Wurzelbrink

#441 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Wurzelbrink is a destination of considerable charm. Wurzelbrink is a modest mountain nestled in the Teutoburg Forest, a region renowned for its lush woodlands and historical significance.

While Wurzelbrink does not boast towering peaks or dramatic cliffs, its gentle slopes offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Hikers and nature enthusiasts flock to the area to enjoy the well-marked trails that meander through the forest, leading to the summit. Standing at a humble elevation, this mountain provides visitors with a panoramic view that, while not vertiginous, captures the pastoral beauty of the German countryside.

Wurzelbrink's appeal lies not in grandeur but in its accessibility and the opportunity it provides for peaceful reflection or family outings. The mountain and its surrounding woodlands are a testament to the quiet allure of Germany's natural landscapes, inviting visitors to step away from their busy lives and into a world where nature speaks in soft whispers and rustling leaves.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°16'60"N, 8°36'55"E

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North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany

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Wurzelbrink – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reineberg, Heidbrink, Meesenkopf, Wartturm.

1 miNE
Forts and castles
Reineberg, Lübbecke
25 min walk • The Reineberg is a hill on the Wiehen ridge, south of the town of Lübbecke. With a height of 275.9 m above sea level it is, from a topographical point of view, not a particularly impressive eminence in this part of the Wiehen Hills, because, in the immediate vicinity are...
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heidbrink
30 min walk • The Heidbrink is a hill which lies south of Lübbecke in central Germany and, at 319.6 m above sea level, is the highest peak in the Wiehen Hills. It is also the highest elevation in the district of Minden-Lübbecke in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its height is commonly given as 320 metres.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Meesenkopf, Lübbecke
22 min walk • The Meesenkopf, also called the Mesenkopf, is a hill in the Wiehen range, south of the town of Lübbecke in Northern Germany. Whilst not particularly prominent, the hill is historically significant as the site of a medieval castle.
~70 ftS
Tower
Wartturm
1 min walk • The Wartturm is an observation tower in the Wiehen Hills on the Wurzelbrink, a wooded hill that, at 319 metres, is the second highest in this hill range. The tower stands on the territory of the town of Lübbecke.
1.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahle Wart, Lübbecke
33 min walk • Kahle Wart is an open-air theatre in Oberbauerschaft, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. They act plays in German and Low German. The theatre is named after the summit Kahlewart of the Wiehen Hills.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Heidkopf, Lübbecke
31 min walk • The Heidkopf is a 272.6 m high hill in the Wiehen in Minden-Lübbecke district within the borough of Lübbecke. It lies one kilometre north of the Heidbrink and 500 metres northeast of the Reineberg.
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Mensinger Ravine, Lübbecke
11 min walk • The Mensinger Ravine is a steep-sided valley in the Wiehen Hills in Central Germany that is situated on the territory of the town of Lübbecke in the district of Minden-Lübbecke.