Oerlinghausen - Ibergrunde - circular hiking trail A2

3.43 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Themed trail

Rapsfelder erstrahlen in sattem Gelb, eingerahmt von grünen Wäldern und offenen Wiesen unter blauem Himmel. — © Peter Müller, Stadt Oerlinghausen

Blick von unten auf hoch aufragende Buchenäste im Herbst, Blätter sind größtenteils abgefallen. — © Peter Müller, Stadt Oerlinghausen

0:52 h
3.43 km
98 m
98 m
146 m
243 m
97 m
Start: Hikers' parking lot Währentrup Am Iberg
Destination: Circular hiking trail - starting point = destination

This circular hike leads over the beech-covered Iberg. The Iberg is part of the northern chain, the shell limestone chain, of the Teutoburg Forest. After the steep ascent, the tour runs over the ridge of the Iberg. The way back leads through horse meadows and fields.

The hike along the local circular hiking trail A2 begins in the idyllic Oerlinghausen district of Währentrup. It is characterized by its varied landscape. The steep ascent leads to the top of the Iberg. The beech forest is the typical vegetation for the shell limestone chain of the Teutoburg Forest. In spring, early bloomers can be found here and in autumn, the reddish-brown foliage is enticing. To the right of the ridge path are a number of burial mounds. A fertile longitudinal valley between Iberg and Münterburg is used for agriculture. Horses from the riding stables in Währentrup graze in the pastures. The Haferbach stream, which we cross, has its source on the northern slope of the Tönsberg and flows towards the Weser.

Stadt Oerlinghausen

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

From the parking lot, follow the A1/A2 signs to the right onto the Iberg. Cross the road "Am Walde" and follow a footpath. At a crossroads, path A2 leads downhill to the left. After approx. 200 m there is a refuge. At the district road, turn left and return to the "Währentrup" hiking parking lot.

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy shoes/hiking boots required - forest paths on the Iberg are sometimes very muddy and slippery when wet.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

A33, exit 22, continue on the L751 towards Bielefeld, then onto the B66 towards Lage, in Oerlinghausen-Helpup continue on the K11, in Währentrup turn left onto the road "Am Iberg" from the A2 to exit 27 onto the B66 towards Lage, in Oerlinghausen-Helpup continue on the K11, in Währentrup turn left onto the road "Am Iberg"

Parking

At the Währentrup hiking parking lot on the Iberg.

Public transportation

No direct transport connection.

Additional information