Wersen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A notable starting point in Wersen is the Großen Sloopsteine. From here, the Sloopsteener Seerunde begins, an easy circular hike of around 6.7 kilometres, for which approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes is indicated. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Wersen can then continue their search for accommodation.

Nature

The Sloopsteener Seerunde runs around Niedringhaussee through woodland and along shady paths. It also offers views of the water and provides a habitat for numerous birds. The combination of the circular trail, wooded sections and body of water defines the natural character of the route.

Culture

The Großen Sloopsteine in Wersen are a Neolithic megalithic tomb of the Funnel Beaker culture, dating from around 3000 BC. The structure measures approximately 24 by 8 metres and is described as the best-preserved megalithic tomb in Westphalia.

The village church in Wersen, which is listed as a protected monument, dates back to a chapel built around 1150. The present late Romanesque, vaulted parish church partly dates from 1271. It was extended in 1886 with a west tower and in 1906 with a side aisle on the south side.

The listed double workers’ house in Wersener Holz stands on private property. Entry is prohibited unless permission has been granted.

Surroundings

The surrounding area of Wersen includes the Diocesan Museum, Gertrudenberg and Nordberg. Pyer Ding and Hollager Berg are located near Wersen. In the wider regional area are the Holterberg ruins and Lage Monastery. The named places are thus spread across different spatial relationships around Wersen.

Getting There

The Sloopsteener Seerunde can be reached by bus S10 via the Lotte-Wersen stop. The bus journey is followed by an approximately 1.5-kilometre connecting path to the Sloopsteine.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lotte.