On one of the oldest hiking trails on the Tönsberg hill in Oerlinghausen, you'll find a wealth of history, with ancient walls and natural monuments, peppered with impressive views in all directions.

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Last updated: April 1, 2025

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Hünenkapelle Ruins on Tönsberg

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The Hünenkapelle (also called Hünenkirche, Tönskapelle, or Antoniuskapelle) on the ridge of the Tönsberg in Oerlinghausen is the ruin of an early medieval hall church, of which only the surrounding …

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Philosophers' Path Oerlinghausen

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The Philosophenweg runs above Oerlinghausen with attractive views and descriptive panels with philosophical wisdom. Easy to reach from the mountain town via the Himmelsleiter up to the Kumsttonne.

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Alexander Church, Oerlinghausen

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In the 13th century, the center of Oerlinghausen developed around the Alexander Church. The church is mentioned as early as 1201 and a document from 1225 shows Oerlinghausen as the seat of an archdeaconate.

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4.38 km

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1.29 km

117 m

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3.57 km

1.74 km

980 m

452 m

351 m

301 m

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Highest point (310 m)

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Teutoburger Wald UrlaubsregionNovember 15, 2022

On one of the oldest hiking trails on the Tönsberg hill in Oerlinghausen, you'll find a wealth of history, with ancient walls and natural monuments, peppered with impressive views in all directions.
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The starting point is at the old rectory. You can park your car nearby in the "Unter der Howe" hiking car

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