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Holster Tower, Nieheim – Wind Cradle loop from Nieheim

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Nieheim

Holster Tower, Nieheim – Wind Cradle loop from Nieheim

Easy

4.4

(15)

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Holster Tower, Nieheim – Wind Cradle loop from Nieheim

01:46

6.15km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

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706 m

Grill Hut Nieheim

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The barbecue hut and the space in front of it make a well-kept impression.

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831 m

Stairs to Holsterturm

Highlight • Trail

The steps are no longer in good condition and are quite slippery now in autumn.

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939 m

Stone Cat Sculpture at Holstenturm

Highlight • Monument

This pretty cat is waiting for hikers at the rest area opposite the Holsten Tower

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950 m

Holster Tower, Nieheim

Highlight • Monument

The Holsterturm in Nieheim is THE city's landmark in many ways. It is a meeting point, viewing platform and art object at the same time. The installation “Attack am Turm” …

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2.18 km

The Tree Ring (“Engagement Ring”)

Highlight • Monument

High up in a tree, at a fork in the branch, lies an enormous engagement ring – for the artist Edward Allington, it symbolizes his connection with nature.

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2.92 km

Wind Cradle

Highlight • Monument

The "Windwiege" dates from 2000. The sculptor Birgit Kratzheller created this huge wooden cradle. You can use them by getting in, “getting ready” and letting yourself be rocked by the wind.

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5.17 km

Fox Family Resting Bench with View of the Eggegebirge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This beautifully designed place offers a great view of the Egge Mountains and its foothills.

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5.46 km

Birch Avenue in Nieheim

Highlight • Trail

A really beautiful landscape element.

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6.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

814 m

496 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.62 km

1.38 km

643 m

500 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 15 May

12°C

4°C

55 %

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Holster Tower, Nieheim – Wind Cradle loop from Nieheim

Grill Hut Nieheim

Stairs to Holsterturm

Stone Cat Sculpture at Holstenturm

Holster Tower, Nieheim

The Tree Ring (“Engagement Ring”)

Wind Cradle

Fox Family Resting Bench with View of the Eggegebirge

Birch Avenue in Nieheim

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