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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Soest

Werl

Westfälische Salzroute

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Soest

Werl

Westfälische Salzroute

Moderate

4.4

(10)

riders

Westfälische Salzroute

03:32

59.2km

220m

Cycling

Salt production and the salt trade have left a wealth of cultural and industrial historical evidence in the Hellweg region. This tour covers the section between Werl and Geseke.

From the spa park in Unna-Königsborn to the "Kütfelsen" in Salzkotten, there is a lot to see along the Hellweg on…

by Radreiseregion Hellwegbörde

Last updated: October 28, 2024

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 121 m

After 26.9 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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461 m

Siedehütte Kurpark Werl

Highlight • Historical Site

In the years 2002 to 2003, the concert shell was converted into a boiling hut and now illustrates the old Werl tradition of salt boiling.

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1.14 km

Fountain at Werl's Old Market

Highlight • Monument

Werl's market square with many shops and cafés. A very beautiful old town.

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4.68 km

Lohe Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

The old Erbsälzerhof was first mentioned in a document in 1281. The half-timbered house of the former estate administration and the castle-like mansion are worth more than just a look.

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20.1 km

Kattenturm Soest

Highlight • Monument

The walkable Soest rampart with its wall and moat, here the Kattenturm, is one of the historical sights in the city.

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21.4 km

Soest Market Square

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful market square that invites you to take a break with coffee and cake in a cozy atmosphere. Soest is very easy to reach by bike from both the Sauerland/Möhnesee and the eastern Ruhr area.

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43.3 km

Erwitte Castle

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Erwitte Castle was first mentioned in a document in 1273. Today's moated castle was built for Jobst von Landsberg zu Erwitte in the immediate vicinity of the previous buildings in …

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46.0 km

Graduation tower in the spa park of Bad Westernkotten

Highlight • Monument

Bad Westernkotten is the second largest district of Erwitte in the district of Soest in North Rhine-Westphalia. The spa park with the two large graduation towers invites you to enjoy nature.

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46.6 km

Fisherman Statue in Bad Westernkotten

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Trademarks in Bad Westernkotten, these figures run through the whole town - they can be found again and again in different ways. 🥾🥾

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59.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

19.7 km

8.20 km

5.78 km

1.55 km

245 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

5.13 km

4.27 km

1.30 km

768 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

31°C

13°C

13 %

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Comments

June 6, 2026,2020606 Westfälische Salzroute

Today we didn't go from Salzkotten to Unna but only to Hemmerde, because it started to rain.
Well-made route, which also goes through the towns.

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May 15, 2023

Salt production and the salt trade have left a wealth of cultural and industrial historical evidence in the Hellweg region. This tour covers the section between Werl and Geseke.
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From the spa park in Unna-Königsborn to the "Kütfelsen" in Salzkotten, there is a lot to see along the Hellweg on the subject

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Westfälische Salzroute

Siedehütte Kurpark Werl

Fountain at Werl's Old Market

Lohe Manor

Kattenturm Soest

Soest Market Square

Erwitte Castle

Graduation tower in the spa park of Bad Westernkotten

Fisherman Statue in Bad Westernkotten

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