Weser Cycle Route alternative route, 4th stage: From Minden to Nienburg
You start your day trip from Minden and cycle past small lakes to Petershagen, the home of white storks. A small detour to visit Petershagen Castle is worthwhile here. The alternative route then leads north via Windheim, Heimsen, and after crossing the Weser past Schlüsselburg. The cycle path continues through numerous nature reserves until you reach the town of Stolzenau. The town is known for the twisted spire of St. Jacobi Church. Despite extensive construction activity, the medieval character can still be seen in the town center. The cycle path continues north near the Weser to Nienburg. The town is known for having the most beautiful weekly market in Europe, diverse museums, and impressive half-timbered and Weser Renaissance houses.
Good to know
Best to visit
Equipment
- Trekking bike and helmet
- You can find a packing list on our website.
Directions & Parking facilities
From the north:
Take the A7 to Hanover, continue on the A2 motorway to the Bad Eilsen West exit, then take the B83 and B65 to Minden.
From the west:
Drive on the A2 motorway towards Hanover to the Porta Westfalica exit, then take the B482 to Minden.
From the east:
Drive on the A2 motorway towards Dortmund to the Porta Westfalica exit, then take the B482 to Minden.
From the south:
Take the A7 to the Kassel-South interchange, continue on the A44 to Wünnenberg-Haaren, from here follow the A33 towards Paderborn/Bielefeld, at the Bielefeld interchange change to the A2 towards Hanover up to the Porta Westfalica exit, then take the B482 to Minden.
Train stations along the route:
- Minden
- Petershagen-Lahde
- Leese-Stolzenau
- Nienburg
Additional information
- Website of the Weser Cycle Route Information Center
- Info hotline: 05151/930039
License (master data)
Weser-Radweg Infozentrale
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Map
- Weser Cycle Route service booklet, free shipping
- Bikeline cycling tour book Weser Cycle Route, €16.90
- Kompass cycling guide Weser Cycle Route, €16.95
Simply order by phone at 05151/930039 or by email at service@weserradweg-info.de. We are happy to advise you! Shipping is done on invoice. You can order the service booklet here free of charge.
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