Bike Touring Collection by Johanna
3
Tours
11:18 h
111 mi
3,600 ft
The Sandstone route meanders through the rolling Baumberge hills, found in the center of Münsterland. You will cycle through enchanting forests, across colorful fields, vast meadows and past rustic farms and charming villages. As the name suggests, you will visit over 200 sandstone buildings; from fairytale castles to impressive churches.
You can cycle path’s 106 mile (170 kilometer) length in three stages, starting and finishing at Billerbeck train station. Take the regional train from Münster to easily start your adventure. As the Sandstone route is a circuit, you can join the path at any point such as Baumberge, Havixbeck, Nottuln, Coesfeld or Rosendahl. You will also find various accommodation options and excellent cafes and restaurants in the villages to relax after your ride.
Everything revolves around the Baumberger sandstone along the cycle path – the gold and marble of Münsterland. You can learn about this yellow stone in the Baumberger Sandstein Museum (Baumberg Sandstone Museum). In the Baumgerger woods and hills, you can explore the landscape where the valuable building material is found in the soil whilst admiring the impressive sandstone buildings along the way. With views over blossoming rapeseed fields, peaceful forests, the Sandstone route is an unforgettable ride.
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Last updated: November 11, 2021
The first stage of the sandstone route begins in Billerbeck at the train station. You can get there comfortably with the regional train from Münster.
After you have crossed the tracks and mastered a small ascent, you roll comfortably downhill and immerse yourself in a pretty landscape of colorful fields…
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Today, on the second stage of the sandstone route, you cycle the first two thirds over the hills of the Baumberge, then it becomes flatter again. On the way, however, you have enough opportunities to take rest breaks.
Shortly after you have left the center of Nottuln, you will reach the Stevertal. Along…
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On the last stage of the sandstone route, you will once again experience beautiful and fascinating buildings made of sandstone that you will find along the route.
After you have left Coesfeld, you will find yourself in the landscape of colorful fields and wide meadows that is typical of this bike tour…
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