Wittekindsweg, Hiking trail in Schaumburg region, Germany.
The Wittekindsweg extends for 95 kilometers through dense forests, open meadows, and fields, following the crest of the Wiehengebirge mountain range.
The trail bears the name of Widukind, a Saxon leader who fought against Charlemagne's forces during the 8th century in the surrounding territories.
Multiple towns along the path provide insights into regional customs, with local restaurants serving traditional German dishes to passing hikers.
The trail features clear markers, rest stops at regular intervals, and accommodations in nearby towns, making it suitable for multi-day hiking expeditions.
The path intersects with the European Long Distance Trail E11, connecting hikers to an extensive network of continental walking routes.
Location: Lower Saxony
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia
GPS coordinates: 52.25408,8.84588
Latest update: June 2, 2025 18:17
Emperor William Monument
4.2 km
Potts park
1 km
Wittekindsburg
2.7 km
Schloss Haddenhausen
3 km
Wittekindsberg
3.2 km
Schloss Ovelgönne
4.2 km
Goethe-Freilichtbühne Porta Westfalica
4.4 km
Kreuzkirche
2.5 km
Gut Oheimb
4.6 km
Gut Wedigenstein
3.3 km
Krause Buche
1.2 km
Krankenhauskapelle Johannes Wesling-Klinikum Minden
3.1 km
Dehmer Burg
1.3 km
Margarethenklus
2.5 km
Saint Lawrence Church
4.4 km
Häverstädter Berg
2.1 km
Wittekindsberg
3.5 km
Habichtswand
1.8 km
Evangelische Kirche Volmerdingsen
4.4 km
Auferstehungskirche
2.9 km
Evangelische Kirche Wittekindshof
4 km
Evangelische Kirche Barkhausen
4.3 km
Kapelle Barkhausen
4.1 km
Landschaftsschutzgebiet Südliche Weseraue
1.8 km
Landschaftsschutzgebiet Wiehengebirge und Vorland
3 km
Venus von Minden
3.2 km
Windmühle Wegholm (Petershagen)
2 km
Hummelbecker Windmühle, Dützen
2 kmReviews
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