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Brakel

Welcome to Brakel and Höxter, a beautiful destination in the heart of Germany. A picturesque landscape with rolling hills, green meadows and dense forests awaits you here, as well as numerous historical sights.

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Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Höxter | Cycle through the Nethe Valley
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 41 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 95 m
Descent 209 m

An idyllic long-distance cycle tour along the Nethe.

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from Tourist-Information Höxter,   Stadt Höxter | Tourist-Information
Long Distance Cycling · Teutoburg Forest
Paderborn - Brakel Stage Schleifenroute 79.4 H
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 54.4 km
Duration 3:54 h
Ascent 373 m
Descent 349 m

This stage takes us from Paderborn to Brakel. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Long Distance Cycling · Teutoburg Forest
Brakel - Paderborn Schleifenroute Stage 79.4 R
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 54.2 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 338 m
Descent 362 m

This stage takes us from Brakel to Paderborn. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 49.9 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 228 m
Descent 228 m

Unique foot landscapes are connected by the Three Rivers route. The climb over the Bever valley is relatively even. Only a few short ascents ...

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from Markus Niemann,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 193 m
Descent 191 m

A beautiful circular hiking route through the Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, north of Brakel, with lovely forest areas and some ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Teutoburg Forest
Brakel – Höxter Schleifenroute Stage 79.5 H
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 25.5 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 5 m
Descent 53 m

This stage takes us from Brakel to Höxter. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage – have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
Pilgrim Trail · North Rhine-Westphalia
Westphalia Pilgrims' Way: Höxter-Dortmund
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 181 km
Duration 44:45 h
Ascent 1,369 m
Descent 1,364 m

This is the Hellweg, the old trade route that led from Dortmund to Höxter. Of course, we are walking in the opposite direction, i.e., westwards, to ...

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from Karl-Rudolf Böttcher,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 83 m

The circular hiking route leads from Rheder Castle into the Mähne forest area and downhill to Siddessen. Then it goes back to Rheder through the ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Braumeisterrunde between Rheder and Siddessen.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 88 m
Descent 88 m

A beautiful circular hiking route through the idyllic Rheder landscape park into the Mähne forest area. From Siddessen through the Nethe valley ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Pilgrim Trail · North Rhine-Westphalia
Way of St. James Westphalia: Brakel-Bad Driburg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 15.9 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 294 m
Descent 209 m

This is the 2nd stage of the Westphalian Way of St. James Höxter - Bochum. It leads from Brakel to Bad Driburg. It is continuously marked with the ...

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from Karl-Rudolf Böttcher,   Pilgerwege Deutschland
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The best place to start your exploration is the old town of Höxter, where you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Corvey. The monastery was founded as early as the 9th century and is today an impressive example of Romanesque architecture.

Fuerstenberg Castle is also worth a visit: the medieval fortress sits enthroned on a rock above the River Weser and offers a breathtaking view over the region.

Cultural highlights are provided by Rheder Castle, which regularly hosts concerts, theatre performances or art exhibitions. The Marta Herford Museum also exhibits modern art of the highest standard.

Culinary Brakel also has a lot to offer: Be sure to try the famous Westphalian ham or enjoy fresh bread from one of the region's many traditional bakeries.

When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking enthusiasts get their money's worth here: whether along the Weser Cycle Path or through the idyllic valleys of the Teutoburg Forest - there are plenty of options for adventurous nature fans. In winter, the skiing area of Willingen with its pistes and cross-country ski runs also attracts winter sports enthusiasts.

Even in rainy weather, there is plenty to do in Brakel and Höxter: Visit the Aqua Magica adventure pool, for example, or relax in one of the many wellness oases in the region.

All in all, Brakel, Höxter is definitely worth a trip. Whether as a day trip or for a longer stay - this Travel Guide offers you all the tips and info you need for an unforgettable holiday in the heart of Germany.

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