バート・エーンハウゼンの絶景の山頂・トップ16

The supposed summit cross at the highest point of the Spatzenberg, also called Löhner Berg (96 m, according to Komoot/Open Street Map 101 m above sea level) is actually a memorial. At the foot of the cross, the short inscription reads: "Remembrance Cross. We warn." It was erected in 1954 by the "Association of Returnees" and commemorates the fate of the prisoners of war of World War II. Some historical background: In 1954/55, the last surviving German prisoners of war returned from the former Soviet Union. In 2006, the memorial cross was completely replaced. Those who venture up the steep and somewhat adventurous trail (preferably on foot) will find a wonderful place of silence and contemplation up there.

At 320 m high, the Heidbrink is not only the highest mountain in the Wiehengebirge, but also the northernmost peak of the central European mainland (excluding the European islands and peninsulas, such as Fennoscandia), between the Atlantic and the Urals. All mountains in Germany that are at a more northern latitude are lower than the Heidbrink. There are places over 300 meters high in low mountain ranges that are a little further north; However, the associated peaks are further south. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidbrink

From the meeting point we ride in the direction of Löhne through the Werretal, past the Spatzenberg, from Löhne through the Werreauen, on the Else-Werre cycle path to Kirchlengern and from there back to Herford. The tour leads through a charming meadow landscape worthy of protection with beautiful views across the country. With a bit of luck we can listen to the singing of the nightingale on the Spatzenberg. A stop in Kirchlengern is planned.

The summit cross on the small mountain 🏔️ is a great destination

There is even a summit cross on the Spatzenberg

prehistory In 1946, a 50 meter high lattice mast was erected on a slope near the sports field in Eilshausen near Herford, over which the medium wave program of the then Northwest German Broadcasting Corporation (NWDR) was broadcast. The transmission equipment was located in vehicles that belonged to the German soldiers' station "Ursula" during the Second World War, which had recently broadcast a propaganda program for German soldiers from the East Prussian noise. After the end of the war, it was taken over by the Reichspost, which set up the transmitter in Eilshausen. After the transmitter on the Egge went into operation on March 15, 1950, the mobile transmitter was sold to the British Army of the Rhine (source: https://www.wikiwand.com/de/Sender_Herford).

The transmitter Herford was a small transmitter of the West German radio for medium wave broadcasting on the Eggeberg in Herford-Schwarzenmoor. Today, a newly built broadcasting tower is broadcasting on FM and DAB+ (source: https://www.wikiwand.com/de/Sender_Herford).

The highest point in Herford, here you have a great view in all directions