Cycle tour in the footsteps of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

2:00 h
28.00 km
Start: Warendorfer Straße
Destination: Warendorfer Straße

Around Münster

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff was one of the most important poets of the 19th century and also a composer. On this tour you will explore some of the places in her life in the west of Münster: for example the beautiful Rüschhaus house, built by Johann C. Schlaun. Annette lived here after the death of her father. Then your way leads you to Hülshoff Castle. The well-preserved moated castle is the author's birthplace. Here you will find a museum dedicated to Droste and a café. On your way back, you will pass other attractions such as the Allwetterzoo and the Mühlenhof open-air museum.

Route markings

The cycle route follows the red and white signposted Münsterland cycle route network. In the signposting, cyclists will find information on the next destinations. The intermediate signposts indicate the course of the cycle routes.

The cycle route is not signposted separately.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Nature Highlight

Directions & Parking facilities

The starting point of the cycle route can be reached very easily by train. The nearby Münster main station is served by numerous regional and national trains. Münster is connected to all surrounding towns in the region via the bus station in front of it.

Münster's large bicycle station is located at the main station, where bicycles can also be rented.

There are numerous multi-storey car parks available in Münster. The city's parking guidance system shows the parking spaces still available.

Car parks (with costs) in the vicinity: