Senneroute

22.31 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Cycling
  • 1:29 h
  • 22.31 km
  • 91 m
  • 88 m
  • 135 m
  • 193 m
  • 58 m
Senneroute
On the road between heathland and hills


Embark on a 22.3 km journey through the fascinating history and nature of the Senne. From the impressive Haustenbeck Tower to the mystical Haustenbeck church ruins (slightly off the route) and the historic Winning Mill - along the official paths, which also include cobblestones,
there is a lot to discover. The route also takes you to the Prinzenpalais in Arminiuspark
including the nature information center.

Please note: Please observe the closing times of the Senne and stick exclusively to the official paths. The sights may only be viewed from these paths. It is not permitted to enter the areas off the paths!
You can discover these highlights along the route:

Haustenbeck Tower:

The Haustenbeck Tower is located in the Senne, in the immediate vicinity of Oesterholz-Haustenbeck, and was built in 1940/41 as an observation tower from a historical perspective. It originally served military purposes and was part of the infrastructural measures taken during the Second World War in connection with the nearby Senne military training area. Due to its elevated position, the tower offered a wide view over the area and thus fulfilled its function as a strategic observation point. Today, the Haustenbeck Tower is a silent witness to this era and a reminder of the military use of the Senne in the first half of the 20th century.

Haustenbeck church ruins:

The Haustenbeck church ruins are an impressive relic of times gone by and a fascinating attraction for history buffs. Nestled in the idyllic landscape of the Senne, within the military training area, the ruins tell stories from a bygone era. Built in the 13th century, the church was once the center of life in Haustenbeck. Today, the ruins are only accessible via official paths, but the preserved Gothic arches and striking walls offer a unique insight into the history of the region.

Historic Winning Mill:

At the junction of the Alte Bielefelder Poststraße towards Haustenbeck, the Winning Mill rises up on a hill. Its wooden predecessor, built in 1896 as a signal station, was demolished in 1935. Today's dummy mill, which often formed the backdrop for troop parades by the British armed forces after the Second World War, was built in 1943.

Princes' Palace in Arminius Park:

Right in the heart of Arminius Park is the historic "Prinzenpalais", which was built in 1854/1855 as the "Neues Kurhaus" and in the following years served as accommodation for Duke Adolf von Nassau during his hunts in the nearby Senne.
Today, the Prinzenpalais is used by the NABU Senne Nature Information Center as a multifunctional conference, seminar and meeting house. In the "Fascination Senne" exhibition on the second floor of the Prinzenpalais, visitors can experience the geological formation of this unique natural area, learn interesting facts about the history of settlement and reclamation as well as today's use and future prospects.





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Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Nature Highlight

Author

lokaler Redakteur

Organization

Stadt Bad Lippspringe

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