Wittekind Monument Herford – Herford Wall Walkway loop from Herford

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Wittekind Monument Herford – Herford Wall Walkway loop from Herford

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Wittekind Monument Herford – Herford Wall Walkway loop from Herford

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4.96km

10m

Running

Easy run. 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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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968 m

Wittekind Monument Herford

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A new Wittekind memorial was created in Herford in 1959, as the previous one had fallen victim to the war. Like many things in connection with the well-known Duke of …

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1.38 km

Herford Wall Walkway

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At this point the Aa and the Herford city moat flow together. The Wallsteg is framed by beautiful nature in spring and summer, everything is very green and flowers grow …

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1.39 km

Sky Walk with view of the Aa River

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Here the Aa and Werre flow through the city

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2.07 km

Weir on the Aa River

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A weir from the Aa to the moat.

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2.10 km

St. Jakobi Church (Herford)

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St. Jacobi
Jakobi ChurchChurch of the community »Herford-Mitte«
in the Herforder Radewig

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The Jakobi Church bears the name of the apostle James the Elder, who died as a martyr …

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2.23 km

Junction of the Stadtgraben and the Westfälische Aa

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This is where the Westphalian Aa and the small canal south of Herford city center separate. To the north, they flow together again, making the old town a kind of island.

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3.55 km

Fountain on the River Werre

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This place invites you to take a break and linger

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4.20 km

Werre Cycle Path at Lübbertorwall (Herford)

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Very nice bike path along the Werre. Partly gravel, partly paved, but always good to drive. Also suitable for families. Great views of nature and river.

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4.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

728 m

648 m

325 m

284 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

588 m

195 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2025,Herford - kleine Runde entlang der Wallanlage

A relaxed run, no inclines, and doable even at dusk. Herford's city fortifications have run along the 3.5-kilometer-long rampart since the 13th century. A number of villas, a bit of water, and a few walkers.

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