Nordkirchen combines signposted circular cycling routes and nature trails with castle tours and a farm cheese-making school. The activities range from outdoor exercise to a guided introduction to cheese production. For your planning, you can consider the route format and your interests separately.
Circular cycling routes with a shared starting point
Nine well-signposted circular route suggestions run through the municipality of Nordkirchen and neighboring municipalities. Each of the nine routes begins and ends at the Tourist Information office in Nordkirchen. The routes are between 35 and 78 km long. Their shared starting and ending point provides a clear reference point for your selection, while the range of distances makes it easy to compare the length of each ride. Check the latest route details before setting off.
On foot through Ichterloh and Hirschpark
The 4.2 km Kaisermantel circular trail runs through the Ichterloh nature reserve. Audio tours through the forests of the Hirschpark and Ichterloh nature reserves provide information about nature, culture and the history of the landscape. The distances represent two different scales: the circular cycling routes are between 35 and 78 km long, while the Kaisermantel circular trail is 4.2 km. This comparison helps you choose first by mode of travel and preferred route length.
Castle tours and other activities
Professional guided tours are available at Nordkirchen Castle. Check booking and schedule details in advance so you can plan your visit. The castle also has a mini-golf course and a beer garden; check current opening hours before your visit. The Golf- und Landclub Nordkirchen has an 18-hole course.
Cheese-making at Frollein Muh
At Frollein Muh’s farm cheese-making school, participants make cheese from fresh milk under expert guidance. You work alone or in pairs at your own small cheese vat. Farm-made cheese specialties are also sampled. As the number of participants is limited, contact the provider directly for information and registration details.
Coesfeld in its regional context
The wider travel destination of Coesfeld is characterized by an exceptionally high concentration of castles, fortresses and historic aristocratic estates. At district level, Coesfeld District also has a comprehensive cycling network with several hundred kilometers of well-maintained routes connecting towns, municipalities and localities and running through the MĂĽnsterland parkland. The MĂĽnsterland junction network allows flexible route planning using numbered junctions and freely chosen sequences of numbers. Check local route conditions before your ride.
One cultural example in the town of Coesfeld is the Walkenbrückentor, a remnant of the town fortifications dating from the 14th century. The gate houses the town museum DAS TOR, which presents Coesfeld’s past. It is open Wednesdays from 16:00 to 19:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00; check opening hours before your visit.
Discover more destinations: DĂĽlmen, Havixbeck, Olfen, Coesfeld, Senden, Rosendahl, Nottuln, Ascheberg.
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