Hikers can expect near-natural managed, varied forest stands and dreamlike views. Highlights include the Klüt with its observation tower, a forest educational trail, the Finkenborn forest guesthouse, and the Klüt Hotel with its panoramic restaurant Monopol.
The hike starts at the forester's lodge at Finkenborn. From there, follow hiking trail No. 1 eastwards. When you reach the Klütturm, follow hiking trail No. 1 southwards towards Riepensteinbruch. From there, the path runs westwards until you meet the long-distance trail E1 again. Now simply follow the path northeastwards back to your starting point at the forester's lodge.
The Klütturm, which you will pass, has an exciting history: Until 1784, three forts with ramparts, walls, dry ditches, and casemates as well as advanced redoubts were built here. In 1806, the fortress was surrendered without fighting to Napoleon’s troops. The observation tower was finally built from the stones of Fort George.
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the forester's lodge at Finkenborn. From there, follow hiking trail No. 1 eastwards along the long-distance trail E1 (Sweden-Umbria). When you reach the Klütturm, follow hiking trail No. 1 southwards towards Riepensteinbruch. From there, the path runs westwards until you meet the long-distance trail E1 again. Now simply follow the path northeastwards back to your starting point at the fallow deer enclosure.
The path surface consists of 50% gravel and 50% natural trails.
Equipment
No special equipment required.
Directions & Parking facilities
The city of Hameln is the junction of federal roads B 1, B 83, and B 217. The star-shaped network of federal roads radiating from Hameln city center is further densified by state and district roads. The distance to the nearest motorway junction is approx. 20 km to the A 2 (Ruhr area-Hanover-Berlin), approx. 45 km to the A 7 (Hamburg-Hanover-Kassel).
Parking lot at the fallow deer enclosure and climbing park in Finkenborn.
Hameln train station: regular connection S5 (Hanover Airport - Paderborn), RB 77 of Nordwesbahn (Hildesheim - Bünde)
Bus stop City Pfortmühle: regular connections to Hameln city transport as well as regional bus lines (Hope, Hemeringen, Hessisch Oldendorf, Bad Pyrmont, Grießem, Groß Berkel, Klein Berkel)
Additional information
http://www.weserbergland-tourismus.de/
License (master data)
Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
On your way, you will pass the Klütturm. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the top during the summer months. There is also a restaurant here.
Safety guidelines
Unsuitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Map
The flyer "Hamelner Stadtwälder" with the map overview is available free of charge at the tourist information office in Hameln.
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