The Römer-Lippe-Route - Roman history and water adventures by bike

Along the longest river in North Rhine-Westphalia, you can experience not only wonderful nature experiences in the Lippe meadows, but also historical relics from the old Roman period and immerse yourself particularly deeply in the past of the region. The Römer-Lippe-Route connects numerous excavation sites and historical places along the Lippe as a 295-kilometer long-distance cycle route. Write the story in the river! The Römer-Lippe-Route begins at the Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold, accompanies the Lippe from its source to where it flows into the Rhine and ends at the Römerpark in Xanten, which is probably one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Germany.

295 + 184 kilometers of history in the river

Whether you are on the 295-kilometer main route or on one of the 184-kilometer themed loops: Experience the story in the river! The Lippe, the longest river in North Rhine-Westphalia, lures with an eventful past and invites you to a voyage of discovery of historical format. It has had a lasting impact on the areas and residents along its banks at all times, and the Romans already recognized its importance.

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Diverse cycling experiences in five regions

On its gentle course, the Lippe connects five regions in one of the most varied federal states in Germany: the Teutoburg Forest, the Sauerland, the Münsterland, the Ruhr area and the Lower Rhine. The Lippe, a river that is worth discovering, has a long-distance cycle path of the highest quality along the Römer-Lippe-Route! This route is the new destination for cyclists, nature lovers and all visitors who are enthusiastic about Roman culture, water adventures and European history.