Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség weboldalai MTSZ MTSZ térképportál Turista Magazin TuristaShop Kéktúra Gerecse50 A kéktúrázás napja
Try Pro for free
Choose a language

Pollhagen

As a tourist destination, Pollhagen in Schaumburg, Germany is perhaps not as well known as other cities and towns in the region. But anyone who makes their way here will quickly discover that this small community is definitely worth a visit.

4.7  (11 Ratings and reviews)

Outdooractive Editors  Verified partner 
Author of this page
LogoOutdooractive Editors

Attractions in Pollhagen


Highlights

  • My Map
  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 26.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 51 m
Descent 51 m

Experience the places around Wiedensahl that Wilhelm Busch captured in his drawings and paintings.

4.7
from Olaf Boegner,   Schaumburger Land
Bicycle Rides · Schaumburger Land
Fürstenroute in the Schaumburger Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 52.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 64 m
Descent 73 m

The name Fürstenroute originates from the Fürstenweg (also called Landwehrallee) in the Schaumburg Forest.

5
from Olaf Boegner,   Schaumburger Land
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 19 m

From Loccum to Volkenroda - The Loccum-Volkenroda pilgrimage path connects the Cistercian monasteries of Loccum in Lower Saxony and Volkenroda in ...

No ratings (yet)
from Olaf Boegner,   Schaumburger Land
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6
Distance 52.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 108 m

West past the Steinhuder: forest and hunting, a sea and Landestrost From the beautiful Stadthagen – sights can be found at Stage 5 – the route ...

No ratings (yet)
from Olaf Boegner,   Region Hannover
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 421.3 km
Duration 28:45 h
Ascent 873 m
Descent 886 m

Cretaceous and Middle Ages. Weser Renaissance to modern times. Experience historic towns, castles, churches, museums, surprises. 15 daily ...

No ratings (yet)
from Bettina Obst,   Region Hannover
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 94.4 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,006 m
Descent 1,024 m

By bike on the trail of St. James pilgrims and along old trade routes from Meckenheim to the Baltic Sea.

No ratings (yet)
from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Münsterland
West-East Bike Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 803.5 km
Duration 100:00 h
Ascent 3,430 m
Descent 3,430 m

With a tailwind to the Oder The route is a largely direct west-east connection and runs from the Dutch border at Gronau (Westphalia) to the ...

No ratings (yet)
from Thomas Kempernolte, Elm-Freizeit,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Weserbergland
On the trail of Wilhelm Busch
Map / On the trail of Wilhelm Busch
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 51 m
Descent 50 m

Around Wiedensahl it goes past the places that were the subject and inspiration for the painter.

No ratings (yet)
from Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Hiking Trail · Weserbergland
Schweinehirten Circular Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 10 m
Descent 10 m

Circular route on solid paths with a small detour to the Schweinehirten Hut.

No ratings (yet)
from Das Weserleinebergland,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Hannover und Umgebung
Princes' Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 51.2 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 106 m

The Princes' Route takes you from Steinhude through the Schaumburg region to Minden

No ratings (yet)
from Steinhuder Meer Tourismus GmbH,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
  • My Map
  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
Geographically, Pollhagen is located in the north-west of Germany and belongs to the federal state of Lower Saxony. The surrounding area is characterised by rolling hills covered by dense forests. In the midst of this landscape you will find numerous historical buildings and sights.

One of the tourist highlights in Pollhagen is Bückeburg Castle, which is only a few kilometres away. Here you can not only take a look at the magnificent architecture of the baroque building, but also visit a museum or take part in a guided tour.

If you are interested in culture, you should definitely pay a visit to the local history museum. There you can learn more about the history of the region as well as about local traditions and customs. Another highlight for art lovers is the Marta Herford Art Museum - one of the most important museums of contemporary art in the whole of Germany.

But Pollhagen also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Whether regional specialities such as kale with pinkel or international dishes - here everyone will find something to their taste.

For outdoor fans there are also many possibilities: In summer, for example, a canoe trip on the river Weser or a hike along the Weser mountains is a good idea. In winter, on the other hand, the nearby skiing area on the Bückeberg is an attraction.

And what do you do in Pollhagen when it rains? Then a visit to the Hufeland Therme thermal baths is a good idea - here you can escape the rain outside in warm temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere.

All in all, Pollhagen is a destination known for its picturesque landscape, cultural highlights and culinary delights. Whether as a day trip or a longer stay - this Travel Guide shows: it is definitely worth it!

Trip planning


Weather

10-day forecast

Getting there

Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Reviews

  • June 04, 2026
    Burkhard
    super0
    ...Show more
    Variety of paths Solitude Weather depandant Scenic Busy trails
    Written June 04, 2026
  • September 11, 2023
    Rolf Strate 
    September 10, 2023
    Tolle Strecke, besonders bei sommerlichen Temperaturen, da es im Wald deutlich kühler ist. Empfehlenswert ist ein Abstecher nach Wiedensahl. Nicht nur weil dort das Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Busch steht, sondern weil es dort ein hervorragendes Cafe, das "Dörp Kaffee", gibt. Kein Chichi, dafür aber ein schönes Ambiente, herzliches Personal und ein super Kuchen! Außerdem gibt es einen einladenden Außenbereich. Auch Steinhude ist ein schönes Ziel, sofern man nicht gerade einen Tag erwischt, wo der Ort überlaufen ist. Soll der Rückweg über eine andere Strecke verlaufen, eignen sich einige Passagen entlang des Kanals.
    ...Show more
    Written September 11, 2023
  • June 14, 2023
    Rolf Strate 
    Nette Tour, wenn auch über längere Strecken straßenbegleitend. Stadthagen ist ein sehenswertes Städtchen.
    ...Show more
    Written June 14, 2023
  • December 09, 2015
    Olaf Boegner
    Tolle Tour mit vielen Highlights!
    ...Show more
    Written December 09, 2015

Destinations in Pollhagen


AI-generated

The content was generated entirely by AI and published without meaningful human review or approval. more

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
THE way to start your next outdoor experience!
Logo agrar Logo aofk Logo mol Logo otp