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Lipperlandweg

Detmold
  • Hiking, Long-distance hiking trail
  • 58 km
  • 16:48 Hours
  • medium
From the Hanseatic city to the hiking peak: experience the Lippe region on the 50-kilometre hiking trail from the Hanseatic city of Lemgo to the Lippe hiking peak, the Köterberg.

Tour details

  • Length:58.19 km
  • Duration:16:48 Hours
  • Uphill:1389 hm
  • Downhill:1008 hm
  • Difficulty:medium
  • Category:Hiking, Long-distance hiking trail
  • Features:
  • Signposting
  • Summit
  • Refreshment stops
  • Multi-day tour
  • Accommodation options

The Lipperlandweg is a 58-kilometre long-distance hiking trail that leads from the historic Hanseatic town of Lemgo to the summit of the Köterberg, the highest elevation in the district of Lippe. The route combines cultural sights with varied natural landscapes and offers numerous impressive panoramic views. Highlights include Brake Castle in Lemgo, the Begaauen nature reserve, Wendlinghausen Castle, which was built in the early 17th century in the Weser Renaissance style, and the historic town center of Blomberg. The trail continues to Lake Schiedersee and finally ends on the Köterberg, from the summit of which you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Lippe region. The route is marked throughout with the "Lippische Rose" and is ideal for a three-day hike, during which you can experience the diversity of the region from different perspectives.

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