Neuemoor and the Kleine Hesel Tour

Neuemoor is named as one of the places along the Kleine Hesel Tour. The route passes through Hesel, Kiefeld, Beningafehn, Neukamperfehn, Stiekelkamperfehn, Stikelkamp, Hesel-Hörn and Neuemoor. This specific connection to the route makes Neuemoor a tangible option when planning your trip. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can weigh up whether the named tour or the cultural and natural attractions in the wider destination of Hesel better suit your travel plans.

Forest and Monastery History in Hesel

In the wider destination of Hesel, the Heseler Wald covers around 600 hectares and is considered the largest contiguous forest in East Frisia. Large information boards in the forest describe its history and the results of excavations. The deserted site of the Premonstratensian monastery of Barthe lies east of Hesel in the Heseler Wald; the monastery was founded between 1170 and 1184.

The Heseler Wald offers opportunities for extended walks and observing local wildlife. The forest also has an adventure playground and a tree trail. The landscape, information about history and excavations, and the facilities mentioned offer a variety of ways to enjoy time outdoors.

Archaeology, Church and Art in Hesel

The Archaeological Exhibition at Villa Popken in Hesel illustrates the settlement history of the Geest village of Hesel, from the Stone and Bronze Ages through to the Middle Ages, using finds from these periods. One focus is the history of Barthe Monastery, which was located in the Heseler Forst.

The Ludgeri Church also tells the story of Hesel’s architectural history: the medieval church had to be demolished because it was dilapidated; a new church building was erected in 1742. The pulpit, with corner columns and reliefs of the Evangelists, and the altar with its Last Supper painting were created in 1653 by Tönnies Mahler of Leer. He was a carpenter, woodcarver and panel painter.

Another artistic highlight in the wider destination of Hesel is Sven Thater’s “Steinbeil” (Stone Axe) sculpture made from a field gate post. It is made of oak and sandstone and stands 2.40 metres tall.

Forest Trails and Other Destinations in Hesel

Around Gut Stikelkamp, about 5 km of forest trails invite you to go for a walk. The estate was once an outlying farm of the former Johanniter Monastery of Hasselt. Its residential building showcases the high-farming-class domestic culture of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

For a cycling tour, the wider destination of Hesel offers the 41 km Hesel Erlebnis Route. Among other features, it includes a river crossing on a “do-it-yourself ferry”. Seasonal ferry operations may vary; check before setting off. The approximately 5 km of forest trails around Gut Stikelkamp offer a different route length and are described as walking paths.

Another destination in Hesel is the swimming pool, which has a 16.66 × 8.00 metre swimming pool with a movable floor. Following renovations in 2013/2014 and 2023/2024, it is once again open to the public.

Discover more destinations: Beningafehn, Kleinhesel, Siebestock.

Go to the wider travel overview: Hesel.