Osterau (Bramau)

The Osterau in Bad Bramstedt few meters before the confluence with the Hudau to Bramau

The Osterau is a source flow of Bramau in Segeberg in Schleswig -Holstein.

The Osterau created by the confluence of the wheel Forder Au and Rothenmühlenau in Heidmühlen in Segeberger forest. The Osterau has a length of 26.2 km. The difference in height is 14 m. The Osterau, one of the few not straightened in their entire course floodplains. In addition, it is among the ten most worth protecting waters in Germany. In Bad Bramstedt is, along with the Hudau the Bramau.

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The Sohlgleite in Bad Bramstedt replaced a 80cm high barrier, which powered the old mill. In addition, a dock for canoeists ( Holsteiner Shire ).