Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Bismarck Fire Column loop from Rödinghausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Herford

Rödinghausen

Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Bismarck Fire Column loop from Rödinghausen

Moderate

4.7

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315

hikers

Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Bismarck Fire Column loop from Rödinghausen

03:13

11.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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938 m

Wonder Forest Rödinghausen

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The Rödinghausen Wonder Forest is a stand-alone, 5 km long and (somewhat patchily) marked hiking trail run by the Rödinghausen local history association. Created during the Corona period, it was …

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2.32 km

View of Rödinghausen from Wunderwald

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Wonderful view of Rödinghausen and the Teutobug forest in the background.

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2.43 km

Nonnenstein Observation Tower

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Especially recommended in the early morning hours :)

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2.47 km

Bismarck Fire Column

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Very nice place to take a rest.

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3.76 km

Viewpoint

6.14 km

The Miracle Trail was created during the Corona period and was decorated with many elaborate artificial characters and special features, as well as its own fairy tale. There is something to discover on almost every meter!

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6.65 km

Green Lake

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Nice excursion destination, here children can play in the water and the lake hut invites you to have a piece of cake.

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6.77 km

Bridge and waterfall at Grüner See

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Beautiful waterfalls at the Green Lake. A really cool location. You run over Kasskaden into the lake. Some are bigger, some are smaller. They are all beautiful and it ripples so beautifully.

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7.88 km

NSG Gehle

Nature Reserve

9.60 km

Viewpoint at the Stone Wall Ruins, Rödinghausen

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Beautiful vantage point of Rödinghausen and the Teutoburg Forest.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

1.65 km

1.59 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.08 km

2.86 km

602 m

557 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

8°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

January 13, 2025,6️⃣ mit 🐕 Paul im Wiehen - Winterwonderland am Nonnenstein und Grüner See

Started in Bünde in sunshine, the closer I got to Rödinghausen, the foggier it became. Was it a good idea to climb the Nonnenstein 🤔? The first few meters were thick with fog, but it got better with every meter of altitude👍🏼👍🏼. Finally, I walked long stretches on the Wittekindsweg in the sun ☀️.
Nevertheless, I missed a turnoff or …

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February 4, 2024,Grüner See und Wasserfall 💦🥾

Sunday hike in the (almost) local Wiehengebirge 🥾 even unexpectedly with a stop at a hut at the Green Lake 😉🍻😎👍

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January 21, 2025,Von Rödinghausen am grünen See vorbei zum Nonnenstein /Bismarckturm und zurück zum Startpunkt 🚶🚶‍♀️!

In the winter months I only go hiking with my wife, unfortunately it is no longer possible to ride a bike. My wife finds long bike rides too strenuous in the winter. When it is warm again we will of course go out on our bikes again!

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July 27, 2025,Im WiehengeBERGe

It was just a matter of wearing the shoes:
The new mountain shoes were supposed to get to know the WiehengeBERGE while strolling around their home area.
A Sunday afternoon stroll for which they weren't needed for technical reasons.

But for them, it was a new discovery, for me, still a farewell to the Italian mountains.

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October 16, 2022,Wanderung nach Wunderwald Rödinghausen

This hike wasn't very far. We also let ourselves drift more than we took the pre-planned route. The wonderful autumn weather and the many little surprises along the way made the hike a great experience. The "Wunderwald" is also highly recommended for hikes with children. We'll definitely be back - maybe in winter when there's snow?.

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April 12, 2025,Wunderwald Rödinghausen mit grüner See

A varied tour with stunning views and plenty of little surprises along the way. Children can discover many hidden wonders or follow a story. For adults, there are numerous information panels and a fragrance garden.

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September 1, 2024,Wanderung Rödinghauser Wald

Always a nice round. The funny forest figures always give you a friendly smile.....

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August 22, 2023,Mittagspause in Rödinghausen

It was a really nice lunch break today. Exhausting but it was worth it. I had many cute companions, the hiking surface was always good. Only the paths that should be there were not always there, but there were enough alternatives. A great varied nature. Absolutely recommendable 👍🍀🥾🌞

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