--- title: "Erlesene Natur: Desenberg - Aufforderung zum Tanz auf dem Vulkan" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/erlesene-natur-desenberg-aufforderung-zum-tanz-auf-dem-vulkan" description: "The mountain is not only very attractive for people. It serves as a landmark for numerous insects, including the swallowtail, probably the most beautiful butterfly in the Weserbergland. In the area of the castle ruins, you can observe it quietly as it \"dances in the air\".The Desenberg is part of the \"Exquisite Nature\" area. There are a total of 18 such adventure areas in the Kulturland district of Höxter. They are all part of the \"Natura 2000\" protected area system and are therefore part of our European natural heritage!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/884064/7524fa04090e4a5c3cbda90c8239584c27641278dce574d1a672ef490bf8f7da/burgruine-desenberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Erlesene Natur: Desenberg - Aufforderung zum Tanz auf dem Vulkan ================================================================ - 1.71 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Gravel - Themed trail Burgruine Desenberg Desenberg Der Desenberg aus der Ferne Burgruine Desenberg Mauerabschnitt der Burgruine Desenberg Desenberg mit Burgruine - 0:38 h - 1.71 km - 84 m - 91 m - 243 m - 314 m - 71 m - - Start: Parking lot at Desenberg - Destination: Parking lot at Desenberg The Desenberg rises a good 150 m above the Warburg Börde. The striking appearance of this cone-shaped mountain and the castle ruins has always fascinated people and made it a popular destination for excursions. The mountain is not only very attractive for people. It serves as a landmark for numerous insects, including the swallowtail, probably the most beautiful butterfly in the Weserbergland. In the area of the castle ruins, you can observe it quietly as it "dances in the air". The Desenberg is part of the "Exquisite Nature" area. There are a total of 18 such adventure areas in the Kulturland district of Höxter. They are all part of the "Natura 2000" protected area system and are therefore part of our European natural heritage! Read more Wegemarkierung Erlesene Natur Wegemarkierung Erlesene Natur Logo für Wege der Erlesenen Natur Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Asphalt (3%) Gravel (13%) Path (82%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the parking lot > 130m over an asphalt farm road > turn right on the gravel path towards the castle ruins Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Labelling Equipment Camera, binoculars Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From the A 44 (exit 65), take the B252 towards Warburg. In Warburg, turn left towards the station, past the station, following the L 552/838 towards Daseburg. At Gutshof Rothehaus, turn right towards Desenberg. Read more **Parking**Parking lot at Desenberg Read more **Public transportation**Warburg train station with ICE stop, from there take the bus to the bus stop "Daseburg, Rotehaus". Read more Additional information The Desenberg is part of the "Exquisite Nature". There are a total of 18 such adventure areas in the Kulturland district of Höxter, all of which are located in and around FFH areas. They are all components of the "Natura 2000" protected area system and are therefore part of our European natural heritage! Read more License (master data) Kulturland Kreis Höxter Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Experience the swallowtail "dancing" in the air! Visit the Desenberg in early summer in good weather. Read more Safety guidelines Relatively steep but easy to walk ascent, in the upper section difficult ascent due to log steps. The entire Desenberg is an important nature reserve. Therefore, no plants may be picked and the paths may not be left. Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Contact Desenbergstraße 101 34414 Warburg Download GPX file - - - -