Off to the moor! - Woeste, water buffalo and wellness

The region around Bad Sassendorf is characterized by its largely flat yet varied, attractive landscape and offers the ideal conditions for relaxed cycling.

Here you cycle through the fertile Bördeland landscape with its farmsteads and old villages, through colorful meadows, along idyllic river courses and discover not only the wonderful nature but also old alleys with historic half-timbered houses in typical Westphalian style.

The "northern loop" takes you to the Bad Sassendorf districts of Bettinghausen and Ostinghausen and the "Woeste" moorland and nature reserve right in the middle. It's worth taking a look through binoculars here! The 50-hectare fen between the confluence of the Ahse and Woestebach rivers is one of the last remaining calcareous fens in the region. The varied mosaic of shallow water and flood zones with ponds, reedbeds and wet grassland has developed into an important habitat for animals and plants, a real magnet for birds. The observation point provides a fantastic view of the birdlife and the impressive water buffalo that are kept open in the area.

The tour leads back in a wider arc along the Ahse and the edge of Soest. For a shortcut, it is worth taking a detour through the pretty Bad Sassendorf district of Weslarn.

After the cycle tour, the cafés and restaurants, the SoleTherme thermal baths and the spa gardens invite you to relax and unwind, or you can explore the secrets of the white gold in the Westfalen Salt Worlds adventure museum.