The best hikes from bus stations around Rheda-Wiedenbrück

I've set it up countless times, it's annoying!

A well-marked trail for hiking or jogging. Those who wish can use the various stations of the fitness trail for added fun. They are in excellent condition – may it stay that way!

Shady path even in warm temperatures.

Rheda Castle is a former moated castle in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, in the Gütersloh district. Rheda Castle is internationally renowned for its double chapel from the Staufer period and its valuable music library. The music collection has been on loan to the University and State Library of Münster since 1966.

The impressive Rheda Castle in Rheda-Wiedenbrück is located on the edge of eastern Münsterland. The castle is internationally known for its double chapel from the Staufer period and its valuable music library. But the picturesque castle garden also delights visitors. It was partially restored according to historical plans for the State Garden Show in 1988. The beautiful castle combines several architectural styles: a chapel tower from the 13th century, a Renaissance wing with a gallery and a Baroque wing. Also worth seeing are the important "White Hall" in the Rococo style, the Coach Museum, the Wallpaper Room and the castle chapel - an important example of late Romanesque architecture. Source: https://www.muensterland.com/tourismus/themen/erlebnis-region-muensterland/burgen-und-schloesser-im-muensterland/schloss-rheda/

A woodcarving competition entitled "Art on the Wood Trail" has been held four times in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Each time, up to seven invited sculptors were given a theme and a material to work with. The material usually consisted of an oak log, two meters long and of varying diameter. This log was to be used to create an original sculpture. The competition also stipulated that the works had to be completed within one week at designated locations throughout the town. The short timeframe and the material meant that most participants used chainsaws. Three of the competition entries were awarded prizes and remained in the town. Some of the works from the first competition are now on display in the town hall foyer in front of the council chamber, while others are arranged as a group along the hiking trail through the former state garden show grounds, now the Flora Wesfalica Park, near the playground. Source: https://wiedenbruecker-schule.de/kunst-im-oeffentlichen-raum-in-rheda-wiedenbrueck/kunst-auf-dem-holzweg-spielerei-flora-westfalica-park/

In addition to two enchanting historic old towns, sacred art and stunning nature in the city area, Rheda-Wiedenbrück can boast a romantic moated castle. The residence was first mentioned in 1170. Nobleman Bernhard I of Lippe founded the residence around 1200. Located directly on the Ems in Rheda, the palace impresses with its white hall in the Rococo style, a breathtaking castle chapel and the picturesque castle park. The chapel tower, as the oldest part of the complex, also has a special charm. It is not for nothing that the building is one of the most important examples of late romantic architecture in Westphalia. The Baroque and Renaissance wings of the moated castle complete the extraordinary ensemble. Source: https://www.westfaelische-hanse.de/erleben/los-gehts-zum-grossen-ferienspass/es-troepfelt-und-plaetschert-auch-in-rheda-wiedenbrueck/

There is evidence that a garden with a geometric layout existed here since 1623, which was surrounded on three sides by a moat based on the Dutch model. This was partially restored on the occasion of the State Garden Show in 1988 according to historical plans and using contemporary plants such as old rose varieties. The former orangery, a brick building with late classicist architectural forms, dates from 1873. The castle park north of the moated castle is a more landscaped park area. The name "Hirschwiese" indicates that a princely game reserve once existed here. Source: https://www.baukunst-nrw.de/objekte/Schlossgarten-Rheda--1042.htm