--- title: "Hermannshöhen - Etappe 01 von Rheine nach Hörstel" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/hermannshoehen-etappe-01-von-rheine-nach-hoerstel" description: "The stage at a glance:Start and finish point of the stageThe route starts at the train station in Rheine in the flat Münsterland region and leads along the gently flowing Bevergerner Aa to the idyllic town center of Bevergern.Length of the stage in kilometers / elevation gain / route characterThe stage is approx. 20 kilometers long, largely flat and easy to walk.Scenic featuresThe route runs from the picturesque Ems floodplains to the drier and less nutrient-poor areas of the Gellendorfer Mark and the \"Wilden Weddenfeld\". This is an inland dune landscape that is almost completely forested. Characterized by old forests, pines and gnarled oaks, but also by flowering rough pastures, heathland and junipers, the landscape is unique and fascinating.Note: On warm summer days, the pines exude their very special scent and are reminiscent of a Mediterranean pine grove.Highlights on the routeThe Bentlage recreation area in Rheine offers a beautiful combination of nature and culture. The former saltworks in the Salinenpark are a reminder of the time when salt was mined between green spaces and old trees with historic buildings. The Naturzoo Rheine is also located here and is a popular excursion destination for families with its native and exotic animals.The lock system of the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Hörstel is a technical masterpiece. Here, visitors can watch ships passing through and gain an impression of how the locks work.The Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst in Hörstel is a former monastery that is now used as an art and cultural center. Not only can you visit exhibitions here, but you can also explore the historic monastery church with mill, bakery and brewery.The historic town center of Bevergern in Hörstel has numerous well-preserved half-timbered houses and small stores.You can also find a good interactive map from Outdooractive with the stage here." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186027/7e5f68e4def73a66888ba923358b2718a4d4f6f43728899e7a3b78e55890e104/levedags-m-hle-rast.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Hermannshöhen - Etappe 01 von Rheine nach Hörstel ================================================= - 19.24 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Long-distance hiking trail Levedags Mühle: Rast Levedags Mühle: Rast Blick auf die Innenstadt Nasses Dreieck in Hörstel mit Infostelle "Red Box" Bergeshöveder Steg am Nassen Dreieck Startpunkt der Hermannshöhen an der Tourist-Info in Rheine Rheine\_ Emsauen\_Steffen Gude\_2000.jpg Rheine\_Bauersfrau Dietlinde\_Rheine Tourismus Veranstaltungen eV.JPG Rheine\_Marktplatz03\_Bildrechte EWG Rheine.jpg Rheine\_Emswehr 2\_Foto\_ Rheine Tourismus Veranstaltungen eV\_Y Mokdad.jpg Rheine\_Falkenhof\_Yassine Mokdad.jpg Rheine\_Vogelperspektive\_Foto\_ Rheine Tourismus Veranstaltungen eV\_St Gude.jpg Rheine\_Pinguine Naturzoo Rheine\_Foto\_ Rheine Tourismus Veranstaltungen eV.JPG Rheine\_Emsuferansicht\_Foto\_ Rheine Tourismus Veranstaltungen eV\_St Gude.jpg Markierung Hermannsweg.jpg - 5:15 h - 19.24 km - 28 m - 17 m - 30 m - 50 m - 20 m - - Start: Rheine train station - Destination: Hörstel wet triangle or Hörstel railroad station **The first stage of the Hermannshöhen leads through the picturesque Ems floodplains and the wild dune landscape before reaching the historic towns along the route. There are no steep climbs on this stage. A perfect warm-up for the more challenging stages that follow.** **The stage at a glance:** 1. **Start and finish point of the stage** The route starts at the train station in Rheine in the flat Münsterland region and leads along the gently flowing Bevergerner Aa to the idyllic town center of Bevergern. 2. **Length of the stage in kilometers / elevation gain / route character** The stage is approx. 20 kilometers long, largely flat and easy to walk. 3. **Scenic features** The route runs from the picturesque Ems floodplains to the drier and less nutrient-poor areas of the Gellendorfer Mark and the "Wilden Weddenfeld". This is an inland dune landscape that is almost completely forested. Characterized by old forests, pines and gnarled oaks, but also by flowering rough pastures, heathland and junipers, the landscape is unique and fascinating. **Note:** On warm summer days, the pines exude their very special scent and are reminiscent of a Mediterranean pine grove. **Highlights on the route** - The **Bentlage recreation area in Rheine** offers a beautiful combination of nature and culture. The former **saltworks in the Salinenpark** are a reminder of the time when salt was mined between green spaces and old trees with historic buildings. The **Naturzoo Rheine** is also located here and is a popular excursion destination for families with its native and exotic animals. - The **lock system of the Dortmund-Ems Canal** near Hörstel is a technical masterpiece. Here, visitors can watch ships passing through and gain an impression of how the locks work. - The **Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst** in Hörstel is a former monastery that is now used as an art and cultural center. Not only can you visit exhibitions here, but you can also explore the historic monastery church with mill, bakery and brewery. - The **historic town center of Bevergern** in Hörstel has numerous well-preserved half-timbered houses and small stores. You can also find a good interactive map from Outdooractive with the stage . Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rheine train station - Tourist information Destination Destination Hörstel wet triangle or Hörstel railroad station Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (12%) Street (4%) Asphalt (10%) Gravel (15%) Trail (37%) Path (21%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The tourist information office with the starting point of the Hermannshöhen is located diagonally to the left opposite Rheine station forecourt. From here, follow the Hermannsweg trail marked with a white H on a black background. This stage leads to the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest near Hörstel-Bevergern. From here, the actual ridge trail of the Hermannshöhen begins. If you want to complete the hike after this stage of the Hermannshöhen, follow the Hermannshöhen to Hörstel train station. Here you can catch local transport back to the starting point in Rheine. **At the end of the stage you will find the following quality establishment der Hermannshöhen:** \- Hörstel OT Riesenbeck: Hotel Riesenbeck, Tel. 05454-3969895, Read more Tour information - Good Connection to public Transport - Possibility of Accommodation - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Suitable for Winter - Tour with Dog Equipment No direct refreshment stops between Rheine and Bevergern. Take enough drinks with you. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** A30 Rheine Nord, direction city center to the train station . Navi destination address: Bahnhofsstraße, Rheine Read more **Parking****At the starting point:** Bahnhofstraße 32, 48431 Rheine  approx. 175 m to the trail **Parking along the route** Parking lot at the stadium Hörstkamp 19, 48431 Rheine  approx. 100 m to the path Bus stop of the Stadtwerke C8 Bustreff Rheine - Dutum/Waldhügel Parking lot zum Weddenfeld Zum Weddenfeld 33, 48432 Rheine (300m further) approx. 350 m to the path Bus stop Elte, Wischmannstraße C6 Rheine Bustreff - Elte/Mesum Read more **Public transportation**Detailed information for your journey by public transport can be found .   **The smart number for buses and trains in NRW:** Electronic timetable information: 08006 - 50 40 30 (free of charge) OWL Verkehr GmbH: 05231/977 681   Bus timetable information online: Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Tourist information - Hotel garni Contact 48431 Rheine Download GPX file - - - -