View of the Großes Torfmoor – Great Peat Bog loop from Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Hille

View of the Großes Torfmoor – Great Peat Bog loop from Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

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View of the Großes Torfmoor – Great Peat Bog loop from Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

01:57

7.70km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Großes Torfmoor

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

Boardwalk at Großes Torfmoor

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Pure relaxation and definitely take your camera with you.

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1.91 km

View of the Großes Torfmoor

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This moor impresses with its vastness. Both lowland and Wiehengebirge surround it. Wet biotopes and heath shine with setting ☀️ rich in color and contrast. A delight 👍.

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2.19 km

Boardwalk and observation tower in the Großes Torfmoor

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To start the hike I can recommend the P3. Here you can choose between 3 routes of different lengths: red, yellow and blue marked. The north tower is near the …

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5.33 km

North Tower (observation tower), Großes Torfmoor

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You can learn a lot about our bog bodies on the wooden path near this tower. This tower is also ideal for photographing the sunrise.

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5.49 km

Great Peat Bog

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The large peat bog in the area of Lübbecke and Hille is the only raised bog in the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located directly in the north of …

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6.27 km

Moor bath at Großes Torfmoor

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Would you like to cool down? Even on warm days, a lap in the mud bath is good for your legs. But don't forget to bring a towel!

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7.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.74 km

Surfaces

3.87 km

3.33 km

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

May 3, 2023,Hiller Torfmoor - im Mai

Evening loop on Hiller Torfmoor with sun, cotton grass and animal encounters.

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November 9, 2023,Naturschutzgebiet Großes Torfmoor

Finally went for a ride in the Great Peat Moor again.😊

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March 11, 2023,More snow in the moor ❄️☀️

Today in bright sunshine and an amazing amount of snow - we have never seen the moor like this before.
However, we saw almost no waterfowl. Only a few geese and cranes passed over us.
Conclusion:
The big peat bog - worth a visit at any time of the year.

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