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Old Town Hall, Diepholz – Diepholz Castle loop from Diepholz
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Old Town Hall, Diepholz – Diepholz Castle loop from Diepholz
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Old Town Hall, Diepholz – Diepholz Castle loop from Diepholz
00:53
3.47km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 5, 2026
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Bus stop
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840 m
Old Town Hall, Diepholz
Highlight • Historical Site
Pedestrian zone and main shopping street with various restaurants and (ice) cafés
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948 m
Goose market
Highlight • Monument
The Goose Market was built on the private initiative of a Diepholz businessman. The passage, featuring the "Diepholz Goose" sculpture, was officially opened on December 18, 1988. In good weather, you can sit outside in the Goose Market and take a break at the café. There's also a globe fountain and a humming stone. Put your head inside and try it out!
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1.16 km
Lohnstraße and Tuchmacherhaus
Highlight • Historical Site
With houses that look like they have been painted, Lohnstrasse invites you to take a walk back into Diepholz's past. It's the oldest street in town. It is believed that it was created at the end of the count's time, at the latest at the beginning of the 16th century. The row of houses with lovingly restored half-timbered houses gives the street its historic charm. Some of them are under monument protection.
The "Tuchmacher-Haus" is located at Lohnstrasse 2. It was first mentioned in a document in 1688 as "Bödecker's House" because it belonged to the Gals maker Hermann Osthagen von Bödecker. Later various families of cloth makers lived there, in particular the cloth maker Friedrich Schröder.
The association "Kultur im Tuchmacherhaus" fills the old building with new life with various cultural events such as readings, exhibitions, handicrafts and music. Weddings are also possible on Saturdays on request.
The clothmaker's house with a bookstore, a Klönstube and a pretty garden is open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 2 pm to 6 pm (summer break July-August).
The "Tuchmacher-Haus" is located at Lohnstrasse 2. It was first mentioned in a document in 1688 as "Bödecker's House" because it belonged to the Gals maker Hermann Osthagen von Bödecker. Later various families of cloth makers lived there, in particular the cloth maker Friedrich Schröder.
The association "Kultur im Tuchmacherhaus" fills the old building with new life with various cultural events such as readings, exhibitions, handicrafts and music. Weddings are also possible on Saturdays on request.
The clothmaker's house with a bookstore, a Klönstube and a pretty garden is open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 2 pm to 6 pm (summer break July-August).
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1.27 km
Nikolaikirche
Highlight • Religious Site
St. Nicholas Church is a Neoclassical hall church built between 1802 and 1806. The tower was added in 1818. Notable features include the altar wall with four Corinthian columns, the paintings on wooden panels dating from 1580, and the Gothic chalice (early 14th century).
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1.42 km
Diepholz Castle
Highlight (Segment) • Castle
Start of the tour. In the palace garden is the Stelenweg with stories about the city's history. Lots of colorful flower paths and seating.
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1.76 km
Diepholz Castle and Stelae Trail
Highlight • Castle
A stately 43-meter tower, a moat, a castle island with a rose garden – the center of a town couldn't be more picturesque. Diepholz is proud of its castle and lovingly cares for its preservation.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th century – as a moated castle with a square floor plan and four wings. The monumental 16.50-meter-high tower base, constructed of granite blocks, dates back to the original construction period (980 to 1030). Above this rises a twelve-sided brick story with a covered parapet. This supports a similarly designed, but recessed, timber-framed upper story, which is crowned by a sweeping, twelve-sided, slate-covered cupola with delicate oriel windows.
Around 1550, Lord Rudolf had the castle completely rebuilt before moving in with Countess Margarete von Hoya. A stone frieze added at that time above the castle's north door displays the coats of arms of the two families of Diepholz and Hoya. During the Thirty Years' War, the moated castle repeatedly proved its worth as a stronghold and fortress. Nevertheless, it was set on fire by Danish troops in 1626 and destroyed down to its foundations by Swedish soldiers in 1637.
