Discover Beckum

Cycling through the cement district

The 27-kilometre Cement Route offers a distinctive perspective on Beckum. This scenic circular cycling route passes through the Beckum cement district and gives visitors an insight into the past and present of industrial cement production. The route passes abandoned industrial heritage sites and stretches of natural landscape. Both industrial traces and natural spaces are part of this ride. If you would like to explore Beckum by bike and learn about cement production along the way, this is a clearly defined tour. Its length helps you gauge how much time to allow for the outing.

Hiking trails and local history around Höxberg

The 14-kilometre Höxberg Panorama Circular Route links natural and cultural landscapes with Beckum's local history. It consists of two sections that can be hiked separately: the approximately 8-kilometre “Höxberg Discovery Trail” and the approximately 6-kilometre “Trip to the Megalithic Tomb”. You can choose between the full circular route and either of the two sections. The distances are approximate; both sections can be hiked separately. The route is suitable for families but is not barrier-free. This is important to bear in mind when choosing a hike for your family.

The Soestwarte on Höxberg is a striking testament to Beckum's history. Its tower is 23.30 metres high and is one of Beckum's landmarks. It is one of the last surviving witnesses to the town's medieval fortifications and defensive structures. The Soestwarte thus offers another way to explore the town's history: alongside its industrial development, Beckum's former fortifications are also part of its past.

Experience Beckum independently and at the town festival

For an independent digital exploration, there is the geolocation-based “Beckum AR Town Tour”. The virtual mascot “Kater Murr” guides visitors to the town's sights, allowing them to explore Beckum at their own pace. Unlike a scheduled event, this gives you the option to include the town tour as a separate way of exploring the town in your travel plans.

The Pütt Days are a regular fixture in the annual calendar. The town festival takes place every year across Beckum's town centre on the weekend of the first Sunday in September. The programme includes a stage, market stalls, activities and food and drink. If you would like to plan your trip around a town festival, this weekend is a useful date to bear in mind. The Pütt Days offer a different experience from exploring the countryside or discovering the town independently with Kater Murr: the focus here is on the festivities in the town centre.

Water skiing at Tuttenbrock Leisure Lake

Water skiing is another activity in Beckum. The “TwinCable Beckum” water-ski cable system has been operating at Tuttenbrock Leisure Lake since July 2013. It is suitable for beginners and experts alike. This makes it an option both for people who would like to try water skiing for the first time and for experienced riders. For families or travel groups with different interests, this is a specific activity option alongside cycling, hiking and exploring the town — without implying that every activity is equally suitable for everyone.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Beckum, you could first consider which of these reasons for travelling matters most to you: a longer cycling route, a network of trails to hike in full or in sections, local history, the town festival or water skiing. This makes it easier to assess Beckum as a holiday destination based on specific experiences.

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