Crazy idea and gentleman's drink - cycling route around Steinhagen with a detour to Isselhorst

Before you start your tour, it's worth visiting the newly designed Steinhagen town center with the marketplace and the church square. As a starting snack, you should treat yourself to an ice cream from one of the two ice cream parlors.

Among Steinhagen's landmarks, the Steinhäger Kruke, the team of the Historical Museum Steinhagen awaits you. You will then start your tour at the centrally located parking deck on Brinkstraße, which initially takes you around the town center towards Ströhen. On your right, you will pass by the idyllic mill of Austmannshof. It is one of the oldest and wealthiest farms in the settlement of Steinhagen.
You will continue past the Steinhagen equestrian sports center and the Westfalenhof stud farm. Now you will drive through the charming landscape conservation area "Deterings Wiesen" with its 32 confirmed bird species.

From here, a detour to the town center of Isselhorst is worthwhile. The Clüsener Anno 1878 manufactory with its impressive brick building is worth seeing. The historic inn "Zur Linde" near the idyllic church square invites you to linger. Right next door, the Fire Brigade Museum with a private collection and the large Elmendorfer barrel from 1902 can be admired. A few meters further, you will reach the Elmendorf distillery courtyard, which has been extensively restored. A look is definitely worth it!

The route then continues to Brockhagen. Just past the village entrance is the only hydroelectric power plant in the municipality of Steinhagen, the former "Sussieks Mühle". In the town center of Brockhagen, you will find the evangelical St. Georgskirche with elements of Weser Renaissance on the west tower.
The route now leads through the largest contiguous forest area in Steinhagen. After passing Gut Patthorst, a stop at the quaint "Café Hexenbrink" is recommended on weekends. Then you continue cycling towards Steinhagen to return to the starting point.