R 8: Durch Wiedenbrück und seine Bauernschaften

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17.90 km long
round trip
Difficulty: medium
condition: easy
Regional bike tour
  • 00:52 h
  • 19 m
  • 19 m
  • 71 m
  • 85 m
  • 14 m
  • 17.90 km
  • Start: Town hall "Reethus"
  • Destination: Town hall "Reethus"
Not for Sunday cyclists - it goes over hill and dale: a route full of interesting impressions - from the historic old town of Wiedenbrück to small wooded areas and an old castle manor to small, cozy farming communities.

The R 8 is a very special circular route. Stony paths and tractor tracks are a real challenge for cyclists. The tour starts in the middle of Flora-Westfalica Park, the former state garden show grounds. Over hill and dale and farm tracks, you pass a remarkable industrial monument, the "Alte Ziegelei", which is now a museum and definitely worth a visit. Shortly afterwards, you head for the next attraction: The Verstärkeramt - a unique radio and television museum in Germany with an extremely interesting and varied collection. After 2-3 km you reach the cozy village of St. Vit, with its baroque church built in 1736. The tower, which was built later, attracts attention from afar. Cycle on through fields and meadows until you come to the old castle manor "Haus Aussel", where you should definitely take a break. The beautifully restored Burgmannshof impresses with its idyllic location and impressive architecture 

The cozy Stadtholz forest area then follows in a north-easterly direction. There are many opportunities to enjoy nature here. And it is at this point that you come across the shortest river in Germany - the Ems, which you follow for quite some distance. The route continues along the river into the historic town center of Wiedenbrück, where you can take a look at the beautifully restored half-timbered houses and enjoy a well-earned snack.

PLEASE NOTE: The route is no longer signposted on site! So please print out the map or download the GPX track!  


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Directions

Cross the traffic lights at "Hauptstraße", which becomes "Feldhüserweg" - turn left into the crossroads "An der Lehmkuhle" - cross "Wieksweg" - turn right into "Kampstraße" - take the next right and turn left at the next junction - keep right "Auf der Bitterhorst" - diagonally left across "Stromberger Straße" - turn right "Auf der Höhe" then immediately right again onto "Knipplingstraße" - continue right onto "Eusterbrockstraße" - leave this on the right onto "Frentruper Straße" - in the district of St. Vit, turn left onto "Kleestraße" - then turn left onto "Haxthäuser Weg" - turn right onto "Am Hammelbruch" - shortly afterwards, first cross "Lümernweg" then "Hellweg" - cross diagonally over "Lippstädter Straße" then "Am Kalekamp" - turn turn right onto "Am Eusternbach" then immediately right again onto "Bokeler Straße" and turn right again onto "Haus-Aussel-Weg" - cross "Beckumer Straße" and "Lippstädter Straße" to "Burgmannshof Aussel" - go around it and continue on "Dorfheide" - turn left onto "Bokeler Straße" and then right again onto "Dorfheide", which becomes "Röckinghauser Straße" - keep right on "Röckinghauser Straße" - turn right into the wooded area - continue along the Ems - turn into "Aegidienwall" via "Rietberger Straße" - turn into "Nordwall" via "Mönchstraße" - turn diagonally straight ahead into "Mühlenwall" - and return to the starting point through Flora-Westfalica-Park.

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend the use of a GPS device for better orientation.

Directions & Parking facilities

Freeway A2 - Exit 23 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, exit Rheda, B64 direction Münster, 1st exit Rheda, continue along Gütersloher Straße, then turn left into Schlossstraße, which becomes Hauptstraße, drive into town and then turn left into the parking lot of the Stadthalle (P free of charge).
There are numerous free parking spaces available at the Stadthalle.
Rheda main station: Bus to public transport stop "Stadthalle"

Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 01803 504030 (timetable information for €0.09/min. from a German landline, mobile max. €0.42/min.)

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Especially in summer, you will find various pastures with horses, sheep etc. to the right and left of the path.

Safety guidelines

Always pay attention to the road safety of your bicycle. For your own safety, we recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet.
Getting there
R 8: Durch Wiedenbrück und seine Bauernschaften
33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück