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Wittekindsburg is one of the most important historical sites in the Wiehen Hills and is situated high atop Wittekindsberg near Porta Westfalica. From here, there is a sweeping view over the Weser Gorge and the surrounding countryside – a strategically advantageous location that was used by people from early times. Wittekindsburg is an early medieval fortification, though its origins reach back to prehistoric and early historic times. The site owes its name to the Saxon Duke Widukind (Wittekind), who became known in the 8th century as an adversary of Charlemagne. Whether Widukind himself ever resided here is not historically certain, but the legends surrounding him are closely linked to this place. The impressive remains of the ramparts and ditches, still visible in the landscape today, testify to the fortification's former importance as a place of protection and refuge. Today, Wittekindsburg is a popular destination for hikers, history buffs, and nature lovers. The site is situated amidst ancient beech forests and is accessible via well-maintained paths. Information panels on site provide insights into the history and archaeological findings surrounding the castle complex. Other important sites, such as the Margarethenklus and the Kreuzkirche (Church of the Cross), are located nearby, further emphasizing the historical character of Wittekindsberg.

A very nice cycle path along the Werre river

The privately run museum was located here until 2007. It has since been largely cleared out. Some exhibits in the outdoor area were apparently "forgotten," including a MIG-21.

Beautiful new bridge over the Were

The weir is a popular tourist destination, as the Werre River is diverted over the weir in a controlled manner to better control the water level of the Weser. The power of the water can best be felt from the bridge directly at the weir.

The reservoir is more of a small weir. The loop from there to Löhne and back on the other side of the Werre is quite nice. About 15km.

One of many beautiful buildings in the spa park

Spas like God in France During the Empire, two neo-Gothic churches (1874), the Bathhouse II (1885) in Renaissance style, the neo-Baroque spa house (1908), the spa theater (1913) in the neo-Rococo style and the spa administration (1903) were completed. All buildings of this period were modeled on French castles and palaces. To underline the castle-like character of the spa house, a baroque garden parterre was created in the middle of the spa park in 1908. A picturesque rose garden with a Swiss dairy was also created in the west of the park. A temple as the finishing touch The first democracy in Germany gave the park a marble-white promenade (1926) with a drinking fountain, which presents itself as a Greek temple building with Doric colonnades. A simple spa building was added to the rear facade of Bathhouse II in 1929. From a historical perspective, this marks the end of construction work in the park. The unique ensemble, which gave Bad Oeynhausen the reputation of being the "architecture museum of the 19th century", represents all the major architectural styles of European history and is a picturesque expression of European identity in Westphalia. Insensitive changes to the park landscape and the buildings in the post-war period have been carefully reversed and restored in recent years. With its dense tree population of native and exotic species, the planting of the flowerbeds that changes four times a year and the unique flair of the spa architecture, the spa park in Bad Oeynhausen is now one of the most beautiful spa facilities in Germany. (Source: https://www.staatsbad-oeynhausen.de/kultur-geschichte/kurpark)