Discover Kalletal: Cycling routes, nature and Varenholz Castle

In Kalletal, cycling routes, paths through the countryside and historic buildings offer various starting points for planning your stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Kalletal, you can consider which of these activities you would like to focus on during your stay: a bike ride, a walk through a nature reserve, or a look at buildings and regional history.

Cycling: consider the route and climbs

The “Feldwege-Tour” is 35.5 kilometres long, passes through the municipality of Kalletal and includes some challenging climbs. When planning this tour, both the distance and the described elevation profile are therefore relevant. There are also flat cycling routes along the Weser villages; well-developed, signposted cycle paths make it possible to explore Kalletal by bike. These details describe different options: a named tour with a specific distance and climbs, as well as flat routes along the Weser villages. When planning your cycling days, you can weigh these features against each other.

Paths and distinctive landscape features

A circular route passes through the Aberg-Herrengraben Nature Reserve and by the old Herrengraben Bridge. The bridge dates from 1753, giving the route a clear historical connection. At Ihmser Bruch, there are two oak trees that are about 250 years old and known locally as the “Ihmser Tor.” The age is approximate; the traditional name reflects the local designation for these two trees. The Weg der Blicke (Path of Views) also passes through Kalletal.

Varenholz Castle and stories from the Weser villages

Varenholz Castle, built in the Weser Renaissance style, and an Evangelical Reformed church stand on the edge of the Weser floodplain. The castle and the church are two named buildings on the edge of this landscape. A talking information pillar tells stories and legends about the Weser villages and their sights. Alongside cycling and walking options, stories about places and local traditions are therefore among the topics you can consider during a stay in Kalletal.

Finding your way around Hohenhausen and Varenholz

The Kalletal Tourist Information Office is located in Corves Mühle in the centre of Hohenhausen. If you plan to use this location, confirm its whereabouts before travelling. At the “Beutebrink” hiking car park in Varenholz, the rest-and-information point comprises, according to an announcement about its opening dated 5 October 2023, a sheltered seating area with information boards, a bicycle repair station and a wooden landscape lounger. If you plan to use these facilities, check their current availability before your visit.

Lippe as a broader destination

The wider Lippe destination has a hiking network of around 2,000 kilometres. This includes part of European long-distance path E1; the award-winning “Hermannshöhen” and “Hansaweg” hiking trails are also part of the Lippe network. Lippe also has seven historic town centres characterised by Renaissance buildings. The Weser Renaissance Museum in Lemgo presents the cultural history of the Weser region in the 16th and 17th centuries. This information offers an additional perspective on Lippe as a broader destination.

Discover more destinations: Asendorf, Extertal, Oerlinghausen, Lage, Lügde, Horn-Bad Meinberg, Lemgo, Dörentrup

For the broader travel overview: Lippe.