--- title: "Hermannshöhen - Etappe 06 von Halle (Westf.) bis Bielefeld" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/hermannshoehen-etappe-06-von-halle-westf-bis-bielefeld" description: "The stage at a glance: 1.            Short stage routeThe 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 characterThe stage is about 17 kilometers long and has an altitude difference of about 375 meters. The route is moderate and undulating overall. 3.             Scenic featuresOn 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.Highlights on the routeThe 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" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371561/9f5c580c1690c531512273c095baec2c4f951f46c8c9e84c6b2ffd38107cd9ab/steinhagen-schwedenschanze-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-f-grawe-97-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Hermannshöhen - Etappe 06 von Halle (Westf.) bis Bielefeld ========================================================== - 16.48 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Long-distance hiking trail Steinhagen-Schwedenschanze-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (97).JPG Logo Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland Logo der Top Trails of Germany Logo der Hermannshöhen Peter August Böckstiegel Museum Werther Peter August Böckstiegel Museum Werther Logo der Hermannshöhen Museum für Kindheits- und Jugendwerke bedeutender Künstler in Halle Westfalen Steinhagen-Hörstation-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (91).JPG Steinhagen-Schwedenschanze-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (92).JPG Steinhagen-Wacholderheiden-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (107).JPG Bielefeld-Kletterpark-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-026.jpg Bielefeld-Kletterpark-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-039.jpg Bielefeld-Tierpark Olderdissen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-014.jpg Bielefeld-Tierpark Olderdissen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-024.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-010.jpg Bielefeld-Bauernhausmuseum-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-T-Evers-050.jpg Halle-HagedornDenkmal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-089\_lowres.jpg - 4:45 h - 16.48 km - 375 m - 399 m - 118 m - 309 m - 191 m - - Start: Halle (Westphalia), railroad station - Destination: Bielefeld, Sparrenburg Castle **From the heart of Hall to the center of the metropolis of Bielefeld - the narrow ridge of the Teutoburg Forest leads you on this day's stage in the footsteps of the Counts of Ravensberg. The narrow ridge of the Teutoburg Forest offers fantastic views and leads through a varied landscape.** **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. **Highlights on the route** - 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 Read more Hermannshöhen: Wanderabenteuer im Teutoburger Wald entdecken. Perfekte Trails für Naturfreunde. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Halle (Westphalia), railroad station - Historic town centre - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Museum/exhibition - Information point - Nature reserve/natural monument - Zoo/wildlife park - Museum/exhibition - Museum/exhibition - Train station - Town hall/citizens’ services - Museum/exhibition - Castle/palace Destination Destination Bielefeld, Sparrenburg Castle Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Asphalt (9%) Gravel (38%) Trail (42%) Path (9%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions After on the ridge of the mountain range, follow its signs with the "H" to Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld. It is also possible to hike from Werther via the If you want to descend before the end of the stage, this is possible via the down to Steinhagen. **The following quality establishments of the Hermannshöhen are located on this stage:** **Halle Westfalen:** - Hotel Grünwalde, tel. 05201-659100, - Hotel Rehkitz, Tel. 05201-873330  , Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Possibility of Accommodation - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Stop at an Inn - Tour with Dog Equipment Sturdy shoes, camera and binoculars. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A33, via B68 in the direction of Bielefeld or Osnabrück Read more **Parking****Parking at the starting point:** **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 Weg 61 Bielefeld-Werther-Halle **Hiking parking lots with local transport connections along the route:** **Hiking parking lot Ascheloh/Grüner Weg** Grüner Weg 44, 33790 Halle (Westf.) directly on the way Bus stopHalle-Ascheloh, Haus Ascheloh 68 Werther-Halle/Ascheloh-Steinhagen **Wanderparkplatz Bergfrieden** Isingdorfer Weg 33, 33824 Werther direkt am Weg **Kein 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 stop 24 Großdornberg - BI-Jahnplatz - BI-Sieker **Parking lot at Johannisberg** Dornberger Str. 53, 33615 Bielefeld direkt am Weg Bus stopBauernhausmuseum 24 Großdornberg - BI-Jahnplatz - BI-Sieker **Parking lot Sparrenburg (chargeable)** Am Sparrenberg 38, 33602 Bielefeld Below the castle Bus/light railAdenauerplatz or Landgericht Light rail line 2 Altenhagen -BI-Hbf - SiekerLight rail line 1 Senne- Bi Hbf - Schildesche 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) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take enough time to visit the Olderdissen zoo and the Sparrenburg castle in BIelefeld. Secret tip: Café in the farmhouse museum... Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Zoo/wildlife park - Museum/exhibition - Information point - Museum/exhibition - Museum/exhibition - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Museum/exhibition - Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course - Venue - Castle/palace Show more Contact 33790 Halle (Westf.) Download GPX file - - - -