Duke Christian Ludwig of Lüneburg-Celle had the castle rebuilt around 1660. Unfortunately, the south wing and parts of the west wing burned down in 1790. The castle tower, as you see it today, dates back to the 1660 reconstruction. The outbuildings acquired their present appearance around 1837 and 1877.
Until 1723, the castle housed the Landdrost (regional administrators), and later the Amtmänner (district administrators) and other ducal officials. It also served the Dukes and Electors of Celle and Hanover as a hunting lodge. In 1852, a district court was established in the castle, which remains there to this day. From 1885 to 1994, the district administration offices were also located in the old Knights' Hall of the west wing.
Along the path around Diepholz Castle stand 36 wooden pillars. The display cases of the 2.80-meter-high stelae tell the story of the origin of the name "Diepholz," the granting of town privileges, the witch trials of the 17th century, the persecution of Jews, immigration, industrialization, plank roads, peat extraction, and, of course, the Diepholz goose. The stele park was created by the Diepholz Local History Association, which also manages the castle museum (formerly located in the castle tower), the rose garden, and events such as the Rose Festival and Count's Sunday. The concept, design, and technical development of the stele path are the work of German designer Martin Metz.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th century – as a moated castle with a square floor plan and four wings. The monumental 16.50-meter-high tower base, constructed of granite blocks, dates back to the original construction period (980 to 1030). Above this rises a twelve-sided brick story with a covered parapet. This supports a similarly designed, but recessed, timber-framed upper story, which is crowned by a sweeping, twelve-sided, slate-covered cupola with delicate oriel windows.
Around 1550, Lord Rudolf had the castle completely rebuilt before moving in with Countess Margarete von Hoya. A stone frieze added at that time above the castle's north door displays the coats of arms of the two families of Diepholz and Hoya. During the Thirty Years' War, the moated castle repeatedly proved its worth as a stronghold and fortress. Nevertheless, it was set on fire by Danish troops in 1626 and destroyed down to its foundations by Swedish soldiers in 1637.
Duke Christian Ludwig of Lüneburg-Celle had the castle rebuilt around 1660. Unfortunately, the south wing and parts of the west wing burned down in 1790. The castle tower, as you see it today, dates back to the 1660 reconstruction. The outbuildings acquired their present appearance around 1837 and 1877.
Until 1723, the castle housed the Landdrost (regional administrators), and later the Amtmänner (district administrators) and other ducal officials. It also served the Dukes and Electors of Celle and Hanover as a hunting lodge. In 1852, a district court was established in the castle, which remains there to this day. From 1885 to 1994, the district administration offices were also located in the old Knights' Hall of the west wing.
Along the path around Diepholz Castle stand 36 wooden pillars. The display cases of the 2.80-meter-high stelae tell the story of the origin of the name "Diepholz," the granting of town privileges, the witch trials of the 17th century, the persecution of Jews, immigration, industrialization, plank roads, peat extraction, and, of course, the Diepholz goose. The stele park was created by the Diepholz Local History Association, which also manages the castle museum (formerly located in the castle tower), the rose garden, and events such as the Rose Festival and Count's Sunday. The concept, design, and technical development of the stele path are the work of German designer Martin Metz.
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1.97 km
Diepholz Münte (Count's Mint)
Highlight • Historical Site
In the immediate vicinity of the castle there is an imposing black and white half-timbered house: the count's mint - the Münte. From 1300 coins for the Diepholz noblemen were minted there. Until 1531 the Münte was the residence of the mint master Lambert Vlemynck. After the Münte was destroyed in the Thirty Years War, it was rebuilt and the west wing was added in 1775. The building has been owned by the city of Diepholz since 1956. The house stands on a green island between the Lohne and the Mühlkanal at the entrance to the beautiful "Müntepark".
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2.17 km
Müntepark, Diepholz
Highlight • Rest Area
Great park for walking and relaxing, including a large playground, mud area and mini golf course.
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3.47 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.36 km
1.09 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.30 km
496 m
342 m
177 m
143 m
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