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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Rahden

Großer Aue Lake – Benkhausen Castle loop from Rahden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Rahden

Großer Aue Lake – Benkhausen Castle loop from Rahden

Moderate

4.7

(11)

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Großer Aue Lake – Benkhausen Castle loop from Rahden

02:38

43.7km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.87 km for 246 m

After 8.68 km for 246 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.11 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Große Aue

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A beautiful old wooden bridge over the Große Aue... directly opposite the Auesee.

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8.40 km

Großer Aue Lake

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The nature reserve around the Große Aue See begins here. In front of it is a small barrage of the Große Aue.

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8.60 km

Great Aue Lake

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The recreational area Große Aue is one of the most important local recreation areas in the Lübbecker Land and the surrounding area. Two larger lakes are integrated into it, one …

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17.4 km

Hüffe Castle

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Hüffe Castle is a moated castle in the Lashorst district of Preußisch Oldendorf in the Minden-Lübbecke district that dates back to at least the 15th century. The facility is located …

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27.9 km

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

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On the Mittelland Canal there are always special moments with the play between water, sun and blue sky that influence the mood.

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28.4 km

Suspension bridge with a view of Schloss Benkhausen

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Coming from the Mittelland Canal you have this fantastic view of the bridge and Benkhausen Castle.

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28.8 km

Benkhausen Castle

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Benkhausen Palace with Palace Park. The facility was largely renovated between 2010 and 2013. The park is freely accessible. There is a small circular hiking trail to the Mittelland Canal. …

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35.9 km

Espelkamp Fountain

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Espelkamp is located in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the north of East Westphalia-Lippe and in the north-west of the Minden-Lübbecke district. In terms of culture, Espelkamp is in …

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

9.18 km

3.72 km

1.68 km

539 m

152 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

19.4 km

1.77 km

978 m

609 m

237 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

23°C

14°C

55 %

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Großer Aue Lake – Benkhausen Castle loop from Rahden

Wooden Bridge Over the Große Aue

Großer Aue Lake

Great Aue Lake

Hüffe Castle

Atmospheric view of the Mittelland Canal

Suspension bridge with a view of Schloss Benkhausen

Benkhausen Castle

Espelkamp Fountain

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