--- title: "Through the sands of the Senne - Hermannshöhen tour tip 11" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/through-the-sands-of-the-senne-hermannshoehen-tour-tip-11" description: "At the foot of the Hermannshöhen, the foothills of the Senne nature region stretch out, with heathland, moors and rough grassland characterizing the landscape. In Oerlinghausen, the small, pretty old town and the open-air archaeological museum, which brings early human history to life in an interactive way, are very attractive. The Hermannsweg trail leads you up to the Tönsberg over sandy paths lined with pine forests. You follow the Oerlinghauser Meditation Trail, which is lined with numerous stones bearing virtuous inscriptions. The listed burial mounds are considered to be witnesses of the Bronze Age.On the ridge path of the Teutoburg Forest, the Lönsstein and the Sachsenlager, the once mighty rampart castle, also await you. You can still feel the magic of this medieval place of pilgrimage today. A signposted path leads you from here to the remaining remains of the Hünenkapelle. The Stapelager Gorge and the old pass path through the Dören Gorge promise special hiking experiences. You will also be impressed by the 20 m deep gorge of the Rethlager springs. Experienced hikers can extend the tour southwards to 25 km. Via Augustdorf, you hike through the Furlbachtal and Ölbachtal valleys and return to Oerlinghausen through the Wistinghauser Senne." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1333624/db0dd02c28626abf356be2ae6a24b4ca12bd719b3734ab59af55a8c96e2a85e0/oerlinghausen-sandgrube-hassler-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-patrick-gawandtka-017-cc-by-sa-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Through the sands of the Senne - Hermannshöhen tour tip 11 ========================================================== - 20.86 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Themed trail Oerlinghausen-Sandgrube-Hassler-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-017-CC-BY-SA.jpg Oerlinghausen-Sandgrube-Hassler-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-008.jpg Oerlinghausen-Sandgrube-Hassler-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-011\_lowres.jpg Oerlinghausen-Sandgrube-Hassler-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-007.jpg Oerlinghausen-Alexanderkirche-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-058 - Kopie-CC-BY-SA.jpg Oerlinghausen-Kumsttonne-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (70).JPG Oerlinghausen-AFM-Langhaus-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (50)\_klein.jpg Oerlinghausen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (78)\_klein.jpg Oerlinghausen-Kumsttonne-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-F-Grawe (71)\_klein.jpg - 6:15 h - 20.86 km - 296 m - 275 m - 167 m - 336 m - 169 m - - Start: Old town Oerlinghausen, church - Destination: Old town Oerlinghausen, church Nature lovers and hikers interested in archaeology will particularly enjoy this route on the edge of the mystical Senneland landscape. At the foot of the Hermannshöhen, the foothills of the Senne nature region stretch out, with heathland, moors and rough grassland characterizing the landscape. In Oerlinghausen, the small, pretty old town and the open-air archaeological museum, which brings early human history to life in an interactive way, are very attractive. The Hermannsweg trail leads you up to the Tönsberg over sandy paths lined with pine forests. You follow the Oerlinghauser Meditation Trail, which is lined with numerous stones bearing virtuous inscriptions. The listed burial mounds are considered to be witnesses of the Bronze Age. On the ridge path of the Teutoburg Forest, the Lönsstein and the Sachsenlager, the once mighty rampart castle, also await you. You can still feel the magic of this medieval place of pilgrimage today. A signposted path leads you from here to the remaining remains of the Hünenkapelle. The Stapelager Gorge and the old pass path through the Dören Gorge promise special hiking experiences. You will also be impressed by the 20 m deep gorge of the Rethlager springs. Experienced hikers can extend the tour southwards to 25 km. Via Augustdorf, you hike through the Furlbachtal and Ölbachtal valleys and return to Oerlinghausen through the Wistinghauser Senne. Read more Projektbüro Hermannshöhen Projektbüro Hermannshöhen Logo Hermannshöhen Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Old town Oerlinghausen, church - Archaeological site - Rest area - Vantage point/Observation tower - Rest area - Museum/Exhibition Destination Destination Old town Oerlinghausen, church 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 From Oerlinghausen Altstadt, follow the Hermannsweg marked with an H in the direction of Detmold. At the Rethlager springs in the Dörenschlucht gorge, follow the X 10 past the Archaeological Open-Air Museum back to Oerlinghausen. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy shoes, camera Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A33, exit 22 direction Oerlinghausen Read more **Parking**Public parking spaces in Oerlinghausen. Read more **Public transportation**Oerlinghausen train station. Then continue by bus. **For central information on public transport, please use the "smart number" for bus and train:** 0180 6 50 40 30 (20 cents/call from a German landline, mobile max. 60 cents/call). Electronic timetable information: 0800 3 50 40 30 (free of charge) Timetable information online: From 01.08.2017, the Westphalian tariff will apply. Read more Additional information Read more Literature Hiking guide "Furlbachtal", Stadtwerke Bielefeld Biostation Senne Information folder "Historische Rundgänge Hörste" Nature park information folder "Wallburg Tönsberg" Read more License (master data) Projektbüro der Hermannshöhen Contact 33813 Oerlinghausen Download GPX file - -