The girl Agnes and the boy Konrad, who themselves come from Blankenrode, tell wandering visitors their personal story and lead them on a 2.6-kilometer circular trail through their former residential area to the former production sites of their fathers. The castle in the east of the complex is also audibly explored; the desolate fall of the city and its ultimate downfall in 1393 are thematized through horn sounds, crackling fire, and clashing swords.
History fans cannot stop marveling when they learn at the stopping points that the city once dominated the surrounding area and controlled the Warburg path. This was a significant trade route of the region and a crucial connection for the transport of goods. Today, only remnants of ramparts, city walls, gates, and the castle testify to the former grandeur. It's good that the next motion sensor is not far away, which starts the following audio clip with a resonant sound.
Families planning a longer vacation in the Teutoburg Forest should consider a hiking trip on the "Discovery Tour - From Hermann to Velmerstot." Here, the path "Oh! 1." between the Hermann monument and the LWL Open-Air Museum Detmold is particularly recommended. The cultural site is the largest open-air museum in Germany. Visitors gain insights into the work processes of the 19th century on the extensive grounds with 120 historical buildings. In the workshops, they can look over the shoulders of bakers, blacksmiths, and photographers at their daily work.
