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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) loop from Porta Westfalica

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) loop from Porta Westfalica

Moderate

4.7

(126)

440

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Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) loop from Porta Westfalica

03:48

14.0km

200m

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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1.22 km

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm)

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The tower stands at the highest point of the Wittekindberg. From its viewing platform you can see the surrounding mountains, a section of the Weser Valley and the southern part of the North German Plain.

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1.87 km

Wittekindsberg Cross Church Archaeological Site

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Old cruciform church in a locked glass building, everything can be admired and protected.

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1.99 km

Wittekindsquelle Porta Westfalica

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Not much of the temple-like border at the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II can be seen today, but the Wittekindsquelle on the Häverstädter Berg is still a popular excursion destination. …

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2.88 km

Rocky Forest Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Easily accessible, natural hiking trails. Just beautiful.

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3.52 km

View of the Weser Valley from Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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The slope on the Weser side is quite steep and not specially secured. But the view is gorgeous!

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6.98 km

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9.78 km

Forest Path in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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very nice to walk

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11.5 km

Wittekindsberg Archaeological Sites and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

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Also worth a trip in winter. From the war memorial over the Kammweg.

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12.3 km

Wittekindsburg and View over the Weser Valley

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The Witthus association is renovating the completely dilapidated Wittekindsburg and turning it into a jewel! Simply hike or cycle there, there is food and drink on site and you support …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

3.21 km

1.96 km

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

4.82 km

1.69 km

218 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

23°C

16°C

96 %

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Comments

May 14, 2023,Luttersche Egge bis Kaiser Wilhelm Denkmal und zurück

Wonderful as always. To hike on the crest of the Wiehengebirge....
The short rain shower was compensated by a cold drink at the "Wilder Schmied"...🍻

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August 28, 2021,Bad Oexen: Porta Westfalica, mystische Nebelwanderung zum Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal auf dem Wittekindsberg

Now we are in the Wiehengebirge, one to 320 m above sea level. NHN high low mountain range in the southwest of Lower Saxony and NE North Rhine-Westphalia, the mountain range belonging to the northern foothills of the low mountain range is also counted as part of the Weserbergland.

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July 2, 2023,Auf den Spuren des Kammwegs zum Kaiser ⛰️🌞🥾

After I had climbed part of the ridge path in the Wiehengebirge by bike on Wednesday, I put on my hiking boots today and took a closer look at the area.
The view from the Wittekindsburg is simply terrific, I couldn't get enough of it. Today on Sunday even with hospitality 🍺. From time to time you can also find …

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June 22, 2024,Lutternsche Egge - Kaiser Wilhelm ☀️

Beautiful hike from the Lutternschen Egge to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial.

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Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) loop from Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm)

Wittekindsberg Cross Church Archaeological Site

Wittekindsquelle Porta Westfalica

Rocky Forest Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

View of the Weser Valley from Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Forest Path in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Wittekindsberg Archaeological Sites and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

Wittekindsburg and View over the Weser Valley

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