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Veltheim Windmill – Varenholz Castle loop from Vlotho

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Herford

Vlotho

Veltheim Windmill – Varenholz Castle loop from Vlotho

Easy

4.7

(12)

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Veltheim Windmill – Varenholz Castle loop from Vlotho

01:48

31.6km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29 m for 44 m

After 31.6 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Old Railway Bridge over the Weser

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Allegedly a steam engine is supposed to run here every now and then.

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9.43 km

Cyclist rest stop on the Weser Cycle Path

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Perhaps the loveliest rest a cyclist can imagine! Here two warm people offer homemade dishes such as strawberry cake and Baileys muffins, cold and warm drinks and handicrafts. Food and …

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11.2 km

Veltheim Windmill

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The Veltheim windmill from 1903 is a Wallhollander with sails and wind rose (dummy). Your grinder is now operated with a motor and used for grinding for your own use.

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13.8 km

Landrat Petersen Bridge (Eisbergen)

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The road "Aue" leads in icebergs with a narrow bridge of steel over the Weser. The view of the river is great and below the bridge are a pier and a lawn with barbecue hut.

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19.4 km

Weser Recreation Center Varenholz

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Large area with a swimming lake, water ski facility and campsite not far from the municipality of Stemmen / Vahrenhorst. Great in summer. The water ski facility is beautiful.

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20.1 km

Varenholz Castle

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The organ of the Castle Church was built in 1748 by the organ builder Christian Klausing (Herford) as a unique instrument with 9 registers and an attached pedal. The instrument …

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29.8 km

Vlothoer Weserwiesen

Nature Reserve

30.9 km

Vlotho Weser Bridge

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view over the Weser in both directions. The bridge itself isn't that great as it's a major thoroughfare.
But you can take a …

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30.9 km

Vlotho Riverside Motorhome Parking

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Beautifully located motorhome parking space on the Weser promenade in Vlotho. Good starting point for bike tours and hikes.

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.77 km

5.30 km

2.80 km

1.96 km

817 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

6.21 km

2.94 km

1.23 km

261 m

237 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

13°C

51 %

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Veltheim Windmill – Varenholz Castle loop from Vlotho

Old Railway Bridge over the Weser

Cyclist rest stop on the Weser Cycle Path

Veltheim Windmill

Landrat Petersen Bridge (Eisbergen)

Weser Recreation Center Varenholz

Varenholz Castle

Vlotho Weser Bridge

Vlotho Riverside Motorhome Parking

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