species-rich habitat. There is an observation tower and several hides for watching nature.
Hiking, wildlife park and water
Walking routes lead through Bimöhlen’s lowlands towards Weide and to Hasenmoor on the southeastern edge of the village. As routes and access may change, check the latest information for your chosen trail before setting out. Parts of Eekholt Wildlife Park are located in Bimöhlen’s Weide district. The 67-hectare wildlife park is home to more than 700 animals of 100 species, and also has a large playground for children. Animal numbers and facilities may be updated, so it is worth checking the park’s latest information before your visit.
The Bimöhlen canoe access point is on the K 89. A nearby car park makes getting there and back easier. You could round out your visit with a riverside picnic or a walk in the forest. The water excursion on the Osterau runs from Bimöhlen to Bad Bramstedt and takes approximately two and a half hours. Water conditions and paddling speed can affect the duration, so allow for the trip as a separate block of time.
Accommodation and planning your day
A public transport stop is named “Bimöhlen Wildpark Eekholt”. Check the current timetable before travelling. You can then compare the location and details of individual accommodations with your plans. This leaves time for the approximate duration of a longer paddling trip, while a day on foot can have a different focus.
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