--- title: "Hermannshöhen - Etappe 12 von Willebadessen nach Blankenrode" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/hermannshoehen-etappe-12-von-willebadessen-nach-blankenrode" description: "The stage at a glance:Short stage routeThe starting point for this stage is Willebadessen railroad station. From here, you hike along the access path towards the telecommunications tower up to the Egge. The Eggeweg leads you along the ridge to the \"Kleiner Herrgott\" - the remains of a stone monument. The trail then leads above the rugged sandstone cliffs of the Teutonia Klippen through a beech forest. Passing the sea of cliffs and rocks, you reach the summit of the \"Nadel\" - a mountain peak - via a steep path into the Schwarzbachtal valley, a European nature reserve. On the rest of the stage, you reach the medieval ruins of Blankenrode. Stage 12 of the Hermannshöhen hiking trail ends in Blankenrode.Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route characterThe stage is 19 kilometers long and has an altitude difference of 270 metres. It is moderately difficult and suitable for experienced hikers.Scenic featuresRugged rocky slopes, dark waters, a bird sanctuary, romantic gorges, beautiful views of the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park landscape and impressive rock formations, beech forests and semi-natural deciduous forests await you on this stage. With a bit of luck, you may spot the resident black stork in the bird sanctuary. There are numerous spring outlets surrounded by lush herbaceous vegetation such as ferns, horsetails and sour grasses, streams and diverse vegetation. At the Teutonia cliffs you can see collapsed tunnels, pits, slag heaps and pings as evidence of the iron industry. In the \"Bleikuhlen\" nature reserve, you can discover the blue to purple-flowered galmei violet, an endemic species that only occurs here in Europe.Break tip: At the \"Bierbaums Nagel\" observation tower: in good weather, you have a wonderful view here, which, according to legend, extends as far as Kassel - as I said, according to legend...Highlights on the routeThe Gorge of the \"Old Railway\": a natural monument with rugged cliffs and dark waters. The gorge was created by earlier tunnel constructions. However, these were discontinued due to water ingress and difficulties in constructing the route. An educational trail from the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park provides information about the events surrounding this historic construction site. There is also another listening station here, where Anna & Hermann, a senior citizen with local knowledge and his granddaughter, reveal details about the historic construction site. The Teutonia Cliffs are an impressive natural spectacle. This is the site of an abandoned iron ore mine, where collapsed tunnels, pits, slag heaps and sinkholes are reminders of the iron industry. Did you know? The area was named after the Teutonia Society bought up the forest. The former Hardehausen Monastery was founded by Cistercian monks in 1140, making it the oldest Cistercian monastery in Westphalia. The Bison enclosure at the Hammerhof forest information center near Warburg-Scherfede is a show enclosure for bison and other wild animals. A new observation tower provides views and insights into the enclosure. The medieval town fortress of Blankenrode is a border fortress built in the middle of the 13th century AD by the Prince-Bishop of Paderborn on the mountain spur of the Egge. Although the town was completely destroyed in 1390, scattered remains of ramparts, ditches and walls are still visible today and bear witness to the town's former existence. Family tip: There is an audio museum in the deserted town, where Agnes and Konrad, two children from the old town of Blankenrode, take visitors on a special journey of discovery. In this way, the medieval town is brought back to life. You can find a good alternative interactive tour map of the stage here" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371689/a5d44e92a494c03077d8075291fe6156315c0a297b7963aa3852def5cec46011/lichtenau-alte-eisenbahn-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-062-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Hermannshöhen - Etappe 12 von Willebadessen nach Blankenrode ============================================================ - 19.46 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Long-distance hiking trail Lichtenau-Alte Eisenbahn-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-062.jpg Logo Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland Logo der Top Trails of Germany Blick auf das Kloster Willebadessen Warburg-Hammerhof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-017.jpg Lichtenau-Alte Eisenbahn-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-069.jpg Lichtenau-Alte Eisenbahn-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-068.jpg Lichtenau-Alte Eisenbahn-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-059.jpg Willebadessen-Warburg-Scherfede, Zionsberg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-036.jpg Warburg-Hammerhof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-029.jpg Warburg-Hammerhof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-032.jpg Warburg-Hammerhof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-A-Röser-003.jpg Willebadessen-Bierbaums-Nagel-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (116).JPG Willebadessen-Bierbaums-Nagel-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (114)\_3000.jpg - 6:30 h - 19.46 km - 276 m - 326 m - 272 m - 426 m - 154 m - - Start: Willebadessen, transmission tower - Destination: Lichtenau-Blankenrode **This stage of the Eggeweg leads through an almost deserted landscape, which has been designated a European bird sanctuary. The trail runs as a cliff path in gentle curves through the beauty of the Egge and offers fascinating views of the rugged rocky slopes and cliffs.