--- title: "Entdeckertour Blankenrode" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/entdeckertour-blankenrode" description: "The deserted town of BlankenrodeMore than 750 years ago, Blankenrode was founded as a fortress to dominate the surrounding area and control the Warburger Weg. The 1.4 km long rampart, which was surrounded by a moat, consisted largely of earth and was fortified in some places with a sandstone wall. To the east of the complex was a castle, which was protected by its own rampart and a deep moat. However, the town was destroyed and abandoned after just 150 years. Today, only a few remnants remain of the former town, which lies buried under a blanket of green. Nevertheless, Blankenrode is considered one of the most exciting archaeological sites in North Rhine-Westphalia. BleikuhleThe Bleikuhle of Blankenrode is unique. The soil on the spoil heaps and in the Bleikuhle contains heavy metals and is toxic to common plants. However, the species of galmei plants have adapted to these soils containing heavy metals in such a way that they can only grow in these soils. Many of the plant species at the Bleikuhle - spring chickweed, galmei grass, galmei pursewort, Haller's goose cress, galmei dewcress and others - are rare and endangered because they only occur in a few places. Unique among the galmei plants in Europe, however, is the blue-violet galmei violet at the Bleikuhle of Blankenrode, which botanists refer to as \"Viola guestphalica\"." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/426271/e8b5b1e313e142c2533732539a8ad950ebf56c7e96e2a280e0a9ff1c04b418e8/bleikuhlen-bei-blankenrode.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Entdeckertour Blankenrode ========================= - 6.45 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Regional hiking trail Bleikuhlen bei Blankenrode Galmeiveilchen \| Naturschutzgebiet Bleikuhlen Naturschutzgebiet Bleikuhlen \| Lichtenau-Blankenrode Historischer Brunnen an der Stadtwüstung Blankenrode Wanderweg an den Bleikuhlen bei Blankenrode - 1:40 h - 6.45 km - 56 m - 56 m - 363 m - 419 m - 56 m - - Start: Info pavilion on the K69 in Blankenrode - Destination: Info pavilion on the K69 in Blankenrode The approx. 6.5-kilometre "Blankenrode Discovery Tour" circular trail takes you along the historic deserted town and past the geologically interesting lead caves. **The deserted town of Blankenrode** More than 750 years ago, Blankenrode was founded as a fortress to dominate the surrounding area and control the Warburger Weg. The 1.4 km long rampart, which was surrounded by a moat, consisted largely of earth and was fortified in some places with a sandstone wall. To the east of the complex was a castle, which was protected by its own rampart and a deep moat. However, the town was destroyed and abandoned after just 150 years. Today, only a few remnants remain of the former town, which lies buried under a blanket of green. Nevertheless, Blankenrode is considered one of the most exciting archaeological sites in North Rhine-Westphalia. **Bleikuhle** The Bleikuhle of Blankenrode is unique. The soil on the spoil heaps and in the Bleikuhle contains heavy metals and is toxic to common plants. However, the species of galmei plants have adapted to these soils containing heavy metals in such a way that they can only grow in these soils. Many of the plant species at the Bleikuhle - spring chickweed, galmei grass, galmei pursewort, Haller's goose cress, galmei dewcress and others - are rare and endangered because they only occur in a few places. Unique among the galmei plants in Europe, however, is the blue-violet galmei violet at the Bleikuhle of Blankenrode, which botanists refer to as "Viola guestphalica". Read more Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (21%) Street (14%) Gravel (48%) Trail (9%) Path (8%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Loop Road Equipment Sturdy shoes are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** You can reach Blankenrode from the north via the K69 from Lichtenau, and via the K23 from Hardehausen (road: Zur Altenauquelle) You can also reach Blankenrode from the south via Meerhof. Read more **Parking** There are plenty of parking spaces at the info pavilion. In addition, there are further parking options at the Stadtwüstung and at the Bleikuhlen. Read more Additional information Further information at: Read more License (master data) Rubens Hey Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A visit to the audio museum in the Blankenrode deserted town is definitely worthwhile. Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Contact 33165 Lichtenau Download GPX file - -