--- title: "Wittekindsroute" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/wittekindsroute" description: "Under the spell of historyThe Wittekindsroute takes you on an exciting tour through the entire district of Herford. Experience the history and stories of Wittekindsland. Who was Widukind and why did he become a legend? How did the typical half-timbered cottages of the region come about and how did the Wiskenmakers shape the landscape? What do the old boundary stones tell us and why was the small train service in the district of Herford discontinued? You will find answers to these questions on the 143 km long circular tour through the Wittekindskreis. Interesting stories about the development of the region are told at a total of 24 stops.And along the way, the route takes you to numerous leisure destinations, such as the Hücker Moor, the Aqua Magica or the graduation towers in Bad Salzuflen. Culinary delights are also not neglected on a cycle tour along the Wittekindsroute. Whether a farm café, beer garden or ice cream parlor - there are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the route.Experience the gently rolling Ravensberg hills and the view of the Wiehengebirge mountains, overcome climbs and descents in the foothills of the Lippe mountains and cycle through the river valleys of the Werre and Else. Towns such as Bad Salzuflen, Spenge, Vlotho and Rödinghausen offer variety and invite you to stroll and explore." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2916138/782bd44f37051425142e2b4555f97a0d3ba372453ff41a0fa417bcc956567f0a/20240914-instawalk-herford-h-cker-moor-spenge_moorstrandhaus-6-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Wittekindsroute =============== - Tip - 143.03 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Long-distance cycle path - Regional bike tour 20240914-InstaWalk-Herford-Hücker-Moor-Spenge\_Moorstrandhaus-6.jpg Spenge-Hücker-Moor-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-153.jpg Spenge-Hücker-Moor-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-157.jpg Das-Ravensberger-Hügelland-Spenge\_bshf.JPG Vlotho-Burg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-H-Tornow-046.JPG Werburg-Herrenhaus\_bshf.jpg Historische-Altstadt-Vlotho\_bshf.jpg Rödinghausen-Kirche-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-099.jpg Vlotho-Altstadt-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-H-Tornow-019.JPG - 12:00 h - 143.03 km - 1,225 m - 1,225 m - 48 m - 264 m - 216 m - - Start: Vlotho - Destination: Vlotho With a few exceptions, the Wittekindsroute runs exclusively through the district of Herford and describes a large arc through the entire district, always following the district boundary. Over a route length of 143 km, the route runs through Herford, Bad Salzuflen, Vlotho, Löhne, Kirchlengern, Bünde, Rödinghausen, Spenge and Enger. In Bad Salzuflen, Vlotho, Rödinghausen and Spenge, the route passes through the town centers, providing opportunities for further activities. Under the spell of history The Wittekindsroute takes you on an exciting tour through the entire district of Herford. Experience the history and stories of Wittekindsland. Who was Widukind and why did he become a legend? How did the typical half-timbered cottages of the region come about and how did the Wiskenmakers shape the landscape? What do the old boundary stones tell us and why was the small train service in the district of Herford discontinued? You will find answers to these questions on the 143 km long circular tour through the Wittekindskreis. Interesting stories about the development of the region are told at a total of 24 stops. And along the way, the route takes you to numerous leisure destinations, such as the Hücker Moor, the Aqua Magica or the graduation towers in Bad Salzuflen. Culinary delights are also not neglected on a cycle tour along the Wittekindsroute. Whether a farm café, beer garden or ice cream parlor - there are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the route. Experience the gently rolling Ravensberg hills and the view of the Wiehengebirge mountains, overcome climbs and descents in the foothills of the Lippe mountains and cycle through the river valleys of the Werre and Else. Towns such as Bad Salzuflen, Spenge, Vlotho and Rödinghausen offer variety and invite you to stroll and explore. Read more Routenlogo Wittekindsroute Routenlogo Wittekindsroute Schwarz-weißes Wappen zeigt ein aufrechtes Pferd, symbolisiert die historische Wittekindsroute. Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (16%) Asphalt (43%) Gravel (36%) Trail (2%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Route from Vlotho: Vlotho, Bonneberg, Gohfeld, Melbergen, Ostscheid, Westscheid, Stift Quernheim, Dünnerholz, Neue Mühle, Rödinghausen, Westkilver, Bruchmühlen, Ahle, Hücker Aschen, Spenge, Hengstenberg, Jöllenbeck, Pödinghausen, Oldinger Mark, Stedefreund, Elverdissen, Ahmsen, Bad Salzuflen, Steinbründorf, Winterberg, Vlotho Read more Tour information - Loop Road Equipment We recommend that you wear a cycle helmet. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Vlotho Old Town: Parking lot under the bridge Vlotho old town: parking lot in the Grund Read more **Public transportation**Vlotho station (NordWestBahn) Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: At **08006 50 40 30**, bus and train customers in NRW can obtain fare information, timetable information and more around the clock. Read more Additional information Read more Literature The brochure on the Wittekindsroute can be ordered via an from the Ravensberg Biological Station. Read more License (master data) BB Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Pay attention to the road safety of your bike. Read more Contact 32602 Vlotho Download GPX file - -