Deister

Birdsong, the rustling of leaves, enchanted trails—at elevations of up to 405 meters, a variety of experiences blending nature and culture await you. Time and again, your gaze wanders over the vast expanses of the Calenberger Land or into the Weserbergland; time and again, picturesque spots invite you to have a picnic and rustic restaurants beckon you to stop for a bite to eat.

Here, the journey itself is a rewarding destination that hikers, walkers, and cyclists discover for themselves all year round. Day-trippers with picnic baskets feel just as at home here as long-distance cyclists passing through. You can also easily cycle around the Deister in four stages covering a total of 80 kilometers on the Deisterkreisel loop. A set of four brochures and map excerpts provides practical tips and background information. They are available at the tourist information offices.

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The historical treasures along the way enhance the experience in and around the Deister as much as you’d like. Impressive manors, beautiful village churches, and half-timbered houses bear witness to centuries past. Magnificent parks, interesting museums, numerous water and windmills, and the architecture of the Weser Renaissance offer highlights for the whole family. Barsinghausen and Wennigsen are known for their culturally and historically significant monasteries. And last but not least, the traces of coal mining provide an informative change of pace.

Worth a visit all year round!

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The wooded mountain range with surrounding fields is a perfect spot for cyclists and hikers. An annual highlight: the Deistertag.

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