- 02:20 h
- 231 m
- 231 m
- 73 m
- 161 m
- 88 m
- 33.86 km
- Start: Jahnplatz parking lot in Enger (Ringstr./Bolldammstr.)
- Destination: Jahnplatz parking lot in Enger (Ringstr./Bolldammstr.)
The connecting element is the history of land use, illustrated by the location and nature of grassland and arable land. The focus is on special features such as the Sieken, the typical regional farming settlements, as well as the formative forces and significance of streams and springs. The typical ups and downs are particularly important on this route: the hilly landscape is not only very scenic, but also good for your calves and fitness!
The "ups and downs" of the Ravensberger Hügelland with its very special landscape of stream valleys and Sieke form the common thread of this hiking route. After the Werburg with the Waldbad in Spenge, you reach the "Drubbel" in Baringdorf, a typical small cluster of farms. The route continues to the Rötekuhlen, historical witnesses of flax production, which was an important source of income for many small farming families in their cottages and Heuerlingshäuser. The trail crosses and accompanies streams and brooks, high-lying farmland and narrow hollow paths - essential elements that characterize the landscape and are typical of our region. The almost-airport Nagelsholz, a famous example of a successful, broad-based protest from the early days of the environmental movement, is just as much a point of interest as the centuries-old Sattelmeier farms. Forced from above, these farmers always had to provide a man with a horse (saddled) for military service. Things are much more peaceful in the Enger Bruch, where birdwatchers come from far and wide in winter and spring to marvel at the rare and interesting bird species that stop off in the damp meadows and water areas on their long journeys. The home of a famous citizen of Enger, the university lecturer and author of popular books on nature Rolf Dirksen, is well worth a stop along the way. The particularly idyllic Siele is also on the way - as is the small railway museum in Enger and one of the few windmills far and wide.
Further information on the route and the waypoints can be found on the Herford district cycling leisure website: www.fahr-im-kreis.de. A brochure is also available for download there.
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
- Start at the Jahnplatz parking lot in Enger (Ringstr./Bolldammstr.)
- Turn into Bruchweg opposite the parking lot (railroad cycle route)
- turn right into Breite Str. - past the observation tower to Spenger Str. - turn right here
- After 400 m, turn left into Sattelmeierstr. - continue to Meller Str.
- Turn right here briefly and then immediately left again via Ziegelstr. to Sieler Weg - turn left here towards Siele
- In Siele, continue left on day trip 6 (Dorfstr./ Sattelmeierweg) to Gehlenbrink road - turn left here towards Gehlenbrink
- From Gehlenbrink, continue on day trip 6 to Nordspenge
- Turn right into Neuenkirchner Str. and then 500m later turn left again into Martinsweg
- Follow the signposted cycle path network via Wehrburger Str. / Diemker Str./ Mühlenburger Str. until the path turns right into Baringdorfer Str. (short section of Wittekindsroute)
- via Kreuzweg/ Düttingdorfer Str./ Kiensiek (signposted cycle network) to Haller Str. (turn left here)
- Düttingdorfer Str. on the right, then right into Hörmanns Weg
- straight on via Grenzweg to Häger
- via Häger Str. (left)/ Engerstr. (right) turn left into the street Zur Landwehr
- continue via Nagelsholz on the Wittekindsroute until you turn left from Ringsthofstr. into Jägerweg
- At Ringsthof, turn right onto the field path - continue until you reach Am Bahnbogen (railroad cycle route) - turn left here
- follow the railroad cycle route to the Jahnplatz parking lot
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Literature
Author
Thomas Wehrenberg
Organization
Touristikgemeinschaft Wittekindsland Herford e.V.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Biological Station Ravensberg im Kreis Herford e.V. has selected a few areas and points worth seeing for the nature cycle route:
- Enger Bruch nature reserve
- Siek
- Hollow path
- Outlook
- Source region
- Sattelmeier
Other places of interest:
Elsternbusch monument
Liesbergmühle
Tannery Museum, Enger
Small railway museum
Widukindbrunnen
Widukindmuseum, church roundel and collegiate church
Sattelmeierhof Nordhof
Windmill Hücker Aschen
Land border Warmenau
Martmühle
Werburg forest pool
St. Martin's Church in Spenge
Werburg
Mühlenburg CastleMühlenburg Castle
Cat wood
Red pits and tree frog
Sattelmeierhof Baringhof
You can find more detailed descriptions under the excursion destinations in the Teutonavigator or under:
http://www.fahr-im-kreis.de/alle-touren/naturradwanderfuehrer/naturradwanderroute-2
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.
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