- 02:35 h
- 197 m
- 197 m
- 59 m
- 130 m
- 71 m
- 36.76 km
- Start: Herford station
- Destination: Herford station
This largely rural circular route leads through the varied landscape to the south and west of Herford. From Herford, you first head west into the Füllenbruch nature reserve. Information boards provide information about the flora and fauna here. The route continues through the hilly cultural landscape of Enger, where it passes two impressive Sattelmeier farms. The Sattelmeier of Enger are said to have been companions of Widukind and had a prominent social position in the Middle Ages. Today, the farms are among the largest in the Ravensberg region.
Towards Stedefreund, there are a few climbs and descents waiting to be conquered, so you should have a certain level of fitness for this circular route. On this section, you ride through several stream valleys before crossing the River Aa after a short excursion into the city of Bielefeld. The circular route then offers a particularly scenic entrance to Herford along the Werre river.The tour runs for the most part on independent cycle paths or on asphalted farm tracks without significant car traffic. Only a total of 2.5 km of the route leads over roads with traffic.
If you want to drive to the route by car, you should not start in Herford, but use the parking lot at the Elverdissen outdoor pool, for example.Further information on the route and the waypoints can be found on the Herford district cycling leisure website: www.fahr-im-kreis.de.
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Author
Thomas Wehrenberg
Organization
Touristikgemeinschaft Wittekindsland Herford e.V.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The following are options for waypoints/pauses that may be of interest:
On the way:
- MARTa Herford
- Herford brewery
- NSG Füllenbruch
- Sattelmeierhöfe Ebmeyer and Meyer Johann
- Restored watermill on the Lubbenbach
- Elverdissen outdoor pool
- Werrer cycle path
- H2O adventure pool
- City center of Herford with Herford Minster
Culinary:
- Cafe "Kettler" at the Neuer Markt, Herford (1)
- Restaurant "NIL" and Cafe "Schiller", Herford (2)
- "MARTa-Cafe" with sun terrace in the MARTa Museum, Herford (3)
- "Alte Tischlerei", Hiddenhausen (4)
- Restaurant "Zum Weißen Stein" with beer garden, Enger (5)
Further information on the route and the waypoints can be found on the Herford district cycling leisure website: http://www.fahr-im-kreis.de/alle-touren/tagestouren/tagestour-7
Safety guidelines
1. cycling on the cycle routes is at your own risk, everyone is responsible for themselves.
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2. the road traffic regulations apply to all cyclists
.3. a roadworthy bicycle must be used for the cycle tours.
4. The wearing of a bicycle helmet is recommended.
