View of the Obersee and the viaduct – Former narrow-gauge railway line loop from Herford

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View of the Obersee and the viaduct – Former narrow-gauge railway line loop from Herford

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View of the Obersee and the viaduct – Former narrow-gauge railway line loop from Herford

02:24

38.4km

250m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.0 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.70 km

View of the Aa River

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The Aa, a tributary of the Werre, meanders through the Aawiesen shortly before it flows into the Werre. The cycle path leads directly along the shore.

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10.6 km

Path to Obersee and Viaduct

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Great for cycling or walking.
The paths are wide and clear.

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13.2 km

Obersee Viewing Platform

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Around the Obersee is always a nice round

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13.2 km

View of the Obersee and the viaduct

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The view is stunning.

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13.7 km

Obersee (Johannisbachtalsperre) in Bielefeld

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Lake Obersee is always worth a visit. Afterwards, you can relax at the restaurant Der Seekrug.

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14.6 km

Weir at the Johannisbach

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A nice place to stay along the route.

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28.3 km

Former narrow-gauge railway line

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Old bridge over the former railway line of the Bielefelder Kreisbahn on today's beautiful bike route from Jöllenbeck to Pödinghausen.

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28.5 km

Former Bielefeld District Railway Track

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Beautiful railway cycle path that leads through the middle of the forest. Very idyllic.

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

11.7 km

6.98 km

5.95 km

844 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

5.06 km

4.23 km

2.33 km

334 m

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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8°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 9, 2025,🎬 33 / 2025 Engelroute

Generally speaking, it's a nice route to ride! Lots of greenery, mostly farm tracks, occasionally along the road, but it was always quite short!
We just didn't see many of the angels the tour refers to! Well, I'm one myself 😆😉
Maybe we should have looked more closely 😉

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September 14, 2026,🪽 DIE ENGELROUTE 🪽🚲🚲

Johan Friedrich Welhöner and his wife Anna Maria Ilsabein Papenbrock were presumably the first to decorate the archway of their new farmhouse in Theesen with angels in 1789.
It is located today in the Auferstehungskirche Theesen. Engersener Str. 30.
To get to the church, we would have had to make another detour with the uncertainty of opening hours....

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