Location: Discover Brickmaking History and Routes

Lage lies on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest and has a distinctive focus: brickmaking. The museum, guided town tours and themed routes offer different perspectives on the town’s history and landscape. Whether you prefer exploring culture or heading out on a tour, the range of experiences can shape your stay.

Brickmaking History and Guided Town Tours

The LWL Industrial Museum Ziegelei Lage presents the history of brickmaking in the district of Hagen. The historic facilities of a former family-owned brickworks have been fully preserved. This makes Lage home to a tangible example of the region’s industrial past.

Public guided town tours take place from April to October. Their themes include history, architecture and art, as well as stories about well-known figures from Lage. Check dates and times before your trip. Individual group tours and special offers for school and children’s groups can also be booked. If you are planning a visit with a children’s group, ask about availability for your preferred date.

Individual places also give a town walk a historical dimension: the Zieglerbrunnen is a destination on the historic market square. The Johannissteine are regarded in Lage as a prehistoric place of worship and a natural monument. The TAOASIS Fragrance Garden is considered a place for relaxation, discovery and experiences with natural fragrances; check visiting options and the programme in advance.

Cycling Routes with Their Own Themes

The approximately 30-kilometre circular tour “In the Footsteps of Lippe Brickmakers” starts and ends at Lage railway station. Check the latest route information before setting off. The Rübenroute offers a different thematic perspective: it focuses on sugar beet and includes agricultural information, viewpoints and rest areas. The Tichlerroute follows the region’s traditional brickmaking.

The routes therefore have different focuses: “In the Footsteps of Lippe Brickmakers” specifies a circular route, its length, and its start and end point; the Rübenroute focuses on agriculture, while the Tichlerroute follows the region’s brickmaking tradition. This lets you choose which theme best suits your planned outing. Digital cycling routes can be accessed via smartphone or GPS app; check in advance whether your preferred platform is available.

Lage has numerous hiking and cycling trails; the Hermannsweg is also among those mentioned. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can include these trails in your plans alongside the themed cycling tours.

Hiking Trails in the Wider Destination of Lippe

The wider destination of Lippe has a hiking network of around 2,000 kilometres. It includes part of European long-distance hiking trail E1, as well as the award-winning “Hermannshöhen” and “Hansaweg” trails. This overview of Lippe complements the local options with a regional hiking dimension.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Daily Plans

When looking for accommodation in Lage, it helps to first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. If town history and guided tours are a priority, bear in mind that the season runs from April to October. Lage railway station is specified as the start and end point for the approximately 30-kilometre brickmakers’ circular tour. You can weigh these details against your other interests and personal accommodation requirements to plan a stay that suits you.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Lippe.