--- title: "Freizeit-Radroute \"Pillepoppen\"" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/freizeit-radroute-pillepoppen" description: "Pillepoppen is the East Westphalian word for tadpoles (frog larvae). The \"Pillepoppen\" cycle route is a family nature tour with numerous stops on the themes of water, landscape and geology: the \"wild\" valley of the Lutter, floodplains and wet meadows along the Reiherbach and Röhrbach streams, a nature reserve with industrial history, the clear water of the Sennebach streams, a strange stream that flows in two directions and, of course, Pillepoppen, e.g. in the Botanical Garden. If you like it a little more sporty, you can also take the signposted extension route around Bielefeld-Sennestadt under your bike tires.If you add up the length of all of Bielefeld's streams, you get an impressive 560 kilometers. Explore some of the more than 70 streams and 350 ponds on this water-rich themed route!The \"Pillepoppen\" route starts and ends at the Naturbad Brackwede.The Luttertal in the Brackwede district is a very natural green corridor. Ponds and meadows that were once used for bleaching fabrics have developed into a \"wilderness\". The Lutter flows on to the Ems and is therefore also known as the Ems-Lutter.The \"Niemöllers Mühle\" watermill on the Ems-Lutter was built around 1736 to replace the original Niemöller flour mill from 1535 after it burned down.The local center of Isselhorst around the Protestant church is a great place to stop off. Discover the \"Holtkämperei\", probably built in 1623 and the oldest house in the village, the barrel museum and the historic inn \"Gasthaus zur Linde\" (see author's tip)!Reiherbach and Röhrbach are the namesakes of the approximately 132-hectare nature reserve in the Windflöte district. This nature reserve was designated back in 2005. It is a largely unsettled cultural landscape.The Hof Ramsbrock, first mentioned in a document in 1556, was one of the most important farms in the Senne. Since 2012, a support association has been renovating and converting the municipal landscape conservation farm. Children, young people and adults can experience nature and its diversity here at numerous events.The Windel sewage fields used to be used to drain the waste water from the Windel textile company. Today, the sewage fields are an important nature reserve where many rare bird species breed and rest. Three observation towers, a barrier-free platform and signposted walking trails provide insights into the flora and fauna of the wetland biotope.The last stop is the Lutterquelle. In the middle of the 15th century, a canal was built to divert Lutter water to Bielefeld to the north - against the natural southern direction of flow. Since then, the Lutter has existed twice: as the \"Weser-Lutter\" it flows north into the Weser and as the \"Ems-Lutter\" south into the Ems.How about a refreshing dip in Lutter water at the end of your cycle tour? After being mineral-filtered, the water from the Lutter spring fills the pools of the Naturbad Brackwede outdoor pool.(!) Feeder route from the New Town Hall Bielefeld (2x 5.6km):On the feeder route from the New Town Hall (Bielefeld-Mitte) to Naturbad Brackwede, you can head for two more stops. The Spiegel'sche Hof, an aristocratic manor dating back to 1540, is home to the Naturkunde-Museum (namu) with permanent and temporary exhibitions on the topics of man and nature, biodiversity and climate change. Exciting and eventful for the whole family! The Botanical Garden on the Kahlenberg, which was created in 1912, has a unique character. It impresses with lush vegetation, winding paths and a gorge with a stream. On a tour of the botanical garden, you can enjoy a fascinating sea of flowers and bright colors at almost any time of year. In April and May, you can see Pillepoppen in the water basins.(!) Extension route:On the extension route around Sennestadt, you will travel through the Menkhauser Bachtal, the Hasselbach floodplain and to an inland dune. The sandy subsoil, clear water and the box valleys in which they flow are characteristic of all Senne streams. In the Menkhauser Bachtal valley, the stream, which is still largely in its natural state, provides a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife in and around the water. To the south of the Teutoburg Forest lies the Trocken-Senne. Special terrain forms such as inland dunes and dry valleys are typical of this part of the Senne landscape." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1348021/d9431a2b252d6730226abb4054edd7c1ecf280037c42b26c3e5aacafc61d885d/bielefeld-oberes-luttertal-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-088-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Freizeit-Radroute "Pillepoppen" =============================== - 28.32 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Regional bike tour Bielefeld-Oberes Luttertal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-088.jpg Pillepoppen\_Rieselfelder\_Ulrich Helweg (2).jpg Pillepoppen\_Rieselfelder\_Ulrich Helweg.jpg Niemöllers Mühle.jpg - 3:00 h - 28.32 km - 100 m - 83 m - 80 m - 158 m - 78 m - - Start: Naturbad Brackwede (Brackwede train station) - Destination: Naturbad Brackwede (Brackwede train station) The "Pillepoppen" cycle route is a family nature tour with numerous stops on the themes of water, landscape and geology. Pillepoppen is the East Westphalian word for tadpoles (frog larvae). The "Pillepoppen" cycle route is a family nature tour with numerous stops on the themes of water, landscape and geology: the "wild" valley of the Lutter, floodplains and wet meadows along the Reiherbach and Röhrbach streams, a nature reserve with industrial history, the clear water of the Sennebach streams, a strange stream that flows in two directions and, of course, Pillepoppen, e.g. in the Botanical Garden. If you like it a little more sporty, you can also take the signposted extension route around Bielefeld-Sennestadt under your bike tires. If you add up the length of all of Bielefeld's streams, you get an impressive 560 kilometers. Explore some of the more than 70 streams and 350 ponds on this water-rich themed route! The "Pillepoppen" route starts and ends at the **Naturbad Brackwede**. The Luttertal in the Brackwede district is a very natural green corridor. Ponds and meadows that were once used for bleaching fabrics have developed into a "wilderness". The Lutter flows on