Colección de senderismo de Angelina Kuhlmann
5
días
5-6 h
/ día
104 km
1.880 m
1.760 m
For centuries, mills were probably the most important machines in Germany. Powered by nature by wind, water or even horses, they enabled people to process grains, oil and much more. They were essential for grinding and drilling too. Industrialisation led to the disappearance of most of the mills in Germany. However, in one district in northwest Germany, a large number of historically important mills survived and have been maintained to this day. In the district of Minden-Lübbecke, which is also known as the mill district (Mühlenkreis), 42 restored wind, horse and water mills still stand. One of the most impressive mills is probably the ship mill in Minde, the only grindable ship mill in the whole of Germany.
Following the five stages of the official Mühlensteig, you can get to know these historical buildings set amongst the beautiful landscape of the Mühlenkreis. The route takes you to 13 impressive mills as it winds through lush green landscapes and the dense beech forests of the Wiehen and Weser mountains that are home to numerous protected animal species such as the eagle owl. The Mühlensteig runs 100 kilometres (62 miles) past the historic mills and through the Terra.vita Nature Park, Germany’s first UNESCO Nature and Geopark. At times, you walk parallel to the Wittekindsweg (komoot.de/collection/1121065), which is probably the best-known hiking trail in Westphalia.
During your mill Tour, you explore various nature reserves, unique geological history and other exciting highlights such as the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument and the Kleinenbremen Visitor Mine and Museum. To reach the ship mill in Minden, you can also travel part of the fourth stage on a ferry across the Weser River.
You can plan the stages of the Mühlensteig as individual day Tours or complete the whole trail in five days. Each stage destination has accommodation options. Officially, the trail is divided into four stages, but I present the long-distance trail in five in this Collection. A few mills that are located off the trail are worth seeing and with an extra day, you have plenty of time to visit them.
Along the trail, there is a great shuttle bus service that can take you back to your starting point from the destination. You should reserve in advance by calling the SRJ-Mühlenkreis Guest Service on 0571/8891900. Bad Holzhausen, the starting point, can be reached by train and there are plenty of parking spaces for those arriving by car.
It is also important to know that most mills are only open to visitors from April to October when they hold baking, grinding days and other events. It’s best to plan your Tour around these dates. On the open days, you can experience how life would have been at the mills up close and even often take part. You can find the exact times of these days on the websites of the respective mills. The website of the Minden-Lübbecke Mill Association is also a good source of information.
The mills have been the landmarks of Minden-Lübbecke for decades. They are the pride and joy of the locals and are looked after and maintained accordingly. Nestled amongst the region’s hills and nature, every single historic building takes you on a journey through time and is sure to amaze you.
¿Te gusta esta aventura? Personalízala a tu gusto usando como base esta plantilla de la Ruta completa.
Última actualización: 12 de noviembre de 2021
Crea tu propia aventura en el planificador de varios días tomando como referencia las etapas sugeridas en la Colección.
Su punto de partida en la primera etapa es la romántica ciudad balneario de Bad Holzhausen en la ladera norte del Wiehengebirge. El primer molino en su camino a través de Mühlenkreis está justo en frente de usted: el Gutswassermühle Bad Holzhausen es un edificio con entramado de madera y se encuentra…
Si le entró la fiebre de los molinos después de la primera etapa, entonces hoy es la etapa correcta: porque hay cuatro molinos para que los descubra. Para ello, se planean dos pequeños desvíos hacia el valle norte y sur del Wiehengebirge.
Use los primeros tres kilómetros para llegar: el Mühlensteig lo…
Recibe recomendaciones de senderos, montañas y otros sitios increíbles.
Después de conocer cuatro grandes molinos ayer, hoy se lo está tomando con un poco más de calma cuando se trata de molinos. La subida de hoy pasa por el Wittekindsberg, en el que hay algunos puntos destacados emocionantes para que los descubras.
En Bergkirchen puede echar un vistazo a Wittekindsquelle…
Puede abordar la cuarta etapa del Mühlensteig de diferentes maneras, porque hoy va al astillero de Minden, entre otras cosas. No solo puede llegar a pie, también puede tomar un ferry para cruzar el Weser durante parte del camino.
Después de pasar la noche en Porta Westfalica, suba al ferry en direcci…
En la quinta etapa vuelve a ser emocionante: además de un maravilloso holandés terrestre en icebergs, visitarás el Hartings Mühle cerca de la mina para visitantes de Kleinenbremen y puedes terminar el Mühlensteig con una visita al museo interactivo de la mina.
Hoy, el Mühlensteig conduce desde Holzhausen…
Colección de senderismo de adidas TERREX
Colección de senderismo de Claudia Aguilar González
Colección de ciclismo de montaña de Switzerland Tourism
Colección de senderismo de Luc Gesell