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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

A4 – Kaiser Wilhelm Trail – art and history in the Teutoburg Forest

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Porta Westfalica

A4 – Kaiser Wilhelm Trail – art and history in the Teutoburg Forest

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4.7

(291)

1,102

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A4 – Kaiser Wilhelm Trail – art and history in the Teutoburg Forest

01:19

4.37km

140m

Magnificent views and a touch of history await you on this short but challenging tour around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial. At just over four kilometers, the loop is perfect for a Sunday stroll. However, you'll still have to climb a few meters to enjoy the magnificent views.

by Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion

Last updated: March 24, 2025

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2.28 km

Moltke Tower (Moltketurm)

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The tower stands at the highest point of the Wittekindberg. From its viewing platform you can see the surrounding mountains, a section of the Weser Valley and the southern part of the North German Plain.

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3.00 km

View from Silberblick Overlook

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From here you can see parts of the surrounding mountains, a section of the Weser Valley and a southern area of the North German Plain.

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3.45 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument Porta Westfalica

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The memorial consists of Porta sandstone, which was quarried from a tunnel in Wittekindsberg. The last 100 years have left their mark on the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument and extensive restoration …

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4.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.15 km

1.18 km

546 m

471 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.25 km

876 m

331 m

203 m

< 100 m

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Teutoburger Wald UrlaubsregionNovember 15, 2022

Magnificent views and a touch of history await you on this short but challenging tour around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial. At just over four kilometers, the loop is perfect for a Sunday stroll. However, you'll still have to climb a few meters to enjoy the magnificent views.
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