Hermannshöhen stage 8 ◎ Oerlinghausen ⮕ Detmold

05:00 h
383 m
249 m
160 m
379 m
219 m
17.94 km
Start: Oerlinghausen Church
Destination: Hermann monument near Detmold

Accompanied by wonderful views, this stage takes you from the small mountain town of Oerlinghausen to the Hermannsdenkmal monument. The beautiful stage leads out of town and presents a breathtaking natural landscape with cultural highlights.

The stage at a glance:

1. Start and finish point of the stage

The stage starts in the center of Oerlinghausen and ends at the impressive Hermannsdenkmal on the 356 m high Grotenburg in Hiddesen.

2. Length of the stage in kilometers / elevation gain / route character

The stage is around 18 kilometers long and has an elevation gain of around 390 meters. The route often leads through densely wooded areas.

3. Scenic features

Breathtaking views of the landscape and numerous cultural sights await you on the hike. The route is mostly densely wooded.

Highlights on the route

An old windmill stump, the "Kumsttonne" (Kumst = cabbage) on the Tönsberg is the landmark of Oerlinghausen. The mill was built in 1753 and lost its wings in a storm and remained standing on the hill in this condition.
The imposing memorial was erected in 1930 as a Memorial of Honor in memory of the fallen soldiers of the Royal Infantry Regiment No. 145. Today, this place is a reminder of peace and reconciliation and is an important historical monument in the region.
At two listening stations in Oerlinghausen, Anna & Hermann tell exciting stories about the town. The first listening station is located at the Kumsttonne and another at the Lönsstein. The second listening station tells you exciting facts about gliders. A third audio station on the route is located in Lage-Hörste.
The Rethlager springs - a natural monument on the Hermannsweg - are karst springs that carry very cold water all year round. They are located on the northern slope of the Teutoburg Forest on the edge of the Dörenschlucht gorge. The Rethlage rises at this point and flows into the Werre on its further course.
The Donoper Teich nature reserve is a popular destination for hikers, walkers and families. The area is an important habitat for many rare animal and plant species and offers a breathtaking natural backdrop. The Donop pond used to be used for fish farming. Even today, you can still observe various species of fish from the shore.
The Hiddeser Bent (Bent = peaty moor) is a nature reserve and is the last surviving hillside moor in the Teutoburg Forest. Here you can discover many rare plant species, including 13 different types of peat moss. There is a viewing platform on the northern edge of the bog, which offers sweeping views across the moor.
The Hermannsdenkmal on the 356 m high Grotenburg in Hiddesen is probably the most famous excursion destination in the Teutoburg Forest. It was built to commemorate the "Battle of the Teutoburg Forest" and is an impressive monument with a total height of 54 m. Tip: You have a great view of the landscape from the monument's viewing platform.

Note: Information about the monument is available at the local tourist information office

A good interactive tour map for the stage can be found here

Start

Oerlinghausen Church

Kletterpark am Hermannsdenkmal

Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course

Fürstliches Residenzschloss Detmold

Fortress/Castle

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Follow the Hermannsweg marker "H".

If necessary, use the Z Augangsweg Lage-Hörste to descend early.

Our quality establishment of the Hermannshöhen in stage proximity:

Hotel Landhaus Hirschsprung, Detmold
www.landhaus-hirschsprung.de, Tel. 05231-8785000
Pension Haus Berkenkamp Lage-Hörste
www.haus-berkenkamp.de; Tel.: 05232 71178
Hotel Mügge am Iberg
www.hotel-muegge.de; Tel 05202 - 3599

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Possibility of Accommodation
Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Please take plenty of provisions with you on the route, which has only a few places to stop for refreshments and ends with a steep climb!

Don't forget: Binoculars and camera. Hiking boots are useful.

Directions & Parking facilities

A2, exit Bielefeld Zentrum, B 66 direction Lage/Detmold. Take the L 751 to Oerlinghausen.

Parking at the starting point:

Parking lot Marktplatz Oerlinghausen

Marktstraße 16, 33813 Oerlinghausen

approx. 350 m to the path

Bus stopMarktplatz

39 BI-Sennestadt - BHF Oerlinghausen

38 Oerlinghausen - Stieghorst Zentrum (Stadtbahn)

Schedule information

Parking along the route:

Parking Welschenweg

Freibad Oerlinghausen

Welschenweg 108, 33813 Oerlinghausen

approx. 450 m to the path

No connection to local transport available!

Wanderparkplatz Bienenschmidt

Kalkreute 100, 32791 Lage

approx. 50 m to the trail

No connection to public transport available!

Parkplatz Freibad

Am Fischerteich 12, 32758 Detmold

direkt am Weg

Bus stopSandstraße

390 Augustdorf - Pivitsheide - Detmold BHF

Schedule information

Wanderparkplatz Donoper Teich

Stoddartstraße 336, 32760 Detmold

directly on the way

No connection to local transport available!

Wanderparkplatz "Mufflonkamp"

Heidentalstraße 52A, 32760 Detmold

50 m to the trail

Bus stopMaiweg

792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal)

Schedule information

Parking lot at Hermannsdenkmal (chargeable)

Grotenburg 2, 32760 Detmold

approx. 50 m to the path

Bus stop Hermannsdenkmal

792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal)

Schedule information

You can find detailed information for your journey by public transport here.

The smart number for bus and train 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

www.hermannshoehen.de

www.oerlinghausen.de

www.lage.de

www.detmold.de

www.hermannsdenkmal.de

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author