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Length: 95 kilometres, 5 days

The Wittekindsweg is one of the most popular footpaths in North Germany. Along its 95 kilometres, which follow the wooded ridge of the Wiehen hills, there is a richness of beautiful countryside and loads of impressive views. From Osnabruck to Porta Westfalica, there are also plenty of cultural sites of interest on the trail of the Saxon Duke, Wittekind. Even today the remains of his fortifications, known as the Wittekind castles, can be seen at many spots in the Wiehen hills and they bear witness to the conflicts at the end of the 8th century AD.

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Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke
Portastraße 13
32423 Minden

+49 (0) 571 / 8072317
+49 (0) 571 / 80733170

info@minden-luebbecke.de
http://www.minden-luebbecke.de

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geoff swindells  |  24.06.2011 15:09:43

ridge walk

i and 99 others,(soldiers from 2 Div Signal regt) did this walk 6-12-1973 in 2 and a half days,95km,i wonder if that record still stands,we all got our bronze medal and certificate at the town hall in Osnabruck

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