Lippe(n)bekenntnis - castles, nature and culinary delights await you

You have arrived in Lippetal! After your arrival, you will certainly want to stretch your legs and explore the municipality a little. The best place to start your 4.6 km long walk is at the town hall. Continue on to the listed Haus Biele and the St. Ida pilgrimage basilica. Finally you reach Hovestadt Castle, a jewel of the Lippe Renaissance. The moated castle stands imposingly in the middle of a well-tended baroque park.

Now it's time for dinner. If you fancy some typical Westphalian fare, we recommend a visit to Stratbückers. This traditional restaurant is known above all for its high-quality beef from its own Glan cattle breeding, which is even available to take away (Dosengold). In the summer months you should make yourself comfortable in the beautiful beer garden.

Accommodation tip: One of the top places to stay in Lippe Valley is Haus Tourneur. The country-style bed & breakfast has a large garden with a view of the Lippe meadows. It offers lovingly and individually designed rooms, some with sauna and a holiday flat with fireplace. The breakfast is rich and regional. Incidentally, the offer includes a classic English "sundowner" as well as the possibility of a game of cricket in the garden.

The best way to discover the Münsterland is by bike! After a hearty breakfast, off you go on your bike tour! The route shown in the map below is ideal for this: It is 62 km long and packed with many beautiful sites.

After your tour, it's time for a breather before dinner. Wouldn't now be the perfect time for an aperitif in the garden? If you stay overnight at Haus Tourneur, a sundowner is included. In the garden you can enjoy the wide view of the Lippe meadows. Or how about a game of cricket? That's how relaxing a holiday should be!

You can round off the day in the evening at Gasthof Willenbrink, for example. The hotel and restaurant with excellent German cuisine places great emphasis on regional ingredients and a varied menu. Don't forget the first-class wine and spirits selection.

The suitcases are packed and the last day of your trip is approaching. You should use it for a small but nice bike tour! Some interesting sights and picturesque views await you on the 24 km long route. For example, you can take a short detour to the Klostermersch lookout tower. From there you have a beautiful view of the renaturalised Lippe.

You can take a short break on the tour at Baumhoers Lippeauenblick farm. Under the motto "Café, farm and more!" you can enjoy coffee and cake here from April to October, but also the view of the cow pasture.

About halfway along the trail, you will see the Haus Heerfeld manor in Wadersloh. It lies idyllically and wonderfully quietly on the edge of the Lippeaue nature reserve. The huge park of the house with its many sculptures is impressive. Stroll through the park and take a moment to let the beauty of the estate take effect on you. From here, head back towards the centre of Lippe Valley.