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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Benkhausen Castle – Kahle Wart loop from Espelkamp

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Espelkamp

Benkhausen Castle – Kahle Wart loop from Espelkamp

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Benkhausen Castle – Kahle Wart loop from Espelkamp

01:24

32.0km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.82 km

Benkhausen Castle

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Benkhausen Palace with Palace Park. The facility was largely renovated between 2010 and 2013. The park is freely accessible. There is a small circular hiking trail to the Mittelland Canal. …

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7.62 km

Road Between Meadows and Fields

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The road surface is fine

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13.5 km

Steep ascent in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Steep ascent. Plan power reserves towards the rear

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16.2 km

Kahle Wart

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You just have to try the Kahlen. No matter from which side it leaves a burning feeling in the thighs. Great feeling to have made it. Also several times 😉

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16.3 km

Sieben Passes Tour Refreshment Point

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With the kind support of the West Fire Brigade of the Lübbecke Volunteer Fire Department

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20.9 km

At the Foot of Kahle Wart

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Install a few meters of altitude

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24.7 km

Alswede Village Church

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A late Gothic hall church, expanded in 1893. The west tower is Romanesque in the basement, and the upper floor dates from 1868.

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26.8 km

Wooden Bell Tower in Teutoburg Forest

Highlight • Monument

32.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

6.89 km

335 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

1.96 km

498 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

14°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Benkhausen Castle – Kahle Wart loop from Espelkamp

Benkhausen Castle

Road Between Meadows and Fields

Steep ascent in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Kahle Wart

Sieben Passes Tour Refreshment Point

At the Foot of Kahle Wart

Alswede Village Church

Wooden Bell Tower in Teutoburg Forest

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