Rundwanderweg Schloss Benkhausen

2.45 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: very easy
Condition: very easy
Regional hiking trail

Ein Paar blickt von einer weißen Holzbrücke hinab auf einen schwarzen Schwan im Wasser. — © Teutoburger Wald Tourismus, D. Ketz

Schloss Benkhausen mit gepflegter Gartenanlage und Skulptur auf gepflastertem Vorplatz im Sonnenschein. — © Schloss Benkhausen

Espelkamp - Schloss Benkhausen — © Teutoburger Wald Tourismus, D. Ketz | CC-BY-SA

0:45 h
2.45 km
5 m
5 m
47 m
52 m
5 m
Start: Benkhausen Castle, Schlossallee 1, 32339 Espelkamp (Neustadtstraße 40)
Destination: Benkhausen Castle, Schlossallee 1, 32339 Espelkamp (Neustadtstraße 40)

The two-kilometer circular hiking trail around Benkhausen Castle offers a special experience along the Mittelland Canal.

Different bridge constructions and natural designs make it an attractive destination. A 43-metre-long wooden footbridge leads through a wetland biotope, while a free-swinging suspension rope bridge spans the Flöthe over 12 meters and forms a playful highlight.

The path leads through the yew tunnel of the burial island to the castle courtyard with a water feature. The gentle route invites you to enjoy nature and linger on various seating areas.

The Rentei with the castle café offers coffee and homemade cakes. Right next door is the German Vending Machine Museum with historic coin-operated machines. A special feature: anyone who completes the hiking trail and takes photos at the marked photo points will receive a Schloss Benkhausen certificate at the museum.

Start

Benkhausen Castle, Schlossallee 1, 32339 Espelkamp (Neustadtstraße 40)

Fortress/Castle

Destination

Benkhausen Castle, Schlossallee 1, 32339 Espelkamp (Neustadtstraße 40)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Tour information

Loop Road
Mainly Shady
Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

By car:

Take the B239 - Berliner Straße / Herforder Straße - Neustadtstraße
Take the B65 - Herforder Straße - Neustadtstraße
Take the L766 - Gewerbestraße
Take the B 239 - L766 - Gewerbestraße

Parking

Parking lot at Benkhausen Castle
Benkhauser Straße
32339 Espelkamp

Public transportation

Train stations

Minden distance approx. 30 km - travel time approx. 35 minutes

Lübbecke Distance approx. 6.5 km - travel time approx. 12 minutes

Espelkamp distance approx. 7.5 km - travel time approx. 15 minutes

Additional information