Abtei Marienmuenster © Kulturland Kreis Hoexter, © Kulturland Kreis Hoexter

Mon­as­tery Gar­dens Route

A tour of mon­as­tery gar­dens in­clud­ing Schloss Cor­vey

Dis­cov­er me­di­ev­al secrets on a cyc­ling tour of mon­as­tery gar­dens in­clud­ing Schloss Cor­vey and the Wil­low Palace in Rheder.

Medieval secrets await cyclists in the region around Höxter in the Teutoburg Forest on the Kloster-Garten-Route (Monastery Gardens Route). Centuries ago, thriving gardens could be found behind the walls of orders such as the Benedictines, Cistercians, Franciscans and Dominicans. Now they can be rediscovered and admired by passing visitors.

The fully signposted Monastery Gardens Route, which is connected to the NRW network of cycle paths, focuses on seven different monastery gardens. Along the 315 km path, cyclists will discover green oases and monastic spirituality. The route also features tourist attractions such as the Organ Museum in Borgentreich, the Weser Skywalk in Beverungen, the Weidenpalais (Willow Palace) in Rheder and Schloss Corvey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The land of culture that is the Höxter district contains a total of 28 different monastic establishments.

Visitors can gain a boost of energy from the electric bikes available for hire in the region, adding some motorised support to ascents and descents of the mountainous sections. Rental points, free maps, information on the route and GPS data for navigation devices can be found in the “Teuto_Navigator”, the interactive online route planner for the Teutoburg Forest holiday region.

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Unesco World Heritage Site Schloss Corvey
Open March to November: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Last admission 17:00 

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Tour overview

Info, data & tour route

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Distance in km
316
Duration in days
-
Walking/Journey time in hours
22

Highest point in metres
314
Uphill altitude difference
1,553
Downhill altitude difference
1,553
Tour Level
Level of difficulty
intermediate
  • Round trip
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible

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In den Klostergärten geben Tafeln interessante Informationen, © J.A. Smith & I. Jansen
Warburg © I. Jansen Kulturland Kreis Hoexter, © I. Jansen Kulturland Kreis Hoexter
Abteigaerten © I. Jansen Kulturland Kreis Hoexter, © I. Jansen Kulturland Kreis Hoexter
Monastery Gardens Route - family is taking a break, © I. Jansen, Kulturland Kreis Höxter

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