--- title: "Pilgerweg Sigwardsweg" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/tour/pilgerweg-sigwardsweg" description: "Who was Sigward?Sigward was the 25th Bishop of Minden. He exercised his office from 1120 to 1140 and came from high Saxon nobility. As a boy, he was handed over to the Minden church for spiritual education as a \"puer oblatus\". After attending the Minden and Hildesheim cathedral schools, he became provost and was elected Bishop of Minden by the convent in 1120.Bishop Sigward was a highly educated and well-traveled man. He became a loyal follower and advisor to the Saxon duke Lothar of Supplingenburg, who was crowned emperor in Rome in 1125. Sigward's lands also included the Idensen estate in the Deister foreland south of the Steinhuder Meer. From 1129 to 1134, he built his own church and burial church there, a jewel of Romanticism with precious medieval frescoes. He loved this place and must have traveled the distance between Minden and Idensen very often.Pilgrimage or hike in Sigward's footsteps:With the Sigward Trail from Minden to Idensen, we would like to lead you in his footsteps and introduce you to the rich ecclesiastical history of a part of the old diocese of Minden. Two different routes, a southern and a northern route, each with five stages, connect a total of 24 pilgrim stations. Together they form a circular pilgrimage route of approx. 170 km in length. You will get to know a diverse landscape of low mountain ranges, lowlands and floodplains with lively towns and the tranquillity of sacred places.Pilgrimage means setting out and gaining distance:from the hectic pace of everyday life with obligations and appointments,from habits and comforts,from the images that others have of me,from the image I have of myself.The further pilgrims move away from these familiar paths, the closer they come to their inner path, their true path in life. Surprising encounters, looking back and reminiscing, becoming aware of their own faith, experiencing what really sustains them. Sigward's motto is: \"Sum quod eram, ne eram quod sum.\" \"I am who I was, but was not who I am.\" is also the motto of the Sigward Trail.Stops along the Sigward Trail:Stage 1 from Minden - PW-Hausberge 13 km1 Minden: Cathedral, St. Marien, St. Martini, St. Simeonis, Petrikirche2 Porta Westf.-Barkhausen: Hist. chapel3 Wiehengebirge: Margarethenklus / KreuzkircheStage 2 from PH-Hausberge - Bückeburg 15 km4 Porta Kanzel (former Antoniuskapelle), St. Walburga5 Porta Westf.-Nammen: St. Laurentius Chapel6 Kleinenbremen: Church7 Bückeburg: town church, castle chapel, Jetenburg churchStage 3 from Bückeburg - Obernkirchen 11 km8 Obernkirchen: abbey, collegiate church of St. MarienStage 4 from Obernkirchen - Bad Nenndorf 25 km9 Apelern: two-aisled hall church10 Rodenberg: St. Jacobi church, St. Johannes church11 Bad Nenndorf: Godehardi churchStage 5 from Bad Nenndorf - Idensen 15 km12 Idensen: Sigwards churchStage 6 from Idensen - Loccum 21 km13 Bergkirchen: Katharinenkirche14 Bad Rehburg: Friederikenkapelle15 Luccaburg16 Loccum: KlosterStage 7 from Loccum - Stolzenau 17 km17 Heimsen: Kirche18 Schlüsselburg: Saalkirche- StolzenauStage 7a from Loccum - Großenheerse 24 kmStage 8 from Stolzenau - Großenheerse 24 km19 Schinna: Kloster20 Nendorf: Klosterkirche21 Buchholz: Dorfkirche- GroßenheerseStage 9 from Großenheerse - Petershagen 15 km22 Raddestorf: Lutherkirche23 Ovenstädt: Romanesque Apostelkirche24 Petershagen: St. PetrikircheStage 10 from Petershagen - Minden 15 km1 Minden: Cathedral, St. Marien, St. Martini, St. Simeonis, PetrikircheWalking the Sigwardweg is at your own risk. A disclaimer applies to any damage that may occur. This disclaimer applies in particular to the use of forest and woodland paths.Safety information:Throughout the entire tour, please note that the paths are used at your own riskNo guarantee is given for the usability of the pathsIn the towns/places, increased attention is generally requiredOn the tour, you must expect to encounter danger spots, such as bollards, barriers and unsecured crossings" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/693725/40281d19764ff0533059cf835e1004e39615dfcb908e6476532d0d50afe8d8db/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Pilgerweg Sigwardsweg ===================== - 163.10 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Forest road - Walking / hiking The Loccum Monastery Ruins of an old stone structure surrounded by lush woodland in sunny weather. The historic Raddestorf church with its striking bell tower is nestled in lush greenery. The Friederikenkapelle Bad Rehburg is located on the edge of the forest and features neo-Gothic architecture. Gothic church in Petershagen with high vaults, colored windows and an ornate chandelier. Schinna Monastery with historic brick buildings and well-tended gardens in a rural setting. The Protestant church in Heimsen Brick church in Ovenstädt with clock tower, surrounded by old trees and with a small forecourt. A historic half-timbered church with a stone façade and red tiled roof, surrounded by trees and meadows. Historic Nendorf church with brick clock tower, surrounded by autumn trees and a clear sky. Red sign with the inscription "Sigwardsweg", attached to a wooden post. Background blurred. Blue metal sign with Gothic inscription "Pilgerhaus" attached to a rustic brick and wood façade. - 42:10 h - 163.10 km - 1,454 m - 1,442 m - 27 m - 360 m - 333 m Pilgrimage - a path to oneself. Pilgrimage in the old diocese of Minden: Pilgrimage route over approx. 