Weg der Stille - (von Brenkhausen bis Corvey) - ökumenischer Pilgerweg von Schwalenberg nach Corvey

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11.36 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: medium
Hiking
  • 03:08 h
  • 180 m
  • 211 m
  • 94 m
  • 307 m
  • 213 m
  • 11.36 km
  • Start: Brenkhausen Monastery, Propsteistr. 1a, 37671 Höxter-Brenkhausen
  • Destination: Corvey, 37671 Höxter
Stop & move on

The 41 km long "Path of Silence" invites you to engage with silence in three stages. To let thoughts come and move on. To pause and move on. The third stage takes you from the Brenkhausen monastery complex to the Corvey World Heritage Site.

The starting point of the third stage of the pilgrimage route is the Brenkhausen monastery complex. Today, the General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Germany has his headquarters here. In the spirit of ecumenism and hand in hand with the Catholic parish, they allow monastic life to blossom anew. You are cordially invited to immerse yourself in this world for a moment and hear about the spirituality of the Coptic Church.

The trail first leads from Brenkhausen up to the Räuschenberg nature reserve. From up here, you have a wonderful view of Brenkhausen and the Weser Uplands. The sunny slopes of the Räuschenberg are traditionally grazed by goats. While in spring you can marvel at the colorful flowers, in summer oregano and thyme provide a Mediterranean flair with their aromatic scent.

Past the small airfield on the Räuschenberg and through a wooded area, you are now getting closer and closer to the town of Höxter. As you get closer to the town, the sounds of everyday life will once again dominate your perception. Perhaps this is an opportunity to consciously listen and get an idea of how the surrounding sounds frame your own world.

The pilgrimage trail now leads right through the half-timbered town of Höxter. The two towers of the Kiliani church can be seen from afar. The curious thing is that the two towers are not only different heights, but also have two owners. While the smaller tower is maintained by the city, the taller tower is the responsibility of the Protestant parish.

Passing the historic town hall, you then come to the banks of the Weser, which you now follow to Corvey. Simple, imposing and fortified on the outside. Inside, sublime, majestic and dignified. This is the appearance of the westwork of Corvey, which is unparalleled in Europe with its more than 1,200 years of history. In June 2014, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the old monastery district. In addition to the Carolingian westwork, the baroque palace complex, the cloister and abbots' gallery as well as the magnificent imperial hall are also worth seeing. The Princely Library, where the poet Hoffmann von Fallersleben once worked as a librarian, is home to almost 75,000 volumes.

If you have now acquired a taste for pilgrimage, you can follow the Way of St. James from Corvey in the direction of Paderborn and on to Spain. Set off on your way!

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The path is marked in both directions with the "Path of Silence" logo.

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Directions & Parking facilities

Coming from Steinheim on the B 239 towards Höxter as far as the Brenkhausen traffic circle. At the traffic circle, take the third exit in the direction of Brenkhausen. The monastery is on the left-hand side.
Parking lot at Brenkhausen Monastery, Propsteistr. 1a, 37671 Höxter-Brenkhausen
Between Brenkhausen and Corvey on Sundays and public holidays, you have the option of being transported by on-demand transport to the start or end point of the tour. The Holibri shuttles will pick you up and take you to your destination!
You can find all the information here:
https://www.holibri.info/holibri/

More information

www.weg-der-stille.de

Contact person

Kulturland Kreis Höxter
Corveyer Allee 7
37671 Höxter

Author

Kulturland Kreis Höxter c/o GfW im Kreis Höxter mbH
Corveyer Allee 7
37671 Höxter

Organization

Kulturland Kreis Höxter, c/o GfW im Kreis Höxter mbH

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Weg der Stille - (von Brenkhausen bis Corvey) - ökumenischer Pilgerweg von Schwalenberg nach Corvey
37671 Höxter - Brenkhausen