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On the trail of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – around Münster

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On the trail of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – around Münster

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On the trail of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – around Münster

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26.9km

90m

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Annette von Droste-Hülshoff was one of the most important poets of the 19th century and also a composer. On this tour you will explore some of her life stations in the west of Münster. It is definitely worth reading some of her works before the tour, because then you will see a lot with different eyes.

You start the cycle tour on the promenade and leave the city at Gievenbeck. Shortly afterwards you will reach Haus Rüschhaus, which was built by Johann Conrad Schlaun. Annette von Droste-Hülshoff lived here after her father's death.

The path leads you past other country estates and castles in this typical Westphalian park landscape. The most important highlight of this tour is Hülshoff Castle. The well-preserved and romantic moated castle is the birthplace of the poet. There you will find a museum dedicated to Annette Droste-Hülshoff and a café.

After the extensive visit, you drive on beautiful, lonely paths further west around Münster. Before you return to the city, there are still a few highlights on your way, such as the all-weather zoo and the Mühlenhof open-air museum.

by Münsterland

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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After 12.4 km for 324 m

After 23.4 km for 69 m

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Rüschhaus House

Highlight • Historical Site

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff lived, wrote and wrote poetry here for almost twenty years starting in 1826. The house can only be visited as part of a guided tour. The baroque gardens and the surrounding forest can be visited free of charge.

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House Vögeding

Highlight • Castle

Although only an outside tour is possible, the meadow in front of the moat at the tower room invites you to spread out your picnic blanket. And for those who don't have a blanket with them: there is also a bench. So just come, stop, rest and look.

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Hülshoff Castle

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A very beautiful and well-preserved moated castle from the 11th century. Hülshoff Castle is the birthplace of the great German poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.

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Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum, Münster

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum has been run by the non-profit association "De Bockwindmüel" e.V. since 1963. Numerous citizens from Münster and the wider Emsland and Münsterland regions continue to support the museum and contribute to keeping it alive and developing it further.

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Promenade at Servatiiplatz

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The promenade used to be the city wall of Münster. Today it is the bicycle highway around Münster's city center. In addition to the central bicycle path, there are paths for pedestrians on the right and left. Driving along the promenade is always nice.

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26.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.3 km

7.08 km

4.70 km

859 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

4.26 km

3.17 km

125 m

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Weather

Sunday 7 June

21°C

10°C

20 %

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Comments

July 17, 2022,Auf den Spuren von Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – Rund um Münster

At the end of the morning, a leisurely round in the footsteps of Droste-Hülshoff

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September 21, 2023,Loop from Roxel - Wasserburg Hülshoff – via Münster

After a much delayed departure for a repair of the derailleur on my bike, we set off to explore the castles, with a quick stopover in Münster for lunch. Quiet return before the rain. We enjoyed this quiet day.

July 19, 2022,Münster, Wasserburg Hülshoff, Haus Vögeding, Haus Rüschhaus, Schloss Münster und Aasee

Nice little round where you can see a lot.

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July 28, 2024,Auf den Spuren von Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – Rund um Münster

A big thank you to Unknown 🤗 I saw the route here on Komoot and saved it. Unfortunately I don't remember who it was from. But what I can say is that it was beautiful 🤩...and for my husband there was more than just one castle 😉 He just likes to take photos. So we passed Haus Rüschkamp, Haus Vögeding, …

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September 28, 2021,Aasee - Wasserschloss Hülshoff - Münster Altstadt

Short bike tour and a little longer shopping tour through Münster.

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May 8, 2021

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff was one of the most important poets of the 19th century and also a composer. On this tour you will explore some of her life stations in the west of Münster. It is definitely worth reading some of her works before the tour, because then you will see a lot with different eyes

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On the trail of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff – around Münster

Rüschhaus House

House Vögeding

Hülshoff Castle

Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum, Münster

Promenade at Servatiiplatz

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