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Detmold District

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Wittekindsquelle Porta Westfalica

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Wittekindsquelle Porta Westfalica

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    March 23, 2021

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    Not much of the temple-like border at the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II can be seen today, but the Wittekindsquelle on the Häverstädter Berg is still a popular excursion destination. Because there are some myths about the Wittekinds springs in the Wiehengebirge.
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    February 11, 2025

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    The Wittekindsquelle spring lies within the Wittekindsburg ramparts and bubbled until 1938, before the underground water-bearing layers were interrupted by iron ore mining.
    It is believed that the spring was …
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    April 24, 2022

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    The Wittekindsquelle is located within the ramparts of the Wittekindsburg. The existence of this spring was probably an important prerequisite for the construction of the La Tène hill fort.

    The …
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    1. Hollow Way in Teutoburg Forest – Moltke Tower (Moltketurm) loop from Porta Westfalica

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 230 m

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    Location: Minden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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