Borgholzhausen: Hiking and History
Accommodation in Borgholzhausen
Several themes come together during a stay in Borgholzhausen: trails through the town, historic buildings, nature and summer cultural events. You can decide which of these will shape your visit as early as the planning stage. The town combines hiking routes with a history of its own—from Ravensberg Castle to the production of honey products and gingerbread.
Hiking on a Variety of Trails
The Hermannsweg passes through Borgholzhausen; the Luisenturm tower on the Johannisegge is right along the trail. Local circular hiking routes include the Entdeckerweg, Panoramaweg, Luisenturmweg, Schloss-Brincke Weg and Burg Ravensberg Weg. The challenging Barenberg loop is a signposted Nordic walking route. It is 13.4 kilometres long and starts and ends at the car park of the Ravensberger Stadium. Route details may change; check the latest information before setting off. The routes differ in their layout: the Hermannsweg passes through the town, while the Barenberg loop starts and ends at the same car park. When planning, you can therefore choose between a trail through Borgholzhausen and a signposted loop with a fixed starting point.
The Castle and Local History
Ravensberg Castle in Borgholzhausen is the ancestral seat of the Counts of Ravensberg. Visits to the keep, with its views, and guided castle tours for groups are available. These are different visitor options; check with the operator for current tour arrangements. The Evangelical Church is one of the oldest churches in the Ravensberg region. Brincke moated castle is located in the village of Barnhausen. The Bleichhäuschen tells the story of canvas making in Borgholzhausen, while the Kultur- und Heimathaus houses exclusively original treasures from Borgholzhausen. These places highlight different aspects of local history—from the tradition of the counts and church history to canvas making.
Nature and Leisure
Old copper beeches grow on the Barenberg, east of the Ravensberg-Barenberg nature reserve. Their crowns let very little light reach the ground, so hardly any other plants grow there. By the Violenbach, the Generationenpark invites visitors to play, exercise and relax; it also offers outdoor fitness facilities. The Kiepenkerl is a selfie spot where visitors can stop and take photos. Hikers and cyclists pass it along their route. Borgholzhausen thus brings together nature watching, exercise and a place to take photos in different ways.
Summer Stage and Culinary History
Every summer, PIUMER Bauerntheater e. V. performs a Low German play at the open-air nature stage in Borgholzhausen. The stage at the Bönkerschen Steinbruch quarry hosts, among other things, theatre performances—including in Low German—and open-air concerts. Dates vary by event. If you would like to plan your stay around a performance, check the dates in advance.
The production of honey products and gingerbread is also part of the town’s history: since 1740, Borgholzhausen has been known beyond the region as a centre for these products. This adds the town’s culinary history to its trails, buildings and events.
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