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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Over the Mittelland Canal – Benkhausen Castle loop from Lübbecke (Westf)

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Over the Mittelland Canal – Benkhausen Castle loop from Lübbecke (Westf)

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4.6

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60

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Over the Mittelland Canal – Benkhausen Castle loop from Lübbecke (Westf)

01:51

29.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.20 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.50 km

Rauhe Horst Nature Reserve

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It is best to go early in the morning or in the evening. And don't just cycle through the rough horst, but always keep a slow look out for all …

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2

5.28 km

Over the Mittelland Canal

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It's always a great view over the canal. 😃👍🚲

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3

7.41 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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4

13.4 km

Großer Aue Lake

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The nature reserve around the Große Aue See begins here. In front of it is a small barrage of the Große Aue.

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5

13.6 km

Great Aue Lake

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The recreational area Große Aue is one of the most important local recreation areas in the Lübbecker Land and the surrounding area. Two larger lakes are integrated into it, one …

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6

13.7 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Große Aue

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A beautiful old wooden bridge over the Große Aue... directly opposite the Auesee.

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7

14.4 km

Wooden bridge over the Große Aue at Großer Aue-See

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Beautiful wooden bridge with a beautiful view of the Kleihügelsee and the Große Aue.

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8

23.9 km

Mittelland Canal Bridge

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The Mittelland Canal offers cyclists fast connections on both sides

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29.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

5.12 km

4.62 km

4.57 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

5.92 km

3.50 km

1.65 km

776 m

< 100 m

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