Stemweder Berg Hiking Trails - Four Mountains Loop

The forest consists mainly of beech trees. Here, there are two large areas of the extremely rare masterwort beech forest. In Stemweder Berg, various historical boundary stones can be discovered. Due to the Westphalian Peace of 1648, Minden and thus the area south of Stemweder Berg came under Brandenburg (Prussia). High-stemmed orchard meadows on the edge of Stemweder Berg provide habitat for dormice, little owls, and various bat species. In the glacial dry valleys of Stemweder Berg, water quickly seeps away. Shallow ponds are only found in small areas. In addition to native wildlife such as deer, hare, pheasant, and fox, one can also find the great spotted woodpecker and the black woodpecker. Primroses, cuckoo pint, lily of the valley, native orchids, and woodruff are also present. This extensive forest area is accessible via well-developed and marked hiking trails of various lengths, each starting at a hiking car park. The overview boards and the hiking map provide information and help with orientation. All routes are also well suited for walking or jogging.