Lage lies on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. When planning a stay, you can choose from city tours, the history of brickmaking, and various cycling and hiking trails. While the city tours cover several themes, the cycling routes each have their own focus. This can help you decide whether cultural history, cycling or trails in the region should take priority during your stay.
City Tours in Lage
Public city tours run from April to October. Check the specific dates and times for the year before you travel. Topics include history, architecture and art, as well as stories about notable people from Lage. Since the themes may vary, check in advance whether your preferred topic is available on your chosen date. Private group tours and special tours for school and children’s groups can also be booked. Groups are advised to check availability in advance.
Brickworks, Fountain and Johannis Stones
The LWL Industrial Museum Ziegelei Lage in the Hagen district focuses on the history of brickmaking in Lage. The historic buildings of a former family-run brickworks have been fully preserved. While the city tours bring together different themes, the brickworks focuses on the brickmakers’ craft and its historic buildings.
The Zieglerbrunnen fountain on the historic market square is a place to visit. The Johannis Stones are considered a prehistoric place of worship and a natural monument in Lage. The TAOASIS Scent Garden offers a different experience: it is regarded as a place for relaxation, discovery and experiences with natural scents. Check visitor access and the programme before your trip.
Cycling Routes with Different Themes
The approximately 30-kilometre circular route “In the Footsteps of Lippe Brickmakers” starts and ends at Lage railway station. The Rübenroute focuses on sugar beet production and includes agricultural information, viewpoints and rest areas. The Tichlerroute follows the region’s traditional brickmaking craft. The routes therefore have different thematic focuses: the history of brickmakers and the region’s brickmaking tradition contrast with the agricultural theme of the Rübenroute.
Digital cycling routes can be accessed by smartphone or GPS app. Before setting off, check the route descriptions and whether the platform or app you plan to use is available. Route details and information about rest stops may also change.
Hiking in Lage and in the Wider Destination of Lippe
Lage offers numerous hiking and cycling trails, including the Hermannsweg. For broader hiking plans, Lippe is the wider destination. The Lippe hiking network covers around 2,000 kilometres and includes part of European long-distance path E1. The network also includes the award-winning “Hermannshöhen” and “Hansaweg” trails.
The options in Lage each offer a different focus: city tours and the brickworks highlight local history and traditional crafts, while the cycling routes each have their own themes. The wider destination of Lippe adds a regional hiking framework to this selection. If you are considering Lage as the main focus of your stay, these interests can help you prioritise the activities that matter for your trip.
Discover more destinations: Dörentrup, Blomberg, Lemgo, Schieder-Schwalenberg, Detmold, Oerlinghausen, Extertal, Leopoldshöhe
For the wider travel overview: Lippe.
