Cycling at Haus Rüschhaus

Haus Rüschhaus on the 100 Castles Route offers the perfect transition from urban Münster to the rural surroundings. The Münsterland cycle path network passes directly by the historic building and offers countless opportunities for small and large cycling tours. A classic for cyclists is a tour to Hülshoff Castle near Havixbeck. The city centre of Münster is also only a few kilometres away and can be easily reached by bike. A very beautiful destination for nature lovers are the picturesque Rieselfelder fields in the north of Münster.

The Rüschhaus House in the Münsterland Cycling Region

4,500 km of signposted cycle paths criss-cross the Münsterland. Haus Rüschhaus can also be reached via the practical junction system. With the junction system, you can easily put together your favourite route with a few numbers.

Haus Rüschhaus in Münster is located at junction 7
Distance to Hülshoff Castle: 4.6 km
Distance to Münster city centre: 6.5 km

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Four in one go

From Münster it is only a few kilometres by bike via the 100 castles route to Haus Rüschhaus. Just follow the route to Havixbeck and experience Haus Vögeding, Hülshoff Castle and Haus Havixbeck on the way.

By the way: From Havixbeck there is an hourly regional train back to Münster - journey time approx. 17 minutes.

Themed routes at Haus Rüschhaus

100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route South Course
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On the south course
210 km | easy | circuit
Magnificent buildings characterise the Münsterland region. On the southern course of the 100 Castles Route, they are lined up like a string of pearls over 210 kilometres. Fantastic castles and palaces await you.
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100 Castles Route 100 Castles Route North Course
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On the north course
305 km | medium | circuit
Mighty castles, romantic manor houses and mysterious monasteries - welcome to the northern course of the 100 Castles Route. Extraordinary landscapes crown your cycle tour through the northern Münsterland.
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R1 European Cycle Route On the way on the R1 European Cycle Route
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On to new horizons
3,500 km | Route | medium
Fascination Europe - on the R1 European Cycle Route you can experience it with every turn of the pedals. Cosmopolitan cities and romantic villages, maritime landscapes and unspoilt nature, urban lifestyle and country lust - a cycle route through the regions of the continent.
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Day tour from Haus Rüschhaus

You cycle along a flat stretch of road in the direction of Havixbeck. The famous poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff used to walk along these paths. You will reach her birthplace, the picturesque Hülshoff Castle, after just a few kilometres. Hülshoff Castle is already the turning point of the cycle tour. Back to Münster, the cycle path leads through the district of Roxel and then on to the Allwetterzoo. The city centre of Münster is now in front of you. The magnificent Münster Castle is the next impressive building on the route. Take a leisurely detour into the old town and visit the Prinzipalmarkt and the cathedral. Saddle up again and it's not far to Haus Rüschhaus.

The day's route from Haus Rüschhaus at a glance

22 km
Circuit
easy
Day trip
Castle/Family
Münster

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The best cycle tours at Haus Rüschhaus

Places of great stories Hülshoff Castle in Havixbeck
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Northwest of Münster you cycle in the footsteps of great history. Münster Castle, Hülshoff Castle and Rüschhaus House shine from afar!
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