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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Porta Westfalica TV Tower – Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial) loop from Porta Westfalica

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

Porta Westfalica TV Tower – Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial) loop from Porta Westfalica

Moderate

4.8

(65)

233

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Porta Westfalica TV Tower – Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial) loop from Porta Westfalica

02:41

9.53km

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: June 22, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.79 km

Impressive Ravine in TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

Highlight • Gorge

Absolutely impressive and also worth seeing for the little ones 💚

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3.24 km

Porta Sandstone Quarry Rock Wall

Highlight • Natural Monument

An imposing steep stone wall. Smooth stone surface, probably worked by human hand.

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3.26 km

Old Quarry in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Structure

Impressive rock formations, also a good place for a little break.

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4.01 km

Porta Westfalica TV Tower

Highlight • Monument

From the viewing platform you have a wonderful panoramic view of, among other things, the Weserbergland

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4.30 km

Between the television tower and Porta Kanzel, the forest adventure path leads you to twelve different stations. The playfully staged activities allow you and any smaller companions to experience the forest with all your senses.

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4.86 km

Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Schlageter Memorial on Jakobsberg in Porta Westfalica was unfinished and bombed during World War II. The memorial has been modified; the stone base, still six meters high today, has been covered with a walkable viewing platform.

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6.26 km

Spiral Fossil Carving in the Quarry

Highlight • Monument

7.29 km

View of Jakobsberg TV Tower from Grottenweg

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Here on the romantic path over the Jakobsberg suddenly appears the 135 m high television tower. The view is already very bombastic.
You can climb the TV tower:
Location for navigation: Jakobsberg 1, 32457 Porta Westfalica

Opening hours of the viewing platform: April to the beginning of November is open from Friday to Sunday, public holidays and from 10 am to 6 pm,
Monday to Donenrstag are closed both TV tower and kiosk.

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

1.96 km

1.85 km

413 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.55 km

2.24 km

1.23 km

573 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

14°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Porta Westfalica TV Tower – Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial) loop from Porta Westfalica

Impressive Ravine in TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark

Porta Sandstone Quarry Rock Wall

Old Quarry in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Porta Westfalica TV Tower

Forest Adventure Trail

Jakobsberg Observation Tower (Former Schlageter Memorial)

Spiral Fossil Carving in the Quarry

View of Jakobsberg TV Tower from Grottenweg

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