Sculpture Route-Asbeck

The SKULPTOURA runs for around 3.5 kilometres through picturesque Asbeck and combines art, history and nature. The route offers numerous sights and impressive sculptures. The most important stops at a glance:

1. Village pond
   Starting point of the route with the sculptures Long Double Nudes and Two Pieces as well as the memorial to the victims of war.

2. Knight Bruno
   A historical figure symbolising the medieval history of Asbeck.

3. Thick lime tree
   An impressive natural monument with the way-station Veronica with the sweat cloth.

4. Haus Asbeck and Schandpfahl
   Historical ambience with reference to jurisprudence and cultural history.

5th-6th Changing sculptures
Two locations that offer artists space for temporary exhibitions.

7. Way station Herz Jesu
   A spiritual place with a deep historical connection.

8. Wayside cross
   Traditional symbol of popular piety.

9. Crucifixion scene
   Another way station with a religious depiction.

10th-12th More changing sculptures
Three locations with works of art that are regularly replaced.

13. Archangel Michael
    Sandstone figure from the 18th century.

14. Asbeck plum and flower strips
    Nature experience with a regional reference.

15-17th Orchard meadow and art
An orchard meadow with a wild bee hotel, the palindrome life-mist and locations for changing sculptures.

18. Memorial for victims of the Second WorldWar
    A place of remembrance for the victims of the Second World War.

19. Stiftsmühle
    Historical monument dating back to 1653.

20. Telephone box
    A creative reutilisation as an art object.

21. St Margaret
    Patron saint of St Margaret's Church, depicted as a sandstone figure.

22. Dormitory
    Location for art and culture with the sculptures Locked in, Auf-Gefangen K7 and Gucker.

23. Petrol pump
    Listed petrol pump as a contemporary witness.

24. Augustinerin
    Sculpture reminiscent of Asbeck's spiritual history.

The circular route ends back at the village pond and invites you to enjoy a relaxed exploration of art, nature and history.

Arrival by car:

• From the south/north: via the A31 motorway (Legden - Ahaus exit) and the B474. Follow the signs from the centre of Legden.
• From the south/Dülmen: via the A43 motorway to Dülmen and the B474. Follow the signs from the centre of Legden.
• From Münster: via B54 to Altenberge, then from L579 to Schöppingen, via K64 and K61 to Asbeck.

Travelling by train:

• Railway line Dortmund - Enschede, get off at Legden station.
• Münster - Gronau railway line, get off at Legden station.
• Distance from Legden station to Asbeck Abbey: approx. 6 kilometres. The journey time by bike is about 20 minutes.

Travelling by bus:

• Express bus S70: Münster - Vreden, get off at Schöppingen. Continue by taxi bus to Asbeck (call the operator beforehand)
  

There is a car park near the monastery. There are also car parks in the surrounding streets.

Links
Koomot Skulpturen-Route-Asbeck: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1981365813?share_token=aFgG6EVcld8NTlfPSGWBsTBesQz4GVCapeOnqLdFfdfy07gs9q&ref=wtd

Dorfteich Asbeck

Dorfteich Asbeck