--- title: "Historischer Wanderweg Lage-Hörste" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/historischer-wanderweg-lage-hoerste" description: "Traces of history can be found in every region, especially in every village or urban landscape. In this sense, every landscape is a mirror of the past, present and future of its inhabitants. The \"Historical Hiking Trail\" in Lage-Hörste has set itself the task of making the historical past of Hörste accessible to the interested layman. This is done using the example of the Hörste farms. Since the redistricting in 1970, the district of Hörste has belonged to the town of Lage. For centuries, Hörste was a farming communityand an independent political municipality. Today, Hörste also includes the old districts of Hiddentrup and Stapelage. From a large-scale perspective, Hörste is located in the area of the northern Teutoburg Forest, bordered to the north by the Lipper Bergland, to the south by the Bielefeld Osning and the Egge, to the west by the Ostmünsterland and to the north-west by the Ravensberger Mulde. The spelling of Hörste was initially \"Hursten\" (1188), later \"Horsten\" (1262) and initially meant bushes, coppice, later low scrub. The name can be explained by the landscape of the time." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/184493/30e7584873b9db96baeb78a7ad882e8e85e4b76aaab4dcc2b911b7d429ff11e0/kirche-stapelage.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Historischer Wanderweg Lage-Hörste ================================== - 8.04 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Themed trail Kirche Stapelage Parkplatz Ortskern Parkplatz Friedhof Haus Berkenkamp Parkplatz Hiddentrup Blick zum Hermannsdenkmal Hof Beining Hof Brinkmann Parkplatz Haus Berkenkamp Parkplatz Kirche Stapelage Hof Hillbrink Hof Brinkmann Hof Brinkmann - 2:15 h - 8.04 km - 132 m - 132 m - 136 m - 200 m - 64 m - - Start: House of the guest, Lage-Hörste The "Historical Hiking Trail" in Lage-Hörste has set itself the task of making the historical history of Hörste accessible to the interested layman. This is done using the example of the Hörste farms. Traces of history can be found in every region, especially in every village or urban landscape. In this sense, every landscape is a mirror of the past, present and future of its inhabitants. The "Historical Hiking Trail" in Lage-Hörste has set itself the task of making the historical past of Hörste accessible to the interested layman. This is done using the example of the Hörste farms. Since the redistricting in 1970, the district of Hörste has belonged to the town of Lage. For centuries, Hörste was a ***farming community***and an independent political municipality. Today, Hörste also includes the old districts of Hiddentrup and Stapelage. From a large-scale perspective, Hörste is located in the area of the northern Teutoburg Forest, bordered to the north by the Lipper Bergland, to the south by the Bielefeld Osning and the Egge, to the west by the Ostmünsterland and to the north-west by the Ravensberger Mulde. The spelling of Hörste was initially "Hursten" (1188), later "Horsten" (1262) and initially meant bushes, coppice, later low scrub. The name can be explained by the landscape of the time. Read more Stadt Lage Stadt Lage Luftkurort Hörste: Entspannung und Erholung in der malerischen Landschaft von Nordrhein-Westfalen. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start House of the guest, Lage-Hörste - Building/modern architecture - Building/modern architecture - Parking facilities - Historic site - Historic site - Historic site - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Historic site - Parking facilities - Historic site - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Parking facilities - Parking facilities - Historic site - Church - Historic site - Parking facilities Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The historical hiking trail connects the three former farming communities of Stapelage, Hörste and Hiddentrup. It starts at the Haus des Gastes and first takes you towards the center of the village to the elementary school and kindergarten. You then turn right over the Hörste Egge to Hiddentrup. From Hiddentrup, the trail leads you back over the Egge to Stapelage, where you have various beautiful viewpoints along the way. From Stapelage, you return to the Haus des Gastes through a small settlement on the right-hand side. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy shoes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A2, exit Bielefeld-Zentrum on the B66 in the direction of Lage. In Helpup, turn right towards Stapelage. In the center of Hörste, keep right in the direction of Augustdorf. The Haus des Gastes with the tourist office is about 500 m down the road on the right-hand side. Read more **Parking**Parking lot at the "Haus des Gastes" Read more **Public transportation**Take the 951 bus from Lage (Lippe) station to the "Ikenkamp" stop. Read more Additional information The brochure "Historischer Wanderweg" is available from the tourist office for €1.50. Read more Literature Brochure: Historical tours Hörste Read more License (master data) Wolfgang Thevis Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to visit the Stapelage church. Read more Safety guidelines There is a risk of slippery roads in winter. Read more Map Hiking plan Hörste Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Contact 32791 Lage Download GPX file - -