Auetal combines local history with cycling and hiking opportunities in a broad valley between the Bückeberge hills and the Wesergebirge mountains. Gut Oelbergen, St. Catherine’s Church, and the local history museum offer a range of cultural highlights, while trails and an outdoor swimming pool add outdoor activities to the mix. If you are looking for a hotel in Auetal, you can tailor your trip to your interests: local history, cycling, or hiking.

History, Crafts and Planning Your Visit

Alcohol has been distilled at Gut Oelbergen in Poggenhagen since 1824. The Haake family produces small batches of Oelberger Dinkelkorn there. The Haake family offers guided tours of the estate with tastings by arrangement. This brings together two aspects: a long history of distilling and the production of a specific product today.

St. Catherine’s Church in Kathrinhagen is the oldest building in the village and was originally built as a fortified church. The Auetal local history museum is dedicated to rural life and crafts. Its focus therefore brings together historic church architecture and topics related to everyday life and crafts. Visits to the local history museum are possible by appointment; parking is available right next to the museum. Its offerings include activity days, special exhibitions, and educational programs. Availability may vary by season. Before you travel, check your preferred date and whether the relevant program is available.

Cycling, Hiking and Outdoor Swimming

Cycling and hiking offer different ways to get active: AU3 Auetaler Höhepunkte is an easy 20.74-kilometer circular cycling route. The Weg der Selbstzuwendung is a quality hiking trail in Auetal. There are designated hiking and cycling trails in Raden, as well as protected areas.

The Sonnental outdoor swimming pool is located between the Bückeberge hills and the Wesergebirge mountains. It has sports facilities and a 30-meter-long water slide. As facilities may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before your visit.

Schaumburg as a Regional Setting

The wider Schaumburg destination offers a broader landscape: the district borders Lake Steinhude to the northeast, near Hagenburg; to the south, the Weser River and the Weser Uplands shape the landscape. The highest point in the district of Schaumburg is 378 m above sea level, in Goldbeck, a district of the city of Rinteln. The district of Schaumburg can be reached by car, train, and even by boat via the Mittelland Canal.

For art and history enthusiasts, the Weser Renaissance Road in Schaumburg serves as a guide. At the Liekwegen Old Quarry, visitors can learn about the importance of quarry habitats and their biodiversity at five current stations along two circular trails measuring 1.7 km and 2.3 km.

Discover more destinations: Antendorf, Lauenau, Meerbeck, Rodenberg, Obernkirchen, Bückeburg, Bad Eilsen, Rinteln.

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