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title: "Geschichts-Route 4: Von Mobilität und Gewerbe"
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description: "The eastern part of the district has always been characterized by Vlotho's convenient location on the Weser. Indispensable as a transportation route, numerous companies settled near the port. Rails and roads were added, the special features of which are presented along with a number of interesting industries. Today, in addition to brass instruments and wheelchairs, a whole range of other goods make their way from here to the rest of the world."
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Geschichts-Route 4: Von Mobilität und Gewerbe
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- 49.19 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Regional bike tour

"neues" Automobil am alten Verkehrsweg "Weser"

Die Finnenbachbrücke

Die Hagenmühle an der ehemaligen Kleinbahnstraße

Die Instrumentenbauer Finke

Das Gewerbegebiet Hollwiesen

Die ehemalige Papierfabrik

Die Meyra-Straße

Das Haus Malz

Die Kulturfabrik

Der Bahnhof Vlotho

Der Weserhafen

Die Zuckerfabrik Gebrüder Tintelnot

Das Gut Deesberg

Die Autobahnkirche Exter

- 3:40 h
- 49.19 km
- 536 m
- 536 m
- 46 m
- 219 m
- 173 m
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- Start: Herford train station (Bahnhofsplatz 3)
- Destination: Herford train station (Bahnhofsplatz 3)

The 49 km long and signposted cycle tour leads to places of interesting economic sectors &amp; various historical transport routes - suitable for more experienced cyclists

The eastern part of the district has always been characterized by Vlotho's convenient location on the Weser. Indispensable as a transportation route, numerous companies settled near the port. Rails and roads were added, the special features of which are presented along with a number of interesting industries. Today, in addition to brass instruments and wheelchairs, a whole range of other goods make their way from here to the rest of the world.

Further information on the route and the waypoints can be found on the Herford district cycling leisure website: . A **brochure** is also available there as a free download.

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Historisches Dampflokmotiv vor stilisierter Industrielandschaft in kontrastreichen Farben.

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Herford train station (Bahnhofsplatz 3)

- Museum/exhibition

- Shipping/port

- Train station

- Mill

- Rest area

- Church

- Monument

Destination

Destination

Herford train station (Bahnhofsplatz 3)

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Good to know
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Pavements

Unknown (4%)

Street (12%)

Asphalt (55%)

Gravel (9%)

Trail (17%)

Path (3%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Herford station - Stiftberg - Neustädter Feldmark - Hollenhagen - Hagenmühle - Eichholz - Hollwiesen - Vlotho city center - Babbenhausen - Oberbecksen - Lohe - Steinegge - Exter - Schwarzenmoor - Neustädter Feldmark - Herford city center - Herford station

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Tour information

- Loop Road

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**The route starts and ends directly at the train station in Herford. The route also leads to the train station in Vlotho.

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**Parking**Parking spaces are available at the stations

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**Public transportation**The route starts and ends directly at Herford station. The route also leads to the train station in Vlotho.

Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: **08006 50 40 30** provides bus and train customers in NRW with round-the-clock fare information, timetable information and more.

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Additional information

Further information on the route and the waypoints can be found on the Herford district cycling leisure website:

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License (master data)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Biological Station Ravensberg im Kreis Herford e.V. has selected a few areas and points worth seeing for the History Route 04: Mobility and Industry:

Stations:

01 Finnebach bridge

02\. Hagenmühle on the former narrow-gauge railway line

03\. instrument maker Finke

04\. Hollwiesen industrial estate

05\. former paper mill

06\. Meyra-Straße

07\. house Malz

08\. culture factory

09\. railroad station Vlotho

10\. Weserhafen

11\. sugar factory Gebrüder Tintelnot

12th Deesberg estate

13th Exter highway church

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Safety guidelines

1\. cycling on the cycle routes is at your own risk, everyone is responsible for themselves.

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2\. the road traffic regulations apply to all cyclists

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3\. a roadworthy bicycle must be used for the cycle tours.

4\. The wearing of a bicycle helmet is recommended.

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Contact

32052 Herford

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