Hitzhausen Viaduct – Schelenburg Castle loop from Bieren-Rödinghausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Herford

Rödinghausen

Hitzhausen Viaduct – Schelenburg Castle loop from Bieren-Rödinghausen

Moderate

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Hitzhausen Viaduct – Schelenburg Castle loop from Bieren-Rödinghausen

03:13

72.2km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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10.4 km

Barkhausen Dinosaur Tracks

Highlight • Natural Monument

You just pass some dinosaur replicas and follow the way up. Also for children no problem. Above you stand in front of the huge tracks and can study some boards.
The place is outside and does not cost entry.

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10.9 km

Archaeological Site

19.3 km

Bad Essen

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old town with stunning half-timbered houses. The historic market square is home to numerous restaurants for a culinary break. 😋😎

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26.5 km

Hitzhausen Viaduct

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The railway bridge in Ostercappeln-Hitzhausen lies on the bridge cycle path that connects the Hanseatic city of Bremen and the former Hanseatic city of Osnabrück.

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28.8 km

Road Near Hitzhausen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great route for a quick tour: good asphalt and generally little traffic. Plus beautiful views and – at least in parts – largely flat.

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32.0 km

Quiet road in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Cycleway

36.2 km

Schelenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Although the restaurant in the Schellenberg moated castle has long been closed and the building is now used privately, it is still worth taking a look from the outside. The …

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36.4 km

Asphalt Climb Through the Forest (Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

There the asphalt became again and it is great to drive towards Wissingen, the other way around you have a nice elongated increase.

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58.3 km

Melle-Grönegau Airfield

Highlight • Structure

Small powered aircraft, glider pilots and microlights take off and land at the airfield. The kite festival takes place there every three years. The Else-Werre cycle path leads directly past the airport.

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