- 04:45 h
- 375 m
- 399 m
- 118 m
- 309 m
- 191 m
- 16.48 km
- Start: Halle (Westphalia), railroad station
- Destination: Bielefeld, Sparrenburg Castle
The stage at a glance:
1. Short stage route
The stage starts at the "Kaffeemühle" viewpoint, which you can reach via an access path from the train station through the town center with its completely enclosed church square. You reach Bielefeld via Steinhagen on the Kammweg. After passing the Hünenburg castle on Bielefeld's Johannisberg, the route takes you down the Osning Pass until you reach your destination - the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld.
2. Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route character
The stage is about 17 kilometers long and has an altitude difference of about 375 meters. The route is moderate and undulating overall.
3. Scenic features
On this stage, you hike along the narrow ridge of the Teutoburg Forest and can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Once you reach Sparrenburg Castle, you will be rewarded with a particularly beautiful panoramic view.
- The Schwedenschanze is a historic fort from the 17th century. It once served as a defensive structure during the Thirty Years' War and is home to a small restaurant, which is open at weekends in good weather. From here, you can see the Wiehen and Weser mountains in the distance.
- The Olderdissen Animal Park directly on the Hermannsweg is a popular excursion destination for families. Here you can experience around 450 animals of 100 different species in a natural environment. The zoo is open all year round and there is no admission charge.
- The Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum is the oldest open-air museum in Westphalia. A small, cozy museum where you can visit historic half-timbered houses and learn more about life in the countryside in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- You can reach the old town of Bielefeld via Winzker's Garten on the Johannisberg. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of your destination, Sparrenburg Castle.
- Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld is one of the city's most famous landmarks. It was built in the 13th century and once served as a fortress and residence for the counts of Bielefeld. It is worth taking a guided tour through the casemates and climbing the tower. But beware: The bats must not be disturbed in winter, so guided tours are not possible from November to March.
A wonderful alternative interactive tour map can be found here
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
It is also possible to hike from Werther via the Rundwanderweg Werther
If you want to descend before the end of the stage, this is possible via the Weg für Genießer down to Steinhagen.
The following quality establishments of the Hermannshöhen are located on this stage:
Halle Westfalen:
- Hotel Grünwalde, tel. 05201-659100, www.gruenwalde.de
- Hotel Rehkitz, Tel. 05201-873330 ,www.hotel-rehkitz.de
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Possibility of Accommodation
Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Parking lot "Alter Busbahnhof", free of charge, opposite the train station
Parking lot Schützenberg
Schützenberg 4, 33790 Halle (Westf.)
approx. 250 m to the path
Bus stopHalle, Tiefer Weg61 Bielefeld-Werther-Halle
Schedule informationHiking parking lots with local transport connections along the route:
Hiking parking lot Ascheloh/Grüner Weg
Grüner Weg 44, 33790 Halle (Westf.)
directly on the wayBus stopHalle-Ascheloh, Haus Ascheloh
68 Werther-Halle/Ascheloh-SteinhagenWanderparkplatz Bergfrieden
Isingdorfer Weg 33, 33824 Werther
direkt am WegKein Anschluss an den Nahverkehr!
Parkplatz Schwedenschanze
Zur Schwedenschanze 75, 33619 Bielefeld
approx. 300 m to the path
No connection to public transport!!!Parking lot Peter auf'm Berge (chargeable!)
Bergstraße 45, 33619 Bielefeld
directly on the path
Bergstraße bus stop24 Großdornberg - BI-Jahnplatz - BI-Sieker
Schedule informationParking lot at Johannisberg
Dornberger Str. 53, 33615 Bielefeld
direkt am WegBus stopBauernhausmuseum
24 Großdornberg - BI-Jahnplatz - BI-SiekerParking lot Sparrenburg (chargeable)
Am Sparrenberg 38, 33602 Bielefeld
Below the castle
Bus/light railAdenauerplatz or LandgerichtLight rail line 2 Altenhagen -BI-Hbf - SiekerLight rail line 1 Senne- Bi Hbf - Schildesche
Schedule informationDetailed information for your journey by public transport can be found here.
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: westfalentarif.de
Additional information
Contact person
Ms. Ina Bohlken
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Secret tip: Café in the farmhouse museum...
