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Cycle route · Minden · Updated on 14 November 2026

Deutsche Märchenstraße cycle route

Deutsche Märchenstraße is a cycle route of 4.6 km from Minden. Along the way you'll find 2 benches and 1 bike pump.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 4.6 km
  • ± 20 min
  • ↑ 0 m · ↓ 5 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Minden

    0 km

    At the start: bike pump.

  2. 4.6 km · 2 benches

    Finish

    4.6 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 0 m
Down
↓ 5 m
Highest point
47 m
Lowest point
38 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

4.6 km in total
  • Path: 4.6 km

Surfaces

4.6 km in total
  • Asphalt: 4.6 km

About the cycle route Deutsche Märchenstraße

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Deutsche Märchenstraße is a cycle route of 4.6 km that starts in Minden. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 0 m in total and descend 5 m. Allow ± 20 min, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is path (4.6 km). Of the surface, 4.6 km asphalt.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 2 benches and 1 bike pump. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloss WietersheimSchloss WietersheimCastle · 173 m from the route
  2. 2Großer KurfürstGroßer KurfürstMemorial · 2.1 km from the route
  3. 3Mindener DomMindener DomAttraction · 2.1 km from the route
  4. 4Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 2.1 km from the route
  5. 5Alte MünzeAlte MünzeAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  6. 6Mindener MuseumMindener MuseumMuseum · 2.2 km from the route
  7. 7SchiffmühleSchiffmühleAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
  8. 8Denkmal Infanterie-Regiment "Prinz Friedrich"Denkmal Infanterie-Regiment "Prinz Friedrich"Memorial · 2.6 km from the route
  9. 9LWL-Preußenmuseum MindenLWL-Preußenmuseum MindenMuseum · 2.8 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss PetershagenSchloss PetershagenCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  11. 11RömerlagerRömerlagerArchaeological site · 5.7 km from the route
  12. 12U-Verlagerung Dachs 1U-Verlagerung Dachs 1Monument · 7 km from the route
  13. 13Kaiser-Wilhelm-DenkmalKaiser-Wilhelm-DenkmalMonument · 7 km from the route
  14. 14Kreuzkirche WittekindsbergKreuzkirche WittekindsbergAttraction · 7.1 km from the route
  15. 15MoltketurmMoltketurmObservation tower · 7.1 km from the route
  16. 16WittekindsburgWittekindsburgArchaeological site · 7.2 km from the route
  17. 17MargarethenklusMargarethenklusAttraction · 7.2 km from the route
  18. 18Jagdschloss BaumJagdschloss BaumAttraction · 7.4 km from the route
  19. 19Aussichtsplattform "Fernmeldeturm Jakobsberg"Aussichtsplattform "Fernmeldeturm Jakobsberg"Attraction · 7.5 km from the route
  20. 20LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte GernheimLWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte GernheimMuseum · 7.5 km from the route
  21. 21SchalksburgSchalksburgArchaeological site · 7.6 km from the route
  22. 22Dehmer BurgDehmer BurgArchaeological site · 7.9 km from the route
  23. 23Nammer LagerNammer LagerArchaeological site · 8 km from the route
  24. 24Gut OheimbGut OheimbCastle · 9 km from the route
  25. 25GutshausGutshausCastle · 9.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Deutsche Märchenstraße?

Deutsche Märchenstraße is 4.6 km long. Allow ± 20 min of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Minden.

How hard is this route?

Easy.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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