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Espelkamp

Espelkamp and Minden-Lübbecke are two towns in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The region is known for its diverse landscapes and historical sights.

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Attractions in Espelkamp


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 53.6 km
Duration 3:37 h
Ascent 47 m
Descent 47 m

Very nice circular tour starting from Gestringen, heading towards Vehlage, then Rahden, then via Wehe, Espelkamp and Isenstedt back to the starting ...

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from Stefan Emmerling,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.6 km
Duration 2:57 h
Ascent 113 m
Descent 116 m

Lovely circular route from Gestringen to Hartum and back.

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from Stefan Emmerling,   Community
Hiking Trail · Tölzer Land
Staffelgraben/Jachenau
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 627 m
Descent 627 m

Extensive circular route around the Staffel about 15 km

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from Klaus Kreuzer,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Ellerburg-Aue Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 110.1 km
Duration 7:02 h
Ascent 166 m
Descent 177 m

"Ellerburg-Aue cycle route - rural idyll from the source to the estuary" in 6 stages

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from DümmerWeserLand Touristik e.V.,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Long Distance Cycling · Teutoburg Forest
BahnRadRoute Weser-Lippe
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 89.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 135 m
Descent 198 m

Section from Bünde to the northern point of NRW, return via the Oppenweher Moor to Rahden. The remaining stretch back to Bünde by train.

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from Barbara Nachtigal,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 42.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 46 m
Descent 46 m

Short circular route on flat side paths. No problem even for beginners.

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from Stefan Emmerling,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Ellerburg-Aue bike path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 126.5 km
Duration 8:07 h
Ascent 211 m
Descent 322 m

Cycle tour along the Große Aue from its source at Rhödinghausen to its mouth at Binnen.

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from Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 29 km
Duration 1:57 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 34 m

The starting point is the Emmmerling drugstore in Gestringen. The tour is a nice circular route of just under 29 km from Gestringen, via Espelkamp, ...

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from Stefan Emmerling,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Buttjer, Bier und Butterbrot - Etappe 2
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 75.5 km
Duration 4:47 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 67 m

Cycling along the Mill Route to the coziest beer gardens and most beautiful places to stop for a breakStage 2: Local and Delicious: Bike Tour from ...

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from Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Gestringen - Neßmersiel
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 227.9 km
Duration 15:14 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 346 m

Primarily flat secondary routes. Only the Dammer Berge hills exert some pressure on the thighs.

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from Stefan Emmerling,   Community
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Travellers will find a wealth of tourist attractions here. One of the main attractions is Benkhausen Castle in Espelkamp, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

Cultural highlights also abound: the Museumshof Rahden offers an insight into the region's rural cultural history, while the LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold shows visitors how people used to live.

The region's culinary scene is characterised by regional specialities such as Westphalian ham or pumpernickel bread - be sure to try both!

Outdoor activities can be enjoyed by travellers all year round. In summer, a hike through the beautiful landscape of the Wiehengebirge or a canoe trip on the river Weser are particularly suitable. In winter, on the other hand, you can go skiing at the Hahnenklee- Bocksberg ski area or ice skating on a frozen lake.

If it rains, we recommend a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument - an impressive statue high up on the Wittekindsberg with a view over the entire area.

The most beautiful experience of this area, however, is undoubtedly a walk along the Weser Cycle Path, which winds its way through the region for over 500 km, passing some of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany.

Overall, Espelkamp, Minden-Lübbecke is well worth a visit - both for nature lovers and those interested in culture. A travel guide will help you get the most out of your visit!

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