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North Rhine-Westphalia

Varenholz Castle – View from Biershöhe loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Varenholz Castle – View from Biershöhe loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

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4.5

(137)

387

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Varenholz Castle – View from Biershöhe loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

02:30

9.17km

140m

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: 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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917 m

Varenholz Castle

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A castle was first mentioned in 1188, which was then owned by the Lords Vornholte. In 1323, Simon I. zur Lippe acquired the castle from the lords of Varenholz and …

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2

1.11 km

Bicycle Repair Station

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2.76 km

Aberg-Herrengraben

Nature Reserve

4

4.47 km

P. Lanzwen Forest Path

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5

4.88 km

Rest Area at Erbes

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Hiking area directly on the edge of the forest

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6

4.90 km

Ihmser Gate

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Two ancient oaks form the so-called 'Iers Gate' because of their imposing appearance.

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7

5.13 km

View from Biershöhe

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From the beer level you can see the chimneys of the 'Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Veltheim'. Foresight proved the policy when it shut down the coal power plant in March 2015. For the …

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8

5.54 km

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

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9

7.48 km

View of Weserbergland from the 'Frisch Auf' Table

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The “Fresh On” table with cute footprints is very nice at this location!

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9.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

1.49 km

749 m

510 m

159 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.27 km

316 m

216 m

159 m

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