170 km. Who was Sigward? Sigward was the 25th Bishop of Minden. He exercised his office from 1120 to 1140 and came from high Saxon nobility. As a boy, he was handed over to the Minden church for spiritual education as a "puer oblatus". After attending the Minden and Hildesheim cathedral schools, he became provost and was elected Bishop of Minden by the convent in 1120. Bishop Sigward was a highly educated and well-traveled man. He became a loyal follower and advisor to the Saxon duke Lothar of Supplingenburg, who was crowned emperor in Rome in 1125. Sigward's lands also included the Idensen estate in the Deister foreland south of the Steinhuder Meer. From 1129 to 1134, he built his own church and burial church there, a jewel of Romanticism with precious medieval frescoes. He loved this place and must have traveled the distance between Minden and Idensen very often. Pilgrimage or hike in Sigward's footsteps: With the Sigward Trail from Minden to Idensen, we would like to lead you in his footsteps and introduce you to the rich ecclesiastical history of a part of the old diocese of Minden. Two different routes, a southern and a northern route, each with five stages, connect a total of 24 pilgrim stations. Together they form a circular pilgrimage route of approx. 170 km in length. You will get to know a diverse landscape of low mountain ranges, lowlands and floodplains with lively towns and the tranquillity of sacred places. Pilgrimage means setting out and gaining distance: from the hectic pace of everyday life with obligations and appointments, from habits and comforts, from the images that others have of me, from the image I have of myself. The further pilgrims move away from these familiar paths, the closer they come to their inner path, their true path in life. Surprising encounters, looking back and reminiscing, becoming aware of their own faith, experiencing what really sustains them. Sigward's motto is: "Sum quod eram, ne eram quod sum." "I am who I was, but was not who I am." is also the motto of the Sigward Trail. Stops along the Sigward Trail: Stage 1 from Minden - PW-Hausberge 13 km 1 Minden: Cathedral, St. Marien, St. Martini, St. Simeonis, Petrikirche 2 Porta Westf.-Barkhausen: Hist. chapel 3 Wiehengebirge: Margarethenklus / Kreuzkirche Stage 2 from PH-Hausberge - Bückeburg 15 km 4 Porta Kanzel (former Antoniuskapelle), St. Walburga 5 Porta Westf.-Nammen: St. Laurentius Chapel 6 Kleinenbremen: Church 7 Bückeburg: town church, castle chapel, Jetenburg church Stage 3 from Bückeburg - Obernkirchen 11 km 8 Obernkirchen: abbey, collegiate church of St. Marien Stage 4 from Obernkirchen - Bad Nenndorf 25 km 9 Apelern: two-aisled hall church 10 Rodenberg: St. Jacobi church, St. Johannes church 11 Bad Nenndorf: Godehardi church Stage 5 from Bad Nenndorf - Idensen 15 km 12 Idensen: Sigwards church Stage 6 from Idensen - Loccum 21 km 13 Bergkirchen: Katharinenkirche 14 Bad Rehburg: Friederikenkapelle 15 Luccaburg 16 Loccum: Kloster Stage 7 from Loccum - Stolzenau 17 km 17 Heimsen: Kirche 18 Schlüsselburg: Saalkirche - Stolzenau Stage 7a from Loccum - Großenheerse 24 km Stage 8 from Stolzenau - Großenheerse 24 km 19 Schinna: Kloster 20 Nendorf: Klosterkirche 21 Buchholz: Dorfkirche - Großenheerse Stage 9 from Großenheerse - Petershagen 15 km 22 Raddestorf: Lutherkirche 23 Ovenstädt: Romanesque Apostelkirche 24 Petershagen: St. Petrikirche Stage 10 from Petershagen - Minden 15 km 1 Minden: Cathedral, St. Marien, St. Martini, St. Simeonis, Petrikirche Walking the Sigwardweg is at your own risk. A disclaimer applies to any damage that may occur. This disclaimer applies in particular to the use of forest and woodland paths. **Safety information:** - Throughout the entire tour, please note that the paths are used at your own risk - No guarantee is given for the usability of the paths - In the towns/places, increased attention is generally required - On the tour, you must expect to encounter danger spots, such as bollards, barriers and unsecured crossings Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Weekly market - Place of interest - Fountain - Castle - Glass works - Tours 277.10 km - Walking / hiking 8.60 km - Walking / hiking 7.25 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke** Portastraße 13 32423 Minden Download GPX file - - - -