Augustdorf Dune Trail – Augustdorf Dune Field loop from Ölbachtal mit Augustdorfer Dünenfeld

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock

Augustdorf Dune Trail – Augustdorf Dune Field loop from Ölbachtal mit Augustdorfer Dünenfeld

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Augustdorf Dune Trail – Augustdorf Dune Field loop from Ölbachtal mit Augustdorfer Dünenfeld

03:20

13.0km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Bench with a view of the Augustdorf Dune Field

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the landscape from here is particularly beautiful.

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2.76 km

Heathland Lounger in Senne Dunes

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Just take a little break on the lounger, enjoy the view and the scent of the heather in your nose.

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3.53 km

Augustdorf Dune Trail

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Nice round trip

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3.59 km

Observation tower with a view of the Wistinghauser Senne

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The dune tower offers an overview of the dune landscape towards the Teutoburg Forest.

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3.75 km

Heather fields in the Teutoburg Forest / Egge Mountains Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

In the middle of a heather field. Breathe deeply and enjoy the wonderful scent.

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10.3 km

Oelbachsee

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idyllic place by the lake

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11.2 km

The protection area located between Stukenbrock and Augustdorf and adjoining the Senne military training area is characterized by the box valley of the near-source oil stream, its dry valley adjoining …

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11.3 km

View of the Sennesand Dune Field

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The viewing platform is beautifully designed. Beautiful view.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

5.68 km

949 m

530 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

3.26 km

984 m

305 m

282 m

179 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Aussichtsplattform – Blick auf das Dünenfeld Runde von Stukenbrock

Today we took advantage of the nice weather and went for a great walk around the military training area. Hardly anyone around, wonderful silence in the forest and we enjoyed nature.

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February 9, 2025,Ölbachtal und Augustdorfer Dünenfeld - Erlebnistour in der Senne 🌍⛅️🌳🌲🍀

This varied hike takes you through a very beautiful part of the Senne, in the area between Oerlinghausen, Stukenbrock and Augustdorf. It provides insights into the "Alte Senne" with centuries-old farms, historic boundary stones, wet and dry valleys, fragrant pine forests, beautiful heaths, blueberry and cranberry bushes. Dunes up to twelve meters high that were created in the Ice Age …

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November 2, 2024,Ölbachtal und Augustdorfer Dünenfeld - Erlebnistour in der Senne 🌍⛅️🌳🌲🍀

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October 1, 2021,Ölbachtal und Augustdorfer Dünenfeld - Erlebnistour in der Senne 🌍⛅️🌳🌲🍀

This varied hike leads in a very beautiful part of the Senne, in the area between Oerlinghausen, Stukenbrock and Augustdorf. It gives insights into the "Alte Senne" with centuries-old farms, historical boundary stones, wet and dry valleys, fragrant pine forests, beautiful heather areas, bilberry and lingonberry bushes. Up to twelve meters high dunes, which were created in the Ice Age, …

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July 3, 2025,Ölbachtal und Augustdorfer Dünenfeld

Hike No. 17: Ölbach Valley and Augustdorf Dune Field, an adventure tour in the Senne, from the book: The Most Beautiful Half-Day Hikes in the Paderborn Region and Egge Mountains (K. H. Schäfer & G. Kaiser, 2017)

What I particularly liked about this hike is that it runs almost entirely on beautiful, sandy paths and trails typical of the Senne …

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