Along the way, you will come across a charming alpaca farm, whose friendly inhabitants make for an unforgettable experience. The route continues along shady forest paths through mixed woodland, past mysterious ponds that are home to various amphibian species, to the northernmost point in the district of Gütersloh. Passing an old quarry inhabited by bats and dormice, you follow the Steinbach stream over natural forest floors.
On reaching the crest of the Hermannsweg trail, you pass fields in full bloom and majestic sycamore trees. The Luisenturm tower is the perfect place for a short break. Take the opportunity to climb the tower and enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gütersloh countryside.
Important facts about the tour:
13 km, difficult, good basic fitness required
Bring sturdy shoes suitable for the weather.
Meeting point/parking lot:
Luisenturm parking lot, Peter-Eggemont-Straße, 33829 Borgholzhausen
Hiking guides:
Veronika Werner, Matthias Horstmann
Registration required:
Participation in the tours is free of charge. However, registration is required.Participation is at your own risk and responsibility. Click here to go directly to the registration.
Further information about our hike:
This hike is offered as part of the project "Natur pur - Naturerlebnis stärken" in the LEADER GT8 region. It is led by certified hiking guides. In manageable groups, you will learn interesting facts about the local biodiversity along the tour in short, simply explained snacks. You can find more tours from our current program here.
On reaching the crest of the Hermannsweg trail, you pass fields in full bloom and majestic sycamore trees. The Luisenturm tower is the perfect place for a short break. Take the opportunity to climb the tower and enjoy the breathtaking view over the Gütersloh countryside.
Important facts about the tour:
13 km, difficult, good basic fitness required
Bring sturdy shoes suitable for the weather.
Meeting point/parking lot:
Luisenturm parking lot, Peter-Eggemont-Straße, 33829 Borgholzhausen
Hiking guides:
Veronika Werner, Matthias Horstmann
Registration required:
Participation in the tours is free of charge. However, registration is required.Participation is at your own risk and responsibility. Click here to go directly to the registration.
Further information about our hike:
This hike is offered as part of the project "Natur pur - Naturerlebnis stärken" in the LEADER GT8 region. It is led by certified hiking guides. In manageable groups, you will learn interesting facts about the local biodiversity along the tour in short, simply explained snacks. You can find more tours from our current program here.
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General Information
Registration required
Eligibility
Target Group Adult
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
Car | Parking facilities:
Open-air stage Bönker'scher Steinbruch, Bergstraße, 33829 Borgholzhausen
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW is available free of charge around the clock on 0800 6 50 40 30.
(20 cents / call from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents / call from mobile networks).
Open-air stage Bönker'scher Steinbruch, Bergstraße, 33829 Borgholzhausen
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW is available free of charge around the clock on 0800 6 50 40 30.
(20 cents / call from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents / call from mobile networks).
