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title: "Apothekerweg und Rundwanderweg A1"
url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/apothecary-trail-and-circular-hiking-trail-a1"
description: "Loose up the Apothekerweg. Over steps, roots and gravel paths, the route climbs steeply uphill, protected by the trees, towards the castle ruins/car park of the castle. From there, the route descends through the forest towards the B514. Once you arrive at Sperlsiek, you leave urban life behind and turn off into the forest. The dense treetops in summer provide shade and a pleasant coolness as you make your way through the hilly landscape.At the old forester's house, the route climbs steeply once again before you find yourself back in the middle of the woods. Some time later, the route continues past a lonely house towards the stadium. Shortly afterwards, you will arrive back at the castle ruins.With a bit of luck, you will be able to see as far as the Kaiser Wilhelm monument in Porta Westfalica from the castle walls. After a cool drink, the descent to the starting point begins."
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Apothekerweg und Rundwanderweg A1
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- 4.74 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Forest road
- Regional hiking trail

Burgmauer Vlotho

Rathsapotheke

- 1:38 h
- 4.74 km
- 248 m
- 156 m
- 51 m
- 197 m
- 146 m
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- Start: Lange Straße 69, Vlotho
- Destination: Vlotho castle ruins or Lange Straße 69, Vlotho

On this tour, you start your hike at the historic Rathsapotheke pharmacy. From there, you hike along the Apothekerweg up to the castle ruins. We recommend taking a look at them at the end of the tour and enjoying the fantastic view with a cool drink.

Loose up the Apothekerweg. Over steps, roots and gravel paths, the route climbs steeply uphill, protected by the trees, towards the castle ruins/car park of the castle. From there, the route descends through the forest towards the B514. Once you arrive at Sperlsiek, you leave urban life behind and turn off into the forest. The dense treetops in summer provide shade and a pleasant coolness as you make your way through the hilly landscape.
At the old forester's house, the route climbs steeply once again before you find yourself back in the middle of the woods. Some time later, the route continues past a lonely house towards the stadium. Shortly afterwards, you will arrive back at the castle ruins.
With a bit of luck, you will be able to see as far as the Kaiser Wilhelm monument in Porta Westfalica from the castle walls. After a cool drink, the descent to the starting point begins.

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suitable

Depends on weather

- Jan
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- Dec

Route markings

The hiking trail is signposted with A1 signs.

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Tour information

- Labelling
- Loop Road
- Mainly Shady
- Stop at an Inn
- Tour with Dog

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Parking**Parking lot under the Weser bridge.

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Contact person

Vlotho Marketing GmbH**Company**

Lange Straße 111

32602 Vlotho

License (master data)

Vlotho Marketing GmbH

Contact

Lange Straße 69

32602 Vlotho

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