--- title: "Ottensgrund Weg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/ottensgrund-weg" description: "The Ottensgrund Weg connects the two districts of Haaren and Helmern. Helmern's landmark is the \"old lime tree\", which is over 300 years old. A wayside shrine was erected under the crown in 1961 to commemorate St. Sturmius. He brought Christianity to the area. The circular tour, which runs mainly through fields, offers wide views of the Sintfeld. You walk along the Via Regia - an old royal road from the Middle Ages - for quite some time. Another reminder of the past is the gallows site. Executions took place at the \"Sintfeld execution site\" until 1786." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/882079/e86e262f3214f61393a339143f080466549c7d22132a8172481692d2308d4fc1/feldweg-helmern.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Ottensgrund Weg =============== - 13.00 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Regional hiking trail Feldweg Helmern Kirche Helmern Sintfeld bei Helmern - 3:40 h - 13.00 km - 212 m - 212 m - 256 m - 388 m - 132 m - - Start: St. Apollonia Church, Apolloniastraße, Bad Wünnenberg-Helmern - Destination: St. Apollonia Church, Apolloniastraße, Bad Wünnenberg-Helmern Between field and meadow on the Sintfeld The Ottensgrund Weg connects the two districts of Haaren and Helmern. Helmern's landmark is the "old lime tree", which is over 300 years old. A wayside shrine was erected under the crown in 1961 to commemorate St. Sturmius. He brought Christianity to the area. The circular tour, which runs mainly through fields, offers wide views of the Sintfeld. You walk along the Via Regia - an old royal road from the Middle Ages - for quite some time. Another reminder of the past is the gallows site. Executions took place at the "Sintfeld execution site" until 1786. Read more Ottensgrund Weg Ottensgrund Weg Markierungszeichen des Ottensgrund Weg Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (18%) Gravel (68%) Trail (14%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The tour starts at the church in Helmern. Read more Route markings Green license plate with blue corner. Read more Tour information - Labelling - Loop Road - Suitable for Winter - Tour with Dog Equipment Sturdy shoes and some provisions are recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A44 Dortmund-Kassel, junction Bad Wünnenberg-Haaren, then continue on the B480 towards Bad Wünnenberg. Take the Büren exit in the direction of Fürstenberg/Haaren. In Haaren, turn right into Helmerner Straße and follow the signs to Helmern. In Helmern, turn right into "Apolloniastraße". A33 Bielefeld/Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, then continue on the B480 towards Bad Wünnenberg. Take the Büren exit in the direction of Fürstenberg/Haaren. In Haaren, turn right into Helmerner Straße and follow the signs to Helmern. In Helmern, turn right into "Apolloniastraße". Coming from Brilon, take the Haaren exit and follow the signs to Haaren. In Haaren, turn right into Helmerner Straße and follow the signs to Helmern. In Helmern, turn right into "Apolloniastraße". Read more **Parking**Free parking is available at the church in Helmern. Further parking spaces are available at the cemetery. Read more **Public transportation**Bus stop "Kaup", Helmern For more information on traveling by bus, please visit or call: 05251/2930400 Read more Contact person Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbHIm Aatal 1 33181 Bad Wünnenberg License (master data) Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbH Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Don't be put off immediately. The wind turbines also offer great photo opportunities. Be creative. Read more Contact 33181 Bad Wünnenberg Download GPX file - -