Europa-Fernradweg R1 - Teuto-Etappe 02: Schloß Holte bis Horn

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52.26 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Cycling
  • 04:45 h
  • 321 m
  • 177 m
  • 103 m
  • 300 m
  • 197 m
  • 52.26 km
  • Start: Hunting lodge, Holte Castle
  • Destination: Externsteine, Horn-Bad Meinberg
The European long-distance cycle route R1 connects the culture, people and nature of nine different countries over a distance of more than 3,500 kilometers. On today's stage, we cycle through the Senne and cross the Teutoburg Forest, past Europe's oldest bird of prey observatory and the Externsteine cultural and natural monument.

From the Holte hunting lodge, which now houses private apartments, we cycle through the Holte forest and the magnificent Senneland landscape. The Furlbach valley near Augustdorf takes us into a bizarre dune landscape.

After a comfortable crossing of the Teutoburg Forest through the so-called Dörenschlucht gorge, we arrive near the cultural town of Detmold, at the foot of the Hermann monument. The tour takes us past other worthwhile destinations: the Heiligenkirchen bird park, the LWL open-air museum in Detmold and the Berlebeck eagle sanctuary, which is Europe's oldest bird of prey sanctuary.

We cycle through the Teutoburg Forest to Horn-Bad Meinberg. On the way to the stage finish, we pass the legendary Externsteine, one of the landmarks of the Teutoburg Forest and a place of spiritual power.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Continuous signposting with R1.

The first section, from Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock station to the castle grounds, is not signposted. We also recommend the use of maps or a GPS device.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Roadworthy bike with gears, helmet, cell phone, camera, drinks.

Directions & Parking facilities

BAB 33, exit Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
On designated parking lots at the train station in Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock
Take the train to Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock station. (Return journey from destination "Horn" possible by train)

Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 0800 6-50 40 30 (free of charge and available around the clock)


Additional information

Literature

bikeline cycle tour book European Cycle Route R1
- From Arnhem to the Oder -
Scale 1:75,000, with maps, detailed route description and list of accommodation.
ISBN 3-85000-129-6

Information flyer as PDF for download (D and NL):
Europa-Radweg-r1.de

Author

Teutoburger Wald Tourismus - Fachbereich der OWL GmbH
Walther-Rathenau-Str. 33-35
33602 Bielefeld

Organization

Teutoburger Wald Tourismus

Safety guidelines

We recommend wearing a bicycle helmet.

Map

Scale 1:75,000, with maps, detailed route description and list of accommodation.
ISBN 3-85000-129-6

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Getting there
Europa-Fernradweg R1 - Teuto-Etappe 02: Schloß Holte bis Horn
33758 Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock