The Name of the Rose | Cycle route through the historic town centers of Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Langenber

Tour start is at the rose garden of Rheda Water Castle. Take a deep breath and begin your journey through the Flora Westfalica Park.

The route leads along the Ems River through meadows and alder swamp forest with a view of a colorful flower splendor. Enjoy the ride through the historic old town of Wiedenbrück. With an ice cream in hand, take a moment to linger at the newly constructed Ems steps and enjoy the magnificent view of the lake.

Continuing towards Langenberg: you pass by the Hohenfelde Private Brewery - one of the oldest private breweries in the country - and marvel at the gleaming copper kettles. Feeling thirsty? Plan a stop in the town center of Langenberg at the quaint half-timbered café "Zur Linde". You will surely hear voices and clinking glasses coming from the beer garden.

On your way to Rietberg, you will reach the 300-year-old "Gut Geissel" - a blend of Westphalian farmstead and modest French manor house. Passing by freshly mown meadows and waving fields, you will arrive at the picturesque historic town center of Rietberg. Starting from the town hall, a detour to the monastery church and count's crypt of the former monastery is recommended. Later, you will reach the stately house "Münte". In this Baroque building, the count's residence was housed. It also served as the residence of the highest administrative official of the princes of Kaunitz-Rietberg.

Then follow the Ems. Soon you will reach Rheda-Wiedenbrück and return to the starting point.