River Lippe – Historic Old Town of Rietberg loop from Lippstadt

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Lippstadt

River Lippe – Historic Old Town of Rietberg loop from Lippstadt

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River Lippe – Historic Old Town of Rietberg loop from Lippstadt

03:41

62.4km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 135 m for 3 m

After 62.3 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.41 km

River Lippe

Highlight • River

My home river. Great bike paths along the Lippe. Lippstadt is always worthwhile. The renatured Lippe with its numerous protected areas and viewing platforms leave nothing to be desired for …

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3.88 km

Cycle path at the Lippe floodplains

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Driving through the Lippeauen is always a pleasure.

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25.7 km

Sennebahn Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It is the route of the former Sennebahn of the Westfälische Landeseisenbahn. The bike path is absolutely recommended.

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33.5 km

Rietberger Emsniederung

Nature Reserve

37.8 km

Historic Old Town of Rietberg

Highlight • Historical Site

Rietberg has a very well-maintained historic town center that is a pleasure to visit. There are numerous shops and dining options within walking distance.

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38.1 km

Ems Waterfall in the Historic Old Town

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Small park, the Ems flows right through here. With a small waterfall, and a restaurant right next to it.

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43.1 km

Tengersche Busch Tree-Lined Avenue

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The avenue leads through the Tengersche Busch

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47.8 km

View of Mastholter Lake

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I like to include the lake in my routes. Lots of benches.

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58.8 km

Lippeaue Nature Reserve (Lipperode–Esbeck)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This section of the route is particularly beautiful and varied and can also be excellently driven.

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62.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

14.1 km

7.23 km

5.65 km

280 m

138 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

12.0 km

4.97 km

3.55 km

966 m

115 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

October 4, 2022,🚴🏽‍♀️🚴.. Lippstadt... Delbrück..Rietberg..🌤

With our Remscheid friends.. in Lippstadt for the 🚴🚴🏽‍♀️.. short break 🙏...met...
Through a lot of nature 💚🤎... on super great paths... 🙏.. from Lippstadt.. to Delbrück... Rietberg... and back.... in fantastic weather..🚴🏽‍♀️🚴 cycled.. 😎
A perfectly planned tour by Hans...🙋‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️

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March 30, 2024,Rixbeck-Lippstadt-Sudhagen-Delbrück-Rietberg-Mastholte-Lippstadt-Rixbeck

Nice tour through nature. Lots of water and lots of Sahara dust.

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June 25, 2024,Lipp💋stadt– Lippeauen - Delbrück - Rietberg

A little late (bike repair) and in already pleasant temperatures, we went through the Lippe meadows on mostly shady paths to Delbrück. A cold spaghetti break and on the railway line Rietberg was the next destination. Right at the entrance to the town we discovered the monastery garden with the sculptures by Wilfried Koch and combined it with a shady …

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