ヘルフォルトの絶景の山頂・トップ9

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.

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

From the country road you can look across the fields at the edge of the forest to the almost 200 meter high Solterberg.

The planetary path starts at the Jöllenbeck secondary school and ends at the highest point in the town of Enger on the Ringsthof grounds. The last planet of the solar system - Neptune - is installed there. It forms the end point of the 3 km long route and also offers a good vantage point towards Enger and the Wiehengebirge.

According to legend, the name is based on a sad story that is related to Limburg opposite. According to this, there was also a castle here on the Nonnenstein belonging to the Count of Rieneck. His daughter, Hildburga, was in love with the impoverished Prince of Limburg, but her father was looking for a better groom. He organized a tournament in which the Prince of Limburg also took part in disguise. When he won, the Count was so angry that he challenged him to a duel. The two rode at each other and collided with their lances so badly that both died. In her grief, Hildburga founded a monastery on the Nonnenstein and became the first abbess. But when she died, the nuns became more and more greedy. The Rödinghausen people joined forces and stormed the monastery and tore it down. They left the tower standing as a warning. Well, at least the last part of the legend can be refuted, because the Nonnenstein was only built in 1897. It was modernized and slightly raised, but unfortunately that is hardly enough to let your gaze wander into the distance. The Nonnenstein is still worth a visit, even if only for the lovely rest areas here and the audio contribution via QR code. In the neighborhood of the Nonnenstein there is also the Bismarck fire column, which offers a dry shelter.

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