A1 Lüdenhausen

5.72 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Regional hiking trail

Blick durch Bäume auf eine weitläufige grüne Landschaft mit Feldern, Hügeln und kleinen Dörfern. — © Gemeinde Kalletal | CC-BY-SA

Drei Personen und ein großer Hund spazieren entspannt auf einem Waldweg im herbstlichen Licht. — © LTM GmbH

Eine Gruppe Menschen betrachtet ein Insektenhotel auf einer Wiese, begleitet von einem großen Hund. — © LTM GmbH

1:40 h
5.72 km
97 m
99 m
216 m
291 m
75 m
Start: Parking lot at Thokenberg - corner of Almenaer Str./Lüdenhauser Str.
Destination: Parking lot at Thokenberg - corner of Almenaer Str./Lüdenhauser Str.

Circular hiking trail from Lüdenhausen - up to the "Hexenberg" panoramic viewpoint

Always following the A1 signpost, the almost 6 km long circular hiking trail from Lüdenhausen leads through varied landscapes of forest and meadows: over the Thokenberg, along the Osterkalle, along field paths and up to the Hexenberg. From the field path, before turning left onto the "Hinter den Linden" road, it is worth taking a detour to the east: a small oasis of peace with a seating area and table for a rest, a landscape lounger for relaxing and a large insect hotel for biodiversity await hikers at this viewpoint. Further up towards Hexenberg, an engraved boulder points the way to another vantage point: at the top of Hexenberg, an impressive panoramic view and benches for resting and taking a deep breath await.

Gemeinde Kalletal

Start

Parking lot at Thokenberg - corner of Almenaer Str./Lüdenhauser Str.

Vantage point/Observation tower

Destination

Parking lot at Thokenberg - corner of Almenaer Str./Lüdenhauser Str.

Pavements

Street (5%)

Gravel (72%)

Trail (20%)

Path (3%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Starting from the hikers' parking lot at the corner of Thokenberg and Almenaer Straße, head south over the Thokenberg. As you continue, turn right onto the Weg der Blicke trail. The route runs parallel to this until it reaches Bösingfelder Straße. There is a hut on the other side of the road where you can take a break. Continue along a small path along the Osterkalle. After crossing the country road, the trail continues along field paths towards the village. After crossing Almenaer Straße, the trail passes the residential area "Vor'm Keller" and heads north. At the fork in the path, the route turns left onto the "Hinter den Linden" path. After a short climb, hikers reach the Hexenberg. The route continues past the war memorial in honour of the fallen in the First World War, following the A1 slightly downhill again in two right turns through the forest to the starting point "Parkplatz Thokenberg".

Tour information

Labelling
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Clothing suitable for the weather, sturdy shoes

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Lüdenhausen can be reached from the A2 highway within 20 minutes.

From the direction of Dortmund: Exit Vlotho-West

From the direction of Hanover: Bad Eilsen exit - via Rinteln

From the direction of Detmold: via the B238 via Lemgo, Lüerdisser Weg/L957, via Niedermeien and Henstorf

From the direction of Hameln: via the L432, via Extertal/Bösingfeld

Parking

Parking lot at Thokenberg - corner of Almenaer Str./Lüdenhauser Str.

Public transportation

There are bus connections to the main town of Hohenhausen in the municipality of Kalletal and to Lemgo.

The nearest train stations are in Bielefeld, Herford, Lemgo and Rinteln.

Additional information

Refreshments available in the town center: Lindenkrug restaurant (Wed-Sun)

www.kalletal.de

https://www.kalletal.de/wanderprogramm

License (master data)

Gemeinde Kalletal

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Lüdenhausen Jewish cemetery is a protected monument and is located just outside the village on the road "Hinter den Linden" which leads to the so-called Hexenberg. The exact origins of the cemetery are not known. Built on a hill, eight gravestones with German and Hebrew inscriptions can still be found today, the oldest dating from around 1840 and the youngest from 1900.

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