Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion

Your first stage on the Hermannshöhen begins in Rheine. From here you hike a bit upstream along the Ems, which you cross at the so-called soldiers bridge. You have already left the city behind you and the Hermannshöhen meander through wide fields and small wooded areas in the direction of the Teutoburg

Over a distance of 230 kilometers, the Hermannshöhen connect the two traditional ridge trails "Hermannsweg" and "Eggeweg" and create a hiking experience with a unique combination of cultural and natural monuments. From the tranquil city of Rheine it goes to Marsberg.



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Your ninth stage begins once again at the foot of Hermann the Cheruscan. Here you descend from the Grotenburg and thus leave the Teutoburg Forest. The path initially leads through wooded terrain and passes the ruins of Falkenburg, a medieval hilltop castle, of which ramparts and foundations still remain

It feels like you've only just started, and already the final leg along the Hermannshöhen trail is upon you. Your destination is Marsberg on the gently flowing Diemel River. The route there is characterized by a mix of forest, open fields, and small settlements.



You leave the tranquil town of Blankenrode

The twelfth stage covers just under 20 kilometers and around 300 meters of elevation gain and loss. This makes it one of the more challenging sections of the tour. However, the route is rewarded with diverse scenery and attractive views.



After leaving Willebadessen behind, you'll initially descend slightly

Ten stages full of unique impressions are already behind you. And yet there is still plenty of new to discover. While dense mixed forests and fascinating ridge views are your constant companions today, small villages with their charm and at the very end an impressive tower beckon on the way.



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The tenth stage of the Hermannshöhen takes you gently up and down to fabulous views over the wide grass and forest landscape and right through the picturesque Natura 2000 area of Egge. The Lippische Velmerstot vantage point and starting point is the entrance portal to the extensive nature reserve. After

On the eighth stage, the Teutoburg Forest reveals its typical low mountain range character. While the bark beetle has left its mark in many places, new vistas open up. From Oerlinghausen, the trail leads directly uphill to the ridge path.



The path then descends gently through dense forest. Small clearings

The seventh stage of the Hermannshöhen trail begins at Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld. The route continues along the promenade, offering fantastic views over the city.



Soon, Bielefeld is behind you, and you hike gently uphill to the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest. Your next destination is the Eiserne

At the start of the sixth stage, you'll begin your ascent in Halle (Westphalia) to the marked hiking trail. After a final look at yesterday's destination, the tour can begin.



Today's route follows the relatively narrow ridge entirely. With no significant changes in elevation, you'll hike comfortably through