Lügder Mythenweg
Short facts
- start: Hikers' parking lot "Hermannstal", Eschenbrucher Straße
- destination: Hikers' parking lot "Hermannstal", Eschenbrucher Straße
- medium
- 6,16 km
- 2 hours 17 minutes
- 279 m
- 363 m
- 198 m
- 100 / 100
- 40 / 100
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The treasure of a dwarf tribe, the white maiden or the retreat of the Cherusci - many stories and legends surround the area of Herlingsburg Castle on the plateau of the 345 m high Keuperberg. Explore these and other mysteries on the "Lügder Mythenweg" trail. It runs along the mythical sites and culturally and historically significant places around Herlingsburg Castle. On the 5.7 kilometer circular trail with wonderful panoramic views, you can expect exciting legendary places and informative information stations. In the area below Herlingsburg Castle, one section of the trail has been permanently closed due to dying beech trees. A new route has been marked out here. Please only use the new route, as there is a danger to life in the closed area! The dying beech trees have been transferred to nature conservation as new habitats.
The first part of the ascent path up to Herlingsburg Castle corresponds to the old path of the Lügders to "their Borg". At a resting place halfway up is the place where, according to legend, "the white maiden" searches for her lover on full moon nights. Her story can be read on a lovingly designed bench.
The path then climbs a little steeper up the mountain to the north gate of the Wallburg. The path continues into the interior of the ramparts along the old border from 1668 to the refuge. The remaining boundary stones date back to Prussian times. Take your time and enjoy the magnificent view in the direction of Köterberg during a long break on the cozy landscape lounger. You will find the next legend site at the refuge. Here, the "Hermann Saga" tells of a dwarf tribe that hides a legendary treasure in the mountain.
The way back to the north gate can either be taken directly or via the ramparts in the western area. If you take the path over the ramparts, you can expect a fantastic view of the Emmer valley in some places.
Now it's downhill towards the glassworks - past the Wölbäckern from the early Middle Ages, the junction to the "Bomhof" and the spring of the town of Lügde. At this point, the legend of the "old Känzler" is told, who played tricks on the farmers and animals. A short distance further on, you will reach the hiking parking lot again.
General information
informations
- Familiy-Friendly
- Nature Highlight
- Loop Road
- Labelling
- Barrier-Free
More info
This is a quality B hiking trail.
Directions
The Lügder Mythenweg is marked with a curved yellow "M" on a green background.
From the hiking parking lot, first follow the slightly sloping tarred road to the left. After about 200 meters you reach the edge of the forest. Here, an inconspicuous, slightly ascending grass path leads to the right in the direction of the house. Follow this until you reach the crossroads, where you turn diagonally left. From here, follow the hollow path for about 450 meters to the crossroads. The first legend site awaits you at this crossroads.
The Mythenweg now leads you directly through a wooded area for around 400 meters. At the wooden bench, enter the forest and follow the markings on the trees diagonally to the right up to Herlingsburg Castle. The old Lügder connecting path to the castle can still be guessed through the hollows in the forest floor. After you have crossed the coniferous forest and left the section with the deciduous trees behind you, you will come across a small forest path again. Follow this to the left until you reach the north gate of Herlingsburg Castle.
Cross the north gate with its imposing boundary stone and turn left immediately, following the path along the rampart to the refuge. Here you leave the rampart to the right and cross the inside of the rampart to the north gate. The Mythenweg now leads straight ahead down the sloping forest path. After about 500 meters you reach the next crossroads, which you follow for 600 meters to the left. At the end of this path, an information board about the "Wölbäcker" awaits you. At this junction, follow the forest path to the left.
After around 650 meters, the path forks. Keep left and follow the path for another 250 meters to the next fork, where you also continue to the left. A little further on, you will pass a crossroads where you will be directed to the nearby "Bomhof". Follow the path straight ahead. At the next fork, where the story of the Känzler is told, turn right and follow the path to the tarred road. Follow this road to the left until you reach the hiking parking lot again after around 300 meters.</p
Safety Guidelines
The Mythenweg runs along a very old connecting road through the forest, which has deliberately not been surfaced. When it is wet and leaves are falling, the paths can become very slippery and impassable. Please watch out for branches and wind breakage.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, reading glasses, camera, binoculars and have fun exploring the Lügde legends & myths!
Tip
You can find out even more about Herlingsburg Castle, its cultural history and popular beliefs on a guided hike. And if you like it rustic, book a Germanic picnic for your hiking group right by the wayside!
Further information: Lügde Tourist Information (telephone: 05281-7708-70, e-mail: touristinfo@luegde.de)
Getting there
Drive to Lügde via the B1. From the town hall in Lügde's old town, turn left onto Mittlere Straße in the direction of Ortsteile or Höxter until you reach the traffic circle. Leave the traffic circle at the second exit in the direction of Eschenbruch. Cross the Emmer and follow Eschenbrucher Straße for about 2.5 kilometers. On the left-hand side is the "Hermannstal" hiking parking lot with the hiking sign for the Mythenweg. Start the circular trail from here.
Navigation destination: Eschenbrucher Straße 3, 32676 Lügde
Parking
The hiking parking lot "Hermannstal" is designed for four to five cars.
Public transit
Travel by train:
Lügde is located directly on the Hanover (airport) - Paderborn (main station) rail link. The station is served by the S5 line once an hour. You can find more information about your route on the Deutsche Bahn AG website.
Travel by bus:
Line 732 Lemgo-Blomberg-Bad Pyrmont, bus stop: "Markt"
From Höxter, take line 595 to Rischanau "Post", from there continue with line 761, bus stop "Markt"
There is no public transport to the "Hermannstal" hiking parking lot. However, our local cab company will be happy to take you to the starting point (RiDa-Car, tel. 05281-7005). Alternatively, the Mythenweg can be perfectly combined with the Siebenquellen circular trail.</p
Literature
Accompanying brochure "The Lügde Myth Trail around Herlingsburg Castle", available from Lügde Tourist Information (phone: 05281-7708-70, e-mail: touristinfo@luegde.de)
Additional Information
Further information on this route can be found here.