--- title: "Pilgern auf dem Nikolausweg - Kreis Minden-Lübbecke" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/pilgern-auf-dem-nikolausweg-kreis-minden-luebbecke" description: "The so-called southern route takes pilgrims from the hilltop in Bergkirchen through the Wiehengebirge mountains to Schnathorst. From here, you cross the ridge path to the north side of the Wiehen and reach Gehlenbeck. Wide views to the south into the Ravensberg hills and to the north into the North German Plain reward the pilgrim on his ascents and descents in the Wiehengebirge.The so-called northern route leads through flat landscapes characterized by small villages, meadows and fields on mostly asphalted side paths. From here, the alternative route through the Great Peat Bog is signposted." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/877681/468287652d0cbe35fa0228dca2a95d82436c5e8bdfc4ff2ce9273d083c086011/nikolausweg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Pilgern auf dem Nikolausweg - Kreis Minden-Lübbecke =================================================== - 29.89 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Themed trail Nikolausweg Wandern auf dem Nikolausweg Gehlenbecker St. Nikolauskirche Wiehengebirge Wandern auf dem Nikolausweg St.-Nikolaus-Kirche in Bergkirchen Wandertafel Nikolausweg - 8:12 h - 29.89 km - 474 m - 474 m - 51 m - 265 m - 214 m - - Start: Gehlenbeck 52.309197 8.648529 / Bergkirchen 52.268148 8.774047 - Destination: Gehlenbeck 52.309197 8.648529 / Bergkirchen 52.268148 8.774047 The pilgrimage route has been created around the axis between the churches of St. Nicholas in Bergkirchen and Gehlenbeck. It is a 30 km long (alternative route through the Große Torfmoor: 35 km) circular route that can be walked in both directions.We describe it in two daily stages, but these should only be seen as suggestions. You are of course free to choose your own start and finish. The so-called southern route takes pilgrims from the hilltop in Bergkirchen through the Wiehengebirge mountains to Schnathorst. From here, you cross the ridge path to the north side of the Wiehen and reach Gehlenbeck. Wide views to the south into the Ravensberg hills and to the north into the North German Plain reward the pilgrim on his ascents and descents in the Wiehengebirge.The so-called northern route leads through flat landscapes characterized by small villages, meadows and fields on mostly asphalted side paths. From here, the alternative route through the Great Peat Bog is signposted. Read more Nikolausweg-Logo Nikolausweg-Logo Logo des Nikolauswegs mit gelbem Bischofshut als Markierung des Themenwegs im Mühlenkreis. Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Labelling - Multiday Tour - Stop at an Inn More information An accompanying booklet for the pilgrimage route provides detailed information about the route, the pilgrim stations and offers space, like in a pilgrim's passport, for stamping at the individual pilgrim stations. Pilgrim's booklets can be ordered here info@nikolausweg.de Read more Contact person Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde GehlenbeckMühlenstr. 5 License (master data) Tourismusverband Sieben e. V. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Theatre/variety show - Church - Church - moor - Mill - Fortress/Castle - Permanently closed Show more Contact 32312 Lübbecke Download GPX file - - - -