Detmold Palace Park – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Dörentrup

Detmold Palace Park – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

Hard

5.0

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Detmold Palace Park – Schlossgraben Detmold loop from Bega

03:09

45.4km

580m

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: August 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Knick

Forest

16.6 km

Detmold airfield viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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19.2 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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19.7 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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19.8 km

Detmold Princely Residence

Highlight • Castle

The residential palace, built in the 14th century, is located in the middle of the city center. It's very nice to look at. If you like, you can hear the …

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19.9 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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20.1 km

Moat at Detmold Palace

Highlight • River

A walk along the moat is worthwhile. Detmold has a very well-kept inner city, which is nice to look at.

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25.4 km

Detmold Station and Park Walkway

Highlight • Trail

History

Detmold was first mentioned in 783 as Theotmalli (in 1627 by Johannes Piderit as Dithmal, Dithmaldt). According to Einhard and others, the name is derived from the Old High …

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42.3 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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