--- title: "Weg der Stille - (von Schwalenberg bis Marienmünster) - ökumenischer Pilgerweg von Schwalenberg nach Corvey -" url: "https://www.land-des-hermann.de/en/tour/weg-der-stille-von-schwalenberg-bis-marienmuenster-oekumenischer-pilgerweg-von-schwalenberg-nach-corvey" description: "The starting point of the ecumenical pilgrimage route is the historic town center of Schwalenberg, over which the castle of the same name towers, visible from afar. But the winding alleyways and the many richly decorated half-timbered houses also characterize the appearance of the small town. The trail first takes you on a loop along the Schwalenberger Stadtwasser. Not only can you listen to the gentle lapping of the water, but it is also worth taking a closer look: The topography of the castle hill and the slight gradient of the stream create the optical illusion that the water in Schwalenberg is flowing uphill.Before you continue on your way, you can pay a visit to the Evangelical Reformed Church of Schwalenberg. Inside the church, the Emmaus panel painting in the choir is worth seeing. It shows the resurrected Christ with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and is therefore the perfect introduction to the pilgrimage route - it is not just about the distance covered, but also about an inner journey.Through the Schwalenberg forest, which has been thinned out in some places by the bark beetle and opens up completely new views, the path leads you down to the Steinbach stream, which is crossed over a few stepping stones. At the Westerberg (just before Kollerbeck), you will have a wonderful panoramic view of the wide landscape. The ideal opportunity to take a short break, enjoy the view and listen to the silence. Continue along the Burgensteig trail, past the striking Oldenburg, to the former Benedictine Abbey of Marienmünster.The baroque monastery complex has made a name for itself as a \"monastery of sounds\": not only are top-class classical music recordings produced here, but numerous concerts and musical events are also held. Perhaps you are lucky enough to be able to listen to the sounds of the historic Johann Patroclus Möller organ in the abbey church (now a Catholic parish church) during your visit. This holds the sound memory of Westphalia and is known far beyond the region." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/694399/e8ecc97c4e25a76fdb7222c5e9374a3a98b80d67451c1e7f019bf6830175c093/blick-auf-die-abtei-marienm-nster.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Lippe > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Weg der Stille - (von Schwalenberg bis Marienmünster) - ökumenischer Pilgerweg von Schwalenberg nach Corvey - ============================================================================================================= - 16.87 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Regional hiking trail - Themed trail Blick auf die Abtei Marienmünster Aussicht am Westerberg (zwischen Kollerbeck und Schwalenberg) Besucherzentrum Fourm Abtei (Marienmünster) Holzweg an der Abtei Marienmünster Blick auf Schwalenberg - 4:58 h - 16.87 km - 410 m - 393 m - 189 m - 330 m - 141 m - - Start: Marktstraße, 32816 Schwalenberg - Destination: Marienmünster Abbey, 37696 Marienmünster **Stop & move on** The 41 km long "Path of Silence" invites you to engage with silence in three stages. To let thoughts come and move on. To pause and move on. The **first stage** leads from the historic old town of Schwalenberg to Marienmünster Abbey. The starting point of the ecumenical pilgrimage route is the historic town center of **Schwalenberg,** over which the castle of the same name towers, visible from afar. But the winding alleyways and the many richly decorated half-timbered houses also characterize the appearance of the small town. The trail first takes you on a loop along the **Schwalenberger Stadtwasser**. Not only can you listen to the gentle lapping of the water, but it is also worth taking a closer look: The topography of the castle hill and the slight gradient of the stream create the optical illusion that the water in Schwalenberg is flowing uphill. Before you continue on your way, you can pay a visit to the **Evangelical Reformed Church of Schwalenberg**. Inside the church, the **Emmaus panel painting** in the choir is worth seeing. It shows the resurrected Christ with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and is therefore the perfect introduction to the pilgrimage route - it is not just about the distance covered, but also about an inner journey. Through the Schwalenberg forest, which has been thinned out in some places by the bark beetle and opens up completely new views, the path leads you down to the Steinbach stream, which is crossed over a few stepping stones. At the Westerberg (just before Kollerbeck), you will have a wonderful panoramic view of the wide landscape. The ideal opportunity to take a short break, enjoy the view and listen to the silence. Continue along the Burgensteig trail, past the striking Oldenburg, to the former **Benedictine Abbey of Marienmünster**. The baroque monastery complex has made a name for itself as a "monastery of sounds": not only are top-class classical music recordings produced here, but numerous concerts and musical events are also held. Perhaps you are lucky enough to be able to listen to the sounds of the historic Johann Patroclus Möller organ in the abbey church (now a Catholic parish church) during your visit. This holds the sound memory of Westphalia and is known far beyond the region. Read more Logo Weg der Stille Logo Weg der Stille Logo des spirituellen Pfades "Weg der Stille" auf grünem Hintergrund mit weißem stilisierten Pfad. Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The path is marked in both directions with the "Path of Silence" logo. Read more Route markings Logo "Path of Silence" Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Labelling - Possibility of Accommodation - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Coming from Detmold on the B 239 towards Steinheim, continue on the L 886 towards Schieder. In Schieder follow the L 886 towards Schwalenberg. The parking lot is on the right-hand side. Read more **Parking**Parking lot on the L 886 (Mengersenstr., 32816 Schwalenberg) Read more **Public transportation**It is generally possible to return to the starting point of the hike by public transport. However, you should find out about the timetable and transfer times in advance. The link leads to the regional timetable information: Simply enter the start stop and the destination (stop: Schwalenberg, Am Oekerberg - is approx. 1km from the start of the tour) and select the desired time. Read more Additional information www.weg-der-stille.de Read more Contact person Kulturland Kreis HöxterCorveyer Allee 7 37671 Höxter License (master data) Kulturland Kreis Höxter Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the peace and quiet in the Marienmünster abbey church or stroll through the monastery garden, which was laid out according to historical models. Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Church - Nature trail 42.33 km - Regional hiking trail Contact 37696 Marienmünster Download GPX file - - - -