Wadersloh: Culture, Forest and Routes

For a stay in Wadersloh, several clearly distinct themes are available: in Liesborn, a long history of the church, an extensive art collection and a sensory park come together with forest and route options. When looking for a hotel, you can match these highlights to your travel interests: culture in Liesborn, trails on foot or by bike—or a mix of both.

Church History, Art and Sensory Experiences

More than 1,000 years of religious and church history come together at the Abbey Church of Ss. Cosmas and Damian in Liesborn. The Liesborn Abbey Museum focuses on something different: its unique collection of crucifixes comprises more than 800 depictions of the Crucifixion. The works include pieces by Francis Bacon, Joseph Beuys, Marc Chagall and Salvador Dali. The two themes offer different perspectives to match your interests: the church history of the abbey church and the artistic diversity of the collection.

The sensory park in Liesborn, in turn, focuses on personal perception. Its stations, designed according to the findings of educator Hugo Kückelhaus, invite visitors to explore their senses through hands-on activities. The park was created for the residents of St. Josef Haus and is also open to all visitors. Unlike the church and museum, the focus here is on trying out the stations. The sensory park thus complements the historical and art-related themes with an active sensory experience.

Forest and Trails

Liesborner Holz offers a different connection to the landscape. It covers 40 hectares, is intensively managed for forestry and belongs to the Duke of Croy from Dülmen. The area includes an extensive network of trails and old-growth oak, beech and spruce trees. Forestry is just as much a part of the area's character as its old trees. Those wishing to include forest and trails alongside cultural attractions will find a different focus here.

Hiking, Cycling and the Art Trail

The Westphalian Heimatbund's long-distance X1 hiking trail connects Lippstadt with Olfen and meets the X22 hiking trail from Münster in the municipality of Wadersloh. The X1 is therefore described as a long-distance hiking route with a connection to the X22 coming from Münster. Check local conditions before setting out.

For cycling tourism, the municipality of Wadersloh has developed 16 themed routes, with local residents contributing to their design. Route details and availability may change, so check current local route information before choosing a specific tour. The Art Trail offers a different kind of route: it has been growing since 2014 and connects the districts of Liesborn and Wadersloh. The options differ in activity and scope: the X1 is a long-distance hiking trail, the 16 cycling routes were developed by the municipality, and the Art Trail connects two districts.

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