to the Ems and is therefore also known as the Ems-Lutter. The **"Niemöllers Mühle"** watermill on the Ems-Lutter was built around 1736 to replace the original Niemöller flour mill from 1535 after it burned down. The **local center of Isselhorst** around the Protestant church is a great place to stop off. Discover the "Holtkämperei", probably built in 1623 and the oldest house in the village, the barrel museum and the historic inn "Gasthaus zur Linde" (see author's tip)! **Reiherbach and Röhrbach** are the namesakes of the approximately 132-hectare nature reserve in the Windflöte district. This nature reserve was designated back in 2005. It is a largely unsettled cultural landscape. The **Hof Ramsbrock**, first mentioned in a document in 1556, was one of the most important farms in the Senne. Since 2012, a support association has been renovating and converting the municipal landscape conservation farm. Children, young people and adults can experience nature and its diversity here at numerous events. The **Windel sewage fields** used to be used to drain the waste water from the Windel textile company. Today, the sewage fields are an important nature reserve where many rare bird species breed and rest. Three observation towers, a barrier-free platform and signposted walking trails provide insights into the flora and fauna of the wetland biotope. The last stop is the **Lutterquelle**. In the middle of the 15th century, a canal was built to divert Lutter water to Bielefeld to the north - against the natural southern direction of flow. Since then, the Lutter has existed twice: as the "Weser-Lutter" it flows north into the Weser and as the "Ems-Lutter" south into the Ems. How about a refreshing dip in Lutter water at the end of your cycle tour? After being mineral-filtered, the water from the Lutter spring fills the pools of the **Naturbad Brackwede** outdoor pool. **(!) Feeder route from the New Town Hall Bielefeld (2x 5.6km):** On the **feeder route** from the New Town Hall (Bielefeld-Mitte) to Naturbad Brackwede, you can head for two more stops. The Spiegel'sche Hof, an aristocratic manor dating back to 1540, is home to the **Naturkunde-Museum** (namu) with permanent and temporary exhibitions on the topics of man and nature, biodiversity and climate change. Exciting and eventful for the whole family! The **Botanical Garden** on the Kahlenberg, which was created in 1912, has a unique character. It impresses with lush vegetation, winding paths and a gorge with a stream. On a tour of the botanical garden, you can enjoy a fascinating sea of flowers and bright colors at almost any time of year. In April and May, you can see Pillepoppen in the water basins. **(!) Extension route:** On the **extension route** around Sennestadt, you will travel through the **Menkhauser Bachtal**, the Hasselbach floodplain and to an inland dune. The sandy subsoil, clear water and the box valleys in which they flow are characteristic of all Senne streams. In the Menkhauser Bachtal valley, the stream, which is still largely in its natural state, provides a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife in and around the water. To the south of the Teutoburg Forest lies the Trocken-Senne. Special terrain forms such as inland dunes and dry valleys are typical of this part of the Senne landscape. Read more Pillepoppen.jpg Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Naturbad Brackwede (Brackwede train station) - Historic site - Waters Destination Destination Naturbad Brackwede (Brackwede train station) Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (19%) Asphalt (37%) Gravel (34%) Path (9%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions **The "Pillepoppen" cycle route is fully signposted with a route sign (white frog on a light green circle)** .In addition to the 28-kilometer main route, the extension route around Sennestadt and the feeder route from the Tourist Information Office in the New Town Hall (Bielefeld-Mitte) are also signposted. The extension route branches off from the main route between junctions 58 and 57 (Bielefeld-Senne). At junction 51 (Bielefeld-Senne), the extension route and the main route come together again. You can shorten or extend your tour on the "Pillepoppen" cycle route along the way. This is because the route runs entirely within the junction network. Signposts at the cycle route intersections (junctions) show you the way to the next town, a nearby attraction or the train station. Large signs along the route inform you about other leisure cycle routes. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Mainly Shady - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**Brackwede station light rail stop (line 1) .Bielefeld main station, Brackwede, Sennestadt and Bielefeld-Senne stations .Always know what's running: 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 The leaflet **"Pillepoppen"** is available free of charge from the Amt für Verkehr, August-Bebel-Straße 92, 33602 Bielefeld (in the foyer) at the Tourist-Information Bielefeld, in the district offices and at the ADFC Bielefeld. Read more Literature The leaflet **"Pillepoppen"** is available free of charge from the Amt für Verkehr, August-Bebel-Straße 92, 33602 Bielefeld (in the foyer) in the Tourist Information Bielefeld, in the district offices and from the ADFC Bielefeld. Read more License (master data) Stadt Bielefeld, Amt für Verkehr Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The crystal-clear, sparkling fresh water in the **Naturbad Brackwede** comes from the nearby source of the Ems-Lutter and is ideal for a visit before or after the cycle tour. A walk on theis recommended. In the **Naturreservat Rieselfelder Windel** in Bielefeld-Senne, 57 birds can be observed in the nature reserve from the barrier-free platform near the junction. Read more Safety guidelines The flat route is easy to cycle. It leads along cycle paths and side roads and along natural paths in the Luttertal valley. **Some routes lead along private paths. We would like to thank the owners for their permission to use the paths.** Read more Map The leaflet **"Pillepoppen"** is available free of charge from the Amt für Verkehr, August-Bebel-Straße 92, 33602 Bielefeld (in the foyer) in the Tourist Information Bielefeld, in the district offices and from the ADFC Bielefeld. Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Contact 33649 Bielefeld Download GPX file - -