Bielefeld, North Rhine-WestphaliaLeineweberdenkmalStiftskirche SchildescheRuine des JostbergklostersRuine Stiftskirche in MüdehorstBartholomäuskircheEbberg
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Bielefeld

Bielefeld is a city in Regierungsbezirk Detmold district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany of about 331,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit: 72 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 49 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Leineweberdenkmal, Altstädter Nicolaikirche and Ravensberger Spinnerei.

52.0333° N, 8.5333° EPop. 331,906

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km227
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Leineweberdenkmal

Heritage site · 2 km

Must-see

Altstädter Nicolaikirche

Church · 2 km

Must-see

Ravensberger Spinnerei

Heritage site · 2 km

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One day from Bielefeld

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bielefeld
  2. Ruine des Jostbergklostersheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dorfkirche Steinhagenchurch · 30 min
  4. Ruine Stiftskirche in Müdehorstheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Windweheniederungnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ebbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bielefeld
Today’s loopBielefeldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bielefeld?

Leineweberdenkmal (heritage site, about 2 km), Altstädter Nicolaikirche (church, about 2 km), Ravensberger Spinnerei (heritage site, about 2 km), Neustädter Marienkirche (church, about 2 km), Burg Und Festung Sparrenberg (heritage site, about 3 km), Stiftskirche Schildesche (church, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bielefeld?

227 places on Spotwander: 72 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Bielefeld?

Altstädter Nicolaikirche, about 2 km by road; Neustädter Marienkirche (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bielefeld?

Leineweberdenkmal, about 2 km by road; Ravensberger Spinnerei (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bielefeld?

Start in Bielefeld, visit Ruine des Jostbergklosters, then Dorfkirche Steinhagen, then Ruine Stiftskirche in Müdehorst, then Windweheniederung, then Ebberg, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

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