Wittekindsweg

This popular hiking trail in the Wiehengebirge was named after the Saxon Duke, who was considered the greatest adversary of Charlemagne. In the northwestern German region, this trail is known as "the classic" among hiking trails.
Furthermore, the Wittekindsweg is characterized by its course along the entire ridge of the Wiehengebirge, representing a geological "main artery" of the UNESCO Global Geopark TERRA.vita.
Starting at the historic marketplace in Osnabrück, the Wittekindsweg leads through the picturesque Nettetal valley to the hiking trail junction Mühlenort in Bramsche-Engter. From here, the trail continues on the densely wooded ridge of the Wiehengebirge towards the east. The destination of the hike is the Porta Westfalica, the valley through which the Weser River flows into the North German Plain. The Wittekindsweg is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E 11. It begins in The Hague and connects the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland over its 2500 km length. Thus, it is also a symbol of peaceful intercultural understanding in a growing Europe.
The hiking trail is marked by a white-red marking. The markings are usually clearly visible at the respective intersections, but they may also be placed a few meters further along the correct path. Trail wardens volunteer to maintain the trail markings, but weather conditions or vandalism may cause markings to disappear. If you notice a spot without a clear trail marking, please inform the Wiehengebirgsverband (wgv-weserems@t-online.de).