Kierspe: Reservoir Trails, Museums and Listening Points
Accommodation in Kierspe
Reservoir trails, unusual collections and demonstrations of historic production machinery give Kierspe its distinct character. You can plan your stay around whether you would rather walk a route, visit exhibitions or get a hands-on insight into former production methods. These differences are also a useful starting point when considering which experiences you want to focus on when choosing a holiday apartment in Kierspe.
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Trails around the reservoirs
The Kierspe Reservoir Route starts and ends in the district of Rönsahl. Along the way, it circles the Kerspe Reservoir. This gives you the option of starting the tour in a particular district and returning there. No specific route length is given; if you are looking for a stated distance to plan your day, you will find one for the loop around the Jubach Reservoir.
The path around the Jubach Reservoir is 2.7 km long. From the Herlinghausen-Volme hiking car park, the reservoir can only be reached on foot. This access information is important for your planning: a walk is part of the visit. The distance and access details help distinguish this destination from the Kierspe Reservoir Route, for which no length is stated here.
Museums with very different collections
The Kierspe Bakelite Museum is described as unique in Germany and displays several thousand exhibits in a changing exhibition. The focus is on products made of Bakelite, the world’s first plastic. Items on display include kitchen machines, bicycle grips, light switches and a “magic lantern,” as well as Volksempfänger radios, ashtrays, hair dryers and typewriters. The varied examples bring the collection’s breadth to life: it ranges from household and everyday objects to devices and items with quite different functions.
The Fritz Linde Museum is devoted to books and letters by Fritz Linde, Kierspe’s local poet. The Märkisches Zinnfigurenkabinett (Märkisches Tin Figure Cabinet) has a different focus: around 15,000 tin figures and 50 dioramas are on display. You must arrange an appointment with Detlef Voigt-Wetzel in advance to visit. So, if you want to include collections in your trip, these destinations differ both in what they exhibit and in the appointment required for the tin figure cabinet.
Demonstrations and listening points
The Schleiper Hammer is located in the Schleipetal, a right-hand tributary valley of the Volme, within the city of Kierspe. Visitors can watch demonstrations of historic production machinery there and try their hand at using it. This is a different kind of visit from viewing exhibits: here, the focus is on the machinery and trying things out for yourself. If you are interested in this side of Kierspe, you can consider the Schleiper Hammer as a destination in its own right when choosing your experiences.
The Kierspe Listening Points comprise ten audio points spread across the city. They offer another option alongside the reservoir trails and museums. Closed groups can also book a city tour of Kierspe. This gives you a choice of different formats for your plans: a tour, individual museum visits, a demonstration, listening points or a tour for a closed group.
Which experiences do you want to shape your trip?
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Kierspe, it is best to start with your personal priorities. For a trip where you enjoy getting around on foot, the Kierspe Reservoir Route and the 2.7 km path around the Jubach Reservoir are two options described in specific terms. Culture enthusiasts can compare the different collections; a prior appointment is required at the Märkisches Tin Figure Cabinet. If you would rather watch a demonstration and get hands-on, the Schleiper Hammer offers a different kind of experience.
More local pages: Meinerzhagen, Plettenberg, Herscheid, Balve, Menden, Schalksmühle, Halver and Werdohl.
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