--- title: "Espelkamp – Land, Wasser und Stift" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/espelkamp-land-wasser-und-stift" description: "Starting at Wilhelm-Kern-Platz in Espelkamp, the circuit first heads west through the city center, then through the southwestern outskirts of the city, past the new residential area \"Zur Ratzenburg\" and the new sports center of FC Preußen, Mittwald Park." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1332012/584cf89747d378c8b0b7ee0af24be3d3f9a199e3b3acaaa9e58d45e6b146c105/espelkamp-schloss-benkhausen-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-087-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Espelkamp – Land, Wasser und Stift ================================== - 54.17 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Regional bike tour Espelkamp-Schloss Benkhausen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-087.jpg Schloss Benkhausen Espelkamp-Schloss Benkhausen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-084.jpg Stiftskirche Levern Stemwede-Stiftsort Levern-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-048.jpg Stemwede-Stiftsort Levern-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-043.jpg Stemwede-Stiftsort Levern-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-045.jpg Espelkamp - See am Kleihügel See am Kleihügel Espelkamp-Schloss Benkhausen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-089.jpg Espelkamp-Schloss Benkhausen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-080-CC-BY-SA.jpg - 3:40 h - 54.17 km - 69 m - 69 m - 41 m - 67 m - 26 m - - Start: Espelkamp town center - Destination: Espelkamp town center Cycle tours through Espelkamp's beautiful countryside, mostly flat and well-maintained, low-traffic paths invite you to get active. Get on your bike and off you go. Starting at Wilhelm-Kern-Platz in Espelkamp, the circuit first heads west through the city center, then through the southwestern outskirts of the city, past the new residential area "Zur Ratzenburg" and the new sports center of FC Preußen, Mittwald Park. On the way to the Große Aue recreational area, you first cross a wooded area and then reach the Auesee lake. The route continues on quiet side paths through beautiful countryside, constantly changing past fields, meadows and wooded areas with individual farms and half-timbered houses. The route continues via Vehlage and southern Destel to Levern. On the way, you can stop for a bite to eat at Gasthaus Rose. Shortly before Levern, it is worth visiting the mill and museum, where you can enjoy entertaining programs and, of course, freshly baked cakes on mill days.In Levern, you can admire the collegiate church and many half-timbered houses. The route then continues with an excursion to Rila and then through the scenic lowlands of the Great Diek River towards the Mittelland Canal. Follow the canal to the Schloss Benkhausen exit, where you can visit the castle and park and take a short break at the Rentei or explore the newly developed circular hiking trail. On the way back to the starting point, the route first takes you back along country lanes to the north of Gestringen and on to the city center past the new residential area "Ostlandpark" At the finish, there are plenty of places to eat and drink to round off the ride. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Espelkamp town center - Historic building - Castle/palace Destination Destination Espelkamp town center Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (6%) Asphalt (37%) Gravel (46%) Trail (10%) Path (1%) 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 Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**If you are traveling from the north or south, the best way to reach Espelkamp is via the B 239. If you are coming to Espelkamp from the east or west, take the L 770 (or L 766). Read more **Public transportation** The smart number for buses and trains in NRW: 01806 504030 (20 cents/connection from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents/connection from mobile networks) . Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Leverner Mühlengelände on Mühlenweg is one of the most attractive destinations on the Westphalian Mill Route in the Minden-Lübbecke district. Visitors will find the operational windmill, built in 1922 and rebuilt at its current location in 1979, and several historic half-timbered houses. Read more Contact 32339 Espelkamp Download GPX file - -