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North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Herford

Vlotho

Bonstapel Summit and Historic Tree Circle

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Vlotho

Bonstapel Summit and Historic Tree Circle

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Bonstapel Summit and Historic Tree Circle

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Location: Vlotho, Herford, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Salzebrücke in Bad Salzuflen loop from Porta Westfalica

74.8km

04:40

570m

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2. Bismarckturm Oerlinghausen – Bergkirchen Church loop from Herford

47.0km

03:40

770m

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3. Cable Park Kalletal – Wichtel Viewing Point loop from Hörstmar (Lippe)

80.8km

05:50

1,130m

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Michael R.

September 26, 2020

The Bonstapel is 342 m above sea level. NN the highest mountain in the East Westphalian city of Vlotho and also in the Herford district. The mountain is located in the south of the municipality of Vlotho and naturally belongs to the Weser and Lipper Bergland. On June 30, 2020, in a ceremony with the district administrator and mayor, a six-ton boulder found in the Vlotho area with the inscription "Bonstapel 342 meters highest elevation in the Herford district" was placed on the summit. (Source: Wikipedia)

So much for the official part 😉. For us cyclists 🚴‍♂️ this mountain is a challenge. At least the last ascent, from both possible directions, must first be mastered without relegation! Whoever manages it will be compensated. The dense tree population 🌳 does not guarantee a clear view, but the new boulder and especially the mystical and mysterious 😉 tree circle are well worth the effort! 👍🏽

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Jörg Kespohl

June 11, 2025

Very attractive landscape, wide view to the former Veltheim power station

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Elevation 340 m

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Location: Vlotho, Herford, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Bonstapel Summit and Historic Tree Circle

1. Salzebrücke in Bad Salzuflen loop from Porta Westfalica

2. Bismarckturm Oerlinghausen – Bergkirchen Church loop from Herford

3. Cable Park Kalletal – Wichtel Viewing Point loop from Hörstmar (Lippe)

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