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Ein kleiner Stadtrundgang durch die Kernstadt

Short facts

  • start: Emmerauenpark
  • destination: Emmerauenpark
  • easy
  • 2,62 km
  • 38 minutes
  • 6 m
  • 106 m
  • 102 m
  • 20 / 100
  • 20 / 100
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The historic half-timbered houses, the old fortifications and the buildings give an idea of the history of the former farming town.

The Easter wheel town of Lügde looks back on a long history that can still be felt in many places today. The past comes alive particularly in the historic town center with its fully preserved town wall, fortified towers and half-timbered houses. The town is one of the most cohesive farming towns in our country and is therefore also a member of the "Historic Town Centers in East Westphalia/Lippe" association.

The town was first mentioned in a document in 784 as "villa liuhidi". The actual founding of the town of Lügde dates back to 1245. It was laid out as a "small fortified town" and was the fortified center for the territorial policy of the Counts of Pyrmont until 1668. Take a short tour of the historic old town and discover the most beautiful sights of this farming town.

Auto-Route der Deutschen Märchenstraße
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Tour waypoints

General information

informations
  • Suitable for Pushchair
  • Familiy-Friendly
  • Stop at an Inn
  • Loop Road
  • Barrier-Free
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This is a walking path.

Directions

The tour starts in the Emmerauenpark and then takes you along the town wall, past the oldest houses in the town and the former Franciscan monastery. You then walk towards the fortified tower in Winkel, walk a little further along the town wall and then turn into Seilerstraße at the St. Johannis Protestant church. At the market square, you can make a detour to the tourist information office and then admire St. Mary's Catholic Church. Continue through the "Vordere Straße" to the Johannes Gigas monument and then over the old rampart to the Kilianskirche church. After visiting the Romanesque church, the tour takes you past the local history museum through "Hinter Straße" and back to your starting point.

Tip

The large churches of St. Marien and St. Kilian are well worth a visit. The history of the town can also be explored in the local history museum.

Getting there

A detailed description of how to get there by car can be found here.

Parking

Public and free parking spaces are available in the city center. You can find an overview here.

Public transit

By bus (bus stop: "Markt"):

The Emmerauenpark can be reached on foot in approx. 3 minutes.

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By train:

The Emmerauenpark can be reached on foot in approx. 10 minutes.</p

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Further information can be found here.

Pavings

  • Unknown (2%)
  • Street (14%)
  • Asphalt Coating (69%)
  • Path (14%)

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