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Veltheim Windmill – Rinteln’s Historic Old Town loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Kalletal

Veltheim Windmill – Rinteln’s Historic Old Town loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

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Veltheim Windmill – Rinteln’s Historic Old Town loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

01:13

21.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 2.54 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Bench With View of the Weser River (Varenholz)

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This inconspicuous bench with an indescribably beautiful view of the Weser is somewhat hidden under trees on the road to the Varenholz ferry terminal.😊📸

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2.53 km

Varenholz–Veltheim Weser Ferry

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A crossing of the Weser with the historic Varenholz-Veltheim high-rope ferry is not only an exciting experience for young and old, but also takes a lot off hikers and cyclists. …

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5.33 km

Veltheim Windmill

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The Veltheim windmill from 1903 is a Wallhollander with sails and wind rose (dummy). Your grinder is now operated with a motor and used for grinding for your own use.

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7.91 km

Landrat Petersen Bridge (Eisbergen)

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The road "Aue" leads in icebergs with a narrow bridge of steel over the Weser. The view of the river is great and below the bridge are a pier and a lawn with barbecue hut.

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11.4 km

Doktorsee Campsite

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Choose the western places right by the lake!

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14.1 km

Rinteln’s Historic Old Town

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A beautiful little old town with shops and restaurants. There's also a beach club on the banks of the Weser River.

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14.2 km

Old Harbor, Rinteln

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The old port in Rinteln with a beautiful view of the Weser.

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14.8 km

Hindenburg Bridge

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The bridge was opened in 1927 as the "Hindenburg Bridge". The bridge was blown up in 1945, but opened again the following year - as the first road bridge over …

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

5.05 km

3.62 km

2.75 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

4.21 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

25°C

15°C

33 %

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Veltheim Windmill – Rinteln’s Historic Old Town loop from Ostenuther Kiesteiche

Bench With View of the Weser River (Varenholz)

Varenholz–Veltheim Weser Ferry

Veltheim Windmill

Landrat Petersen Bridge (Eisbergen)

Doktorsee Campsite

Rinteln’s Historic Old Town

Old Harbor, Rinteln

Hindenburg Bridge

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