Detmold Old Town – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Dörentrup

Detmold Old Town – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

Hard

4.0

(5)

riders

Detmold Old Town – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

02:53

42.4km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.5 km for 190 m

After 22.2 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.0 km

Knick

Forest

18.3 km

Detmold airfield viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the airfield, the football golf course and the city.

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21.1 km

Middle Ages, Beidermeier or Gründerzeit, take a journey through time

Detmold Castle, also known as the Detmold Princely Residence Castle, is one of the city's tourist highlights. The magnificent building …

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21.6 km

Detmold Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Detmold's historic city center, largely spared from both world wars

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21.6 km

Donop Fountain on the Market Square, Detmold

Highlight • Monument

Take a look at the fairytale fountain in front of the town hall, the so-called Donop fountain (a gift from the von Donop family). The fountain shows a spring nymph …

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21.9 km

Schlossgraben Detmold

Highlight • Castle

The area was redesigned a few years ago. Many trees have been removed. Now the area looks significantly upgraded. The city of Detmold has done a good job here.

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22.1 km

Detmold Palace Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Princely Residence Palace of Detmold was the seat of the ruling Counts and Princes of Lippe from the 16th century until 1918

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31.3 km

View from Wiembecker Berg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view! From here, at an altitude of 252 m, Radio Lippe broadcasts.

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39.2 km

Wendlinghausen Castle

Highlight • Castle

In the past you could just drive through the alley or drive in the park, but now that is no longer allowed.
But cyclists are tolerated if they only cycle through the Schloss Lane.

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