View of Nordkirchen Palace – Nordkirchen Palace loop from Ichterloh

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Nordkirchen

View of Nordkirchen Palace – Nordkirchen Palace loop from Ichterloh

Moderate

4.8

(45)

136

hikers

View of Nordkirchen Palace – Nordkirchen Palace loop from Ichterloh

03:37

14.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Hirschpark Nordkirchen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Rest area with benches and insect-themed art at Hirschpark Nordkirchen

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Even in sunny weather, the chestnuts donate a lot of shade. And if the cow meadow is occupied you can watch it all well.

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4.47 km

Wooden bridge over the Gorbach in Hirschpark, Nordkirchen

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This beautiful wooden bridge lies in the deer park at Nordkirchen and leads over the Gorbach. 🌱🌿🌳

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5.49 km

View of Nordkirchen Palace

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Very impressive castle with beautiful gardens. Here you can go for a wonderful walk. There is even a wedding room in the castle. Therefore you can see many bridal couples here.

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5.76 km

The "Westphalian Versailles", as the castle Nordkirchen is also called, was commissioned by Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg. Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius began construction, Johann Conrad Schlaun completed the baroque moated …

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6.83 km

Avenue leading to Nordkirchen Palace

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In summer a beautiful play of light between the trees

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9.15 km

Forest path in Hirschpark Nordkirchen

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Nice to still see them

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9.62 km

Hirschpark Nordkirchen

Nature Reserve

12.6 km

View from Capeller Welle

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It is a beautiful view of the flat Münsterland.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

3.13 km

2.03 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

4.93 km

3.07 km

2.39 km

2.19 km

1.53 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

January 25, 2026,Schöner Blick auf das Schloss – Schloss Nordkirchen Runde von Capelle

The route was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful. Nordkirchen Castle was fantastic; just modify the route a bit and you'll see even more 😉. Unfortunately, I didn't see any deer 🤷🏼‍♂️🥾💪🏼

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January 15, 2022,Schloss Nordkirchen und der Hirschpark

Nordkirchen Castle is worth a visit at any time of the year, even without filming. You can also stroll through the castle park without a bike... A hike through the deer park was announced beforehand.

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November 27, 2022,Nordkirchen: Hirschpark - Schloss - Hirschpark

A destination which, due to its beauty, never gets boring, even on a daily hike, is the Nordkirchen deer park. 🦌

The complete outer loop is exactly 6 kilometers long and because I live in Ascheberg, I always start at the geographically closest point, the Altfeld farm, better known as the organic farm at Altefelds Holz in the Altendorf farming …

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