The stage at a glance:
1. Start and finish point of the stageThe stage starts in the picturesque old town of Tecklenburg and ends at the castle in the Kneipp spa town of Bad Iburg.
Tip: It is worth making a detour to the remains of the mighty castle complex in Tecklenburg. From there, you can enjoy a fascinating view over the entire town center.
2. Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route character
The stage is 21 kilometers long and has an altitude difference of around 300 metres. The route is largely flat and natural.
3. Special landscape features
Along the stage, fresh lime beech forests with a dense carpet of spring flowers alternate with sparse and barren forests on sandstone. The trail from Lengerich is characterized by numerous quarries where limestone is or was quarried for cement production. Some quarries are protected and are no longer in use. Nevertheless, they are worth a detour. The most impressive of these is the "Lengerich Canyon". This quarry has been renaturalized and is a nature reserve. From two viewing platforms near the trail, you can look down onto the turquoise water deep below in the old quarry. The route is lined with many viewpoints.
Break tip: Halfway through the stage, it is worth stopping for refreshments at the traditional "Malepartus" inn.
Highlights on the route
- The historic old town of Tecklenburg is known for its winding alleyways, lovingly renovated half-timbered houses and offers numerous cultural attractions, such as the open-air theater in summer.
- The Wasserschloss Haus Marck in Tecklenburg is an impressive building in whose grounds top-class castle concerts are held in summer.
- The Schloss Iburg in Bad Iburg is a prince-bishop's residence and Benedictine abbey from the 11th century. The castle is the town's landmark and offers impressive views of the surrounding area.
- The Bad Iburg Clock Museum offers an extensive collection of clocks and clock parts from different eras and countries.
- The 600-metre-long Tree Top Walk in Bad Iburg offers over 30 adventure and learning stations as well as an impressive 30-metre-high viewing platform with a view of the Teutoburg Forest. You can experience nature from a new perspective and learn a lot about the flora and fauna of the region. Some of the trees are even up to 250 years old and provide a habitat for five different bat species, among other things.
Good to know: The treetop walk is barrier-free.
A good alternative interactive tour map can be found here
