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North Rhine-Westphalia

Varenholz Castle – Varenholz Viewpoint loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Varenholz Castle – Varenholz Viewpoint loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

Easy

3.8

(6)

78

riders

Varenholz Castle – Varenholz Viewpoint loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

00:37

9.87km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.06 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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2

2.08 km

Forest Path by the Weser

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Shaded by trees and still have a view of the Weser

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3

2.43 km

Former Shelter Site Between Erder and Varenholz

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A beautiful place in the forest between Erder and Varenholz, ideal for a rest! Actually. Where a few years ago there was still a shelter with a massive table and …

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4

5.00 km

Distillery on the Weser

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In 1925/26 a high-rope ferry was built with a small ferry house and tool shed. The ferry service only ended in 1974. The tool shed and the ferry house were …

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5

5.57 km

Varenholz Viewpoint

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Beautiful hiking trail along the Weser

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6

5.58 km

Weser View Picture Point

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A rare view of the Weser between Rinteln and Vlotho.

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7

6.17 km

Rest Area Near Erder

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Rare rest stop between Erder and Varenholz. In a calm neighborhood.

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8

7.52 km

View of the Weser Floodplains

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9.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

1.68 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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