** **The stage at a glance:** 1. **Short stage route** The starting point for this stage is Willebadessen railroad station. From here, you hike along the access path towards the telecommunications tower up to the Egge. The Eggeweg leads you along the ridge to the "Kleiner Herrgott" - the remains of a stone monument. The trail then leads above the rugged sandstone cliffs of the Teutonia Klippen through a beech forest. Passing the sea of cliffs and rocks, you reach the summit of the "Nadel" - a mountain peak - via a steep path into the Schwarzbachtal valley, a European nature reserve. On the rest of the stage, you reach the medieval ruins of Blankenrode. Stage 12 of the Hermannshöhen hiking trail ends in Blankenrode. 2. **Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route character** The stage is 19 kilometers long and has an altitude difference of 270 metres. It is moderately difficult and suitable for experienced hikers. 3. **Scenic features** Rugged rocky slopes, dark waters, a bird sanctuary, romantic gorges, beautiful views of the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park landscape and impressive rock formations, beech forests and semi-natural deciduous forests await you on this stage. With a bit of luck, you may spot the resident black stork in the bird sanctuary. There are numerous spring outlets surrounded by lush herbaceous vegetation such as ferns, horsetails and sour grasses, streams and diverse vegetation. At the Teutonia cliffs you can see collapsed tunnels, pits, slag heaps and pings as evidence of the iron industry. In the "Bleikuhlen" nature reserve, you can discover the blue to purple-flowered galmei violet, an endemic species that only occurs here in Europe. **Break tip:** At the "Bierbaums Nagel" observation tower: in good weather, you have a wonderful view here, which, according to legend, extends as far as Kassel - as I said, according to legend... **Highlights on the route** - The **Gorge of the "Old Railway"**: a natural monument with rugged cliffs and dark waters. The gorge was created by earlier tunnel constructions. However, these were discontinued due to water ingress and difficulties in constructing the route. An educational trail from the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park provides information about the events surrounding this historic construction site. There is also another **listening station** here, where Anna & Hermann, a senior citizen with local knowledge and his granddaughter, reveal details about the historic construction site. - The **Teutonia Cliffs** are an impressive natural spectacle. This is the site of an abandoned iron ore mine, where collapsed tunnels, pits, slag heaps and sinkholes are reminders of the iron industry. **Did you know?** The area was named after the Teutonia Society bought up the forest. - The former **Hardehausen Monastery** was founded by Cistercian monks in 1140, making it the oldest Cistercian monastery in Westphalia. - The **Bison enclosure at the Hammerhof forest information center** near Warburg-Scherfede is a show enclosure for bison and other wild animals. A new observation tower provides views and insights into the enclosure. - The medieval **town fortress of Blankenrode** is a border fortress built in the middle of the 13th century AD by the Prince-Bishop of Paderborn on the mountain spur of the Egge. Although the town was completely destroyed in 1390, scattered remains of ramparts, ditches and walls are still visible today and bear witness to the town's former existence. **Family tip:** There is an audio museum in the deserted town, where Agnes and Konrad, two children from the old town of Blankenrode, take visitors on a special journey of discovery. In this way, the medieval town is brought back to life.  You can find a good alternative interactive tour map of the stage Read more Markierungszeichen Eggeweg.jpg Markierungszeichen Eggeweg.jpg Wanderweg-Symbol Eggeweg in Nordrhein-Westfalen, emblematischer Teil der Hermannshöhen-Route. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Willebadessen, transmission tower - Archaeological site - Shelter/hut Destination Destination Lichtenau-Blankenrode Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (92%) Gravel (1%) Trail (3%) Path (4%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The Eggeweg is marked with a white horizontal cross (Andreas kreuz, X1) in both directions by the Eggegebirgsverein. The Eggeweg is a section of the European long-distance hiking trail E1. You can also reach the Eggeweg via the or from the train station. You will find this quality establishment in Hermannshöhen along the way:  **Willebadessen** - Avenarius Wohlfühlhotel DER JÄGERHOF, , Tel. 05646 - 8010 Read more Tour information - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Tour with Dog Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A44, exit 64-Diemelstadt in the direction of Willebadessen. Read more **Parking****Parking at the starting point:** **Parkplatz Bahnhof Willebadessen** Am Bahnhof 1, 34439 Willebadessen approx. 50 m to the path Bahnhof Willebadessen **Parking lot Alte Eisenbahn** L763, 34439 Willebadessen direction Kleinenberg directly on the way **No connection to local transport available!!** **Parking along the way:** **Parking lot Grunewald** Hauptstr. 80, 33165 Lichtenau approx. 50 m to path Bus stopKleinenberg, Grunewald S85 Paderbron - Warburg **Parkplatz Grunewald** Hardehauser Straße, 33165 Lichtenau direkt am Weg Bus stopLichtenau-Blankenrode 479 Lichtenau - Blankenrode (restricted) Read more **Public transportation** **Detailed information about your journey by bus and train can be found** **The smart number for bus and train in NRW:** 08006 - 50 40 30 (free from the German landline network). . Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Safety guidelines A total of 28 rescue points have been created on the Eggeweg. They are used to indicate the location as precisely as possible in the event of danger so that the rescue station can find the scene of the accident promptly and reliably. The following rescue points are registered with the emergency call center on this section: Alte Eisenbahn- Hütte, Krollhütte, Borlinghauser Hütte, Bördeweg Nadel, Roters Eiche Hütte, Mittelwald Hütte, Blankenroder Hütte Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/exhibition Contact 34439 Willebadessen Download GPX file - - - -