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Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) – View from the Silberblick Overlook loop from Porta Westfalica

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) – View from the Silberblick Overlook loop from Porta Westfalica

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Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) – View from the Silberblick Overlook loop from Porta Westfalica

04:59

17.4km

400m

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: June 12, 2026

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4.25 km

View of the River Weser from the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

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Kaiser Wilhelm is worth a detour!

The hike through the Wiehen Mountains - or along their ridge - to the Wilder Schmied (inn) with really delicious, home-style cooking is also highly recommended!💝

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4.26 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, Porta Westfalica

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The memorial consists of Porta sandstone, which was quarried from a tunnel in Wittekindsberg. The last 100 years have left their mark on the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument and extensive restoration …

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5.43 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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5.93 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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6.25 km

Wittekindsburg

Archaeological Site

7.09 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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8.33 km

Zum Wilden Schmied – Restaurant and Viewpoint

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Cozy restaurant in the forest with a good view and delicious cake. :)

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11.8 km

View from the Silberblick Overlook

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From here you can see parts of the surrounding mountains, a section of the Weser Valley and a southern area of the North German Plain.

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12.3 km

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

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Crisp ascent but can only be recommended for the view and the descent!

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.06 km

2.08 km

863 m

141 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.78 km

2.74 km

2.59 km

2.06 km

457 m

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November 26, 2023,Ausblick auf den Weserbogen – Wittekindsburg Runde von Costedt

It wasn't the best weather, but nothing came from above. Only the paths were partly muddy.

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May 9, 2024,Vom Kaiser Wilhelm zum Wilden Schmied - Porta Westfalica

First day in the Weserbergland. Exciting because it was my first time. Today on Father's Day it was very busy, but the way back on the lower path was almost deserted. There was a lot to do in the Wilder Schmied, the view 😍😍😍

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April 14, 2022,Frühlingswanderung über Wittekindsburg, Moltketurm Runde von Porta Westfalica

I haven't had such a beautiful spring hike for a very long time.
Blossoms, blossoms, blossoms.
Nature literally explodes around me.
The crowning highlight, however, was the ridge path from "Wilder Schmied".
Beguilingly fragrant carpets of flowers of larkspur, wood anemone, forget-me-not and much more.
Today it was particularly difficult for me to limit myself to about 30 pictures. Too …

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October 25, 2024,Wittekindsburg – Moltketurm Runde von Porta Westfalica

The first half of the hiking trail is accompanied by relatively loud traffic noise from the main road. It bothered me a little. The trail is quite beautiful, with old, tall trees. Halfway there is a good restaurant with a wonderful view of the Weser and the countryside. The food is good and plentiful, but unfortunately a little expensive. The …

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October 11, 2024,Bf Porta Westfalica - Dehmer Weg - Gasth. Wilder Schmied - Wittekindsweg - Moltketurm - Kaiser-W.-Denkmal - Bf. Porta W.

On November 17, 2019, I took part in an almost identical hike organized by the HWG.

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September 18, 2021,2021-09-18 Kaiser Wilhelm Denkmal🗽- Wittekindsburg 🏰 – Moltketurm 🗼

Nice round, just back over the Kammweg to the Kaiser Wilhelm monument. Treat yourself to a break at "Zum wilden Schmied" - a small, simple menu, moderate prices and a great view down to the Weser. You can also enjoy the view at Hotel Wittekindsburg and linger a little with a fresh coffee.

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August 24, 2024,Monströses bei Porta Westfalica 😳🤩👌🏻

While my wife @Silke P. is once again pedalling with vigor in Rinteln and completing 200 km, I treated myself to a day in Porta Westfalica with a trip to the impressive Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial above the Weser.
Just before 9 a.m. I was the first one up there and was able to admire this colossus of a monument in …

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September 14, 2022,Wittekindsburg – Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal Runde von Porta Westfalica

I visited the Kaiser Wilhelm monument today. I was in Minden on business and wanted to see if I should include the area and the Weserberglandweg in my "list". 🙂 I will! 👍
A nice round.
It's quiet in the forest (little to no chirping) and without sun it's very dark in places...
Autumn is coming soon.

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Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) – View from the Silberblick Overlook loop from Porta Westfalica

View of the River Weser from the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, Porta Westfalica

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm)

Wittekindsburg and View over the Weser Valley

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Zum Wilden Schmied – Restaurant and Viewpoint

View from the Silberblick Overlook

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