Wittekindsroute

Under the spell of history
The Wittekindsroute takes you on an exciting tour through the entire district of Herford. Experience history and stories about the Wittekindsland. Who was Widukind and why did he become a myth? How were the typical half-timbered cottages of the region created and how did the Wiskenmaker shape the landscape? What do the old boundary stones tell us and why was the light railway traffic in the district of Herford actually discontinued? Answers to these questions can be found on the approximately 143 km long circular tour through the Wittekindskreis. At a total of 24 stations, interesting stories about the development of the region are told.

And on top of that, the route takes you to numerous leisure destinations, such as the Hücker Moor, the Aqua Magica, or the graduation works in Bad Salzuflen. Culinary delights are also not neglected on a bike tour of the Wittekindsroute. Whether it's a farm café, beer garden, or ice cream parlor - there are plenty of places to stop along the way.
Experience the gently rolling Ravensberger Hügelland and the view of the Wiehengebirge, overcome ascents and descents in the foothills of the Lippe mountain range, and cycle relaxed through the river valleys of Werre and Else. Villages like Bad Salzuflen, Spenge, Vlotho, or Rödinghausen offer variety and invite you to stroll and explore.