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Römer-Lippe-Route Gesamtstrecke

Medium

294,6 km

22:00 h

569 m

892 m

365 m

17 m

Long-distance hiking trail Long-distance cycle path

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Startpoint

Detmold Hermannsdenkmal

Destinationpoint

Xanten

The new Roman-Lippe route replaces the previous Roman route. It leads from the Hermann monument in Detmold to the sources of the Lippe near Paderborn, always along the Lippe, via Haltern am See to Xanten. Experience "history in the river" and cycle where the Romans once walked.

The Roman Lippe Route begins at the Hermann Monument in Detmold, follows the Lippe from its source to its mouth in the Rhine and connects exciting Roman sites with soothing green floodplain landscapes and historically charming town centers for around 295 km to its destination in Xanten.

The Lippe, the longest river in North Rhine-Westphalia, has an eventful past and invites you on a historic journey of discovery. It has had a lasting impact on the areas and inhabitants along its banks throughout the ages and even the Romans recognized its importance.
On its gentle course, the Lippe connects five regions in one of Germany's most diverse federal states: the Teutoburg Forest, the Sauerland, the Münsterland, the Ruhr metropolis and the Lower Rhine.

The Lippe, a river well worth discovering, has a river-accompanying long-distance cycle route of the highest quality with the Römer-Lippe-Route! This route is the new destination for cyclists, nature lovers and all visitors who are enthusiastic about Roman culture, the water experience and European history.

Ride the 295 km long main route in 4-6 day stages and discover why the Romans did not move along the Lippe by chance.

Source: Ruhr Tourism

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Römer-Lippe-Route Gesamtstrecke

32760 Detmold

Route

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Safety Guidelines

We recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet.

Getting There

You can reach Detmold easily and conveniently via the A2 Ruhrgebiet-Hannover freeway (exit Bielefeld Zentrum, B66 towards Oerlinghausen/Detmold) and via the A33 (exit Paderborn-Elsen, B1 towards Detmold/Hameln). From all directions, the distance to the respective highway is about 25 km.

In Detmold, simply follow the signs to the Hermannsdenkmal or head for the southern Detmold district of Hiddesen.

Parking

Paid parking lot at the Hermannsdenkmal

Public Transit

Detmold train station. Take the bus to the Hermannsdenkmal.

Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 0800 6-50 40 30 (free of charge and available around the clock).

Maps

ADFC Cycling Guide Römer-Lippe-Route 1 : 50 000: Water adventure and Roman culture between Detmold and Xanten [Broschiert] Gerhard Neimeier (Author), Renate Neimeier (Author) Römer-Lippe-Route: Von Detmold nach Xanten, 450 km. Cycling tour book 1 : 50 000 by bikeline (published on June 30, 2013)