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Kirchlengern

Welcome to Kirchlengern, Herford - a travel destination in north-eastern Germany! This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist-relevant sights, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities. You will also learn more about the most important outdoor activities with the best seasons and where to do them.

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Attractions in Kirchlengern


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 280 m
Descent 280 m

On the trail of the Wallücke Railway, which operated from 1897 to 1937 between the Wallücke in the Wiehen Hills and Kirchlengern.

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from Ulrich Wehmeier,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Osnabrücker Land
Bünde Loop
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 41.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 155 m
Descent 155 m

The approximately 40 km route from Sankt Annen / Schiplage to Bünde runs mostly on lightly trafficked roads and bike paths. Bünde is reached via a ...

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from Thorsten Flensberg,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Bünde-BadSalzuflen-Bünde 19.06.2022
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 67.1 km
Duration 3:18 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 240 m

A section of the Weser-Lippe Cycle Route via Herford to Bad Salzuflen. Then switched to the HF8, on the Werre to the Werre Cycle Path to Löhne-Ort.

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from Barbara Nachtigal,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Wiehen Hills Circular Tour Dinosaur Tracks 63 km
Map / Wiehen Hills Circular Tour Dinosaur Tracks 63 km
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 63.2 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 296 m

Circular tour Wiehen Hills to the dinosaur tracks at Barkhausen

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from A Kliegel,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 99.2 km
Duration 6:40 h
Ascent 332 m
Descent 332 m

From Spenge (Hücker Moor) via Rödinghausen, Lübbecke and Hille to Minden. The return route leads back to Hücker Moor via Porta-Westfalica and Bad ...

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from H M,   Community
Difficulty moderate
Distance 77.7 km
Duration 5:25 h
Ascent 404 m
Descent 412 m

Low-traffic tour through the Herford and Minden-Lübbecke region. Along the route (directly as well as nearby) there are numerous cafes and inns ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Münsterland
Münster - Kirchlengern
Map / Münster - Kirchlengern
Difficulty moderate
Distance 99 km
Duration 6:40 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 164 m

From Münster (Westf.) train station to Kirchlengern train station,    possibly as a 2-day tour

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from A Kliegel,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Wunsdorf via Steinhude 92 km
Map / Wunsdorf via Steinhude 92 km
Difficulty moderate
Distance 89.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 115 m
Descent 121 m

from Kirchlengern station to Wunsdorf via the Steinhuder Meer or vice versa. P&R parking lot directly at the station free of charge

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Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Bauernbad Bike Route, 04.09.2021
Difficulty moderate
Distance 46.6 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 225 m
Descent 223 m

https://www.fahr-im-kreis.de/alle-touren/themenrouten/bauernbad-radelroute

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from Barbara Nachtigal,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
Round trip Kirchlengern - Vlotho - Herford 58 km
Map / Round trip Kirchlengern - Vlotho - Herford 58 km
Difficulty moderate
Distance 56.9 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 184 m

Scenic and varied route with beautiful viewpoints

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Kirchlengern is located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. The town is known for its idyllic landscape with many forests and lakes. It is a popular destination for hiking or cycling tours through the green surrounding countryside.

Tourist attractions include the 12th-century St. Stephen's Church and the 17th-century Oberbehme Castle, which now houses a youth hostel. Culture enthusiasts should also not miss the Marta Museum in Herford - it houses an impressive collection of modern works of art.

In the area surrounding Kirchlengern, various events also take place on a regular basis, such as the traditional Christmas market at Bückeburg Castle or the annual town festival in Bad Salzuflen.

The region also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: Be sure to try the Westphalian cuisine with specialities such as pumpernickel bread, Mettwurst sausage or kale stew.

For those who like to be active, there are numerous opportunities such as hiking, cycling or swimming in the surrounding lakes. In winter, the skiing area at the Hermann Monument in the Teutoburg Forest is also a great option.

If the weather is bad, Herford has a large cinema as well as various museums and galleries that are worth a visit.

The most beautiful places in Kirchlengern are certainly the many lakes and forests around the town. Here you can relax and enjoy nature - whether on foot or by bike.

Overall, Kirchlengern is definitely worth a trip for anyone who likes to be active and experience cultural highlights at the same time. With this travel guide, you now have all the important information for your next trip to North Rhine-Westphalia!

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Reviews

  • April 14, 2025
    Rolf Strate 
    April 11, 2025
    Insgesamt betrachtet, eine nette Strecke. Teilabschnitte verlaufen entlang von Straßen. Ein Abstecher zur Eisdiele in Spenge ist trotz hoher Preise empfehlenswert. Günstig ist in Bünde das Restaurant "Jasmin Garden". Es liegt nahe der Route und ist für die Mittagseinkehr zu empfehlen.
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    Written April 14, 2025
    Bicycle Rides
    Bünde Loop
  • August 07, 2022
    Memy Selfandi
    Der Weg ist ganz okay. Leider dann doch für die Länge etwas eintönig.
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    Written August 07, 2022
  • August 25, 2016
    Rolf Westphal
    Sehr gut zu fahren, mit Abstecher zur Eisdiele in Bünde ein Genuss
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    Written August 25, 2016
    Bicycle Rides
    Bünde Loop

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