- 02:40 h
- 154 m
- 154 m
- 314 m
- 429 m
- 115 m
- 10.00 km
- Start: Old Court, Am Schloßpark, Bad Wünnenberg-Fürstenberg
- Destination: Old Court, Am Schloßpark, Bad Wünnenberg-Fürstenberg
The starting point of this short hike is the Old Court in Fürstenberg. The adjacent castle is still inhabited by the Count von Westphalen family today. The Count of Westphalen's estate and forestry office manage the forest through which the Karpke Trail runs at this point. The lovely ponds on the Karpke in Fürstenberg Forest provide a habitat for numerous bird species. Enjoy the flora and fauna from the viewing platform. The field name "under the old ponds" refers to a long tradition of pond farming to supply Fürstenberg with carp.
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
The tour starts at the Old Court in Fürstenberg.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Good Connection to public Transport
Labelling
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Winter
Tour with Dog
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit in the direction of Lichtenau/Dahlheim. Turn left onto "Dahlheimer Straße". Then turn left again onto "Fürstenberger Straße" - follow this road to Fürstenberg.
Turn left onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
A33 Bielefeld/Brilon, exit at the Bad Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, then continue on the B480 towards Bad Wünnenberg. Take the Büren exit in the direction of Fürstenberg/Haaren and follow the signs to Haaren. In Haaren, turn right into "Fürstenberger Straße" and follow this road to Fürstenberg. Turn left onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
On the B480 coming from Brilon, take the Bad Wünnenberg exit and follow the signs to Bad Wünnenberg. In Bad Wünnenberg, turn right at the traffic lights into "Mittelstraße". Continue to Fürstenberg. Turn right onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
Turn left onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
A33 Bielefeld/Brilon, exit at the Bad Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, then continue on the B480 towards Bad Wünnenberg. Take the Büren exit in the direction of Fürstenberg/Haaren and follow the signs to Haaren. In Haaren, turn right into "Fürstenberger Straße" and follow this road to Fürstenberg. Turn left onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
On the B480 coming from Brilon, take the Bad Wünnenberg exit and follow the signs to Bad Wünnenberg. In Bad Wünnenberg, turn right at the traffic lights into "Mittelstraße". Continue to Fürstenberg. Turn right onto "Am Schloßpark" - continue right onto "Am Schloßpark".
Free parking is available at the church and at the culture barn around the Old Court in Fürstenberg.
R11 Paderborn Hbf - Bleiwäsche
Stop in Fürstenberg "Kirche"For more information on traveling by bus, visit www.fahr-mit.de or call 05251/2930400
Stop in Fürstenberg "Kirche"For more information on traveling by bus, visit www.fahr-mit.de or call 05251/2930400
Contact person
Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbH
Im Aatal 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Take some time to linger at the Karpke ponds. Here you can observe the kingfisher, for example.
Safety guidelines
Be careful when crossing Marsberger Straße.