--- title: "Hermannshöhen - the whole trail" url: "https://www.land-des-hermann.de/en/tour/hermannshoehen-the-whole-trail" description: "Hermannsweg - cultural trail for explorersThe 156 km long Hermannsweg is considered one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in Germany. It runs along the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest through the two nature parks \"TERRA.vita\" and \"Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge\". Its name is derived from Hermann the Cheruscan, who defeated the Roman general Varus in the year 9 AD and defeated three Roman legions.Starting in the Münsterland parkland in Rheine, the Hermannsweg leads over heights of 100 to 400 m to Horn-Bad Meinberg. There it ends on the 441 m high rock formation of the Lippische Velmerstot, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding area.The Hermannsdenkmal, one of the many sights and attractions that line the route, as well as the Dörenther Klippen, the Externsteine, the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld and the Adlerwarte Berlebeck, are reminders of the historical events. With its mountain ridge interrupted by numerous valleys, the trail offers a varied elevation relief with far-reaching views of the landscape.There are many other witnesses to living history along the way: historic town centers, castles and monasteries, museums and fortifications such as Ravensberg Castle document the events of past eras. The varied geological composition of the subsoil and interesting places with historic town centers such as Tecklenburg or Bad Iburg make this tour not only a nature experience but also a cultural one.Eggeweg - hiking trail for nature loversFrom north to south, the Eggeweg crosses the Eggegebirge mountains from north to south and always leads over the ridge of the mountain range. Over a length of 70 km, this trail, the first \"Wanderbares Deutschland\" quality trail, connects the Teutoburg Forest mountain range in the north with the Sauerland in the south.This mountain trail was used as a military and trade route in prehistoric and early historical times. Today, nature lovers and hikers enjoy this scenic nature trail in the Eggegebirge and Southern Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The settlement-free ridge path leads from the Externsteine in the north through the Silberbachtal valley to the 468 m high Prussian Velmerstot, the highest elevation in the Teutoburg Forest and Egge mountains. The route continues southwards along the wooded Eggeweg, which offers a number of charming views. On the way to Marsberg in the Diemel Valley, there are many natural sights and a number of witnesses to the eventful past to discover - for example the Iburg ruins, the Blankenrode deserted town, the lead caves, the Bierbaums Nagel observation tower and numerous impressive cliffs, such as the Teutonia cliffs.A good interactive map can be found here:https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/distance-trail/hermannshoehen-der-ganze-trail/16952334/Here's the life!Homepage of the Hermannshöhen: www.hermannshoehen.deBookable offers: https://hermannshoehen.teutoburgerwald.de/gastgeber-pauschalen" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1342506/ba02dc8a48b96703923902ae36f040c1182040c8c861c134620a0507298a35de/horn-bad-meinberg-preu-ischer-velmerstot-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-088-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Lippe > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hermannshöhen - the whole trail =============================== - 225.46 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Long-distance hiking trail Horn-Bad Meinberg-Preußischer Velmerstot-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-088.jpg Audio\_Info\_Senne\_de.mp3 00:00 Audio\_Info\_Senne\_de.mp3 Tecklenburg - Deutschlands nördlichstes Bergstädtchen Tecklenburg - Altstadt von Oben Logo der Top Trails of Germany Logo Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland Halle-Hörstation-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-090\_lowres.jpg Rheine\_Marktplatz03\_Bildrechte EWG Rheine.jpg Bad Iburg\_Schloss Knotengarten\_Tourist Information Bad Iburg.JPG Altenbeken-kleinesViadukt-Aussichtsplattform-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-056\_\_lowres.jpg Warburg-Desenberg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-010.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-039.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-048.jpg Borgholzhausen-Luisenturm-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-056.jpg Wanderer an den Dörenther Klippen Steinhagen-HistorischesMuseum-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-042\_lowres.jpg Werther-Hermannshöhen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-085.jpg Oerlinghausen-Alexanderkirche-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-059\_lowres.jpg Lage-Hoerster Egge-Haus Berkenkamp-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-030.jpg Hermannsdenkmal-Detmold-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-111-CC-BY-SA.jpg Detmold-Donoper Teich-Pivitker Wasserweg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-091.jpg Detmold-Adlerwarte Berlebeck-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-053.jpg Kreis Hoexter-Iburg Bad Driburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-061.jpg Kreis Hoexter-Kaiser-Karls-Turm Bad Driburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-071.jpg Kreis Hoexter-Schmetterlingspfad-Willebadessen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-092.jpg Hermannshöhen\_Blick auf Obermarsberg\_Teutoburger Wald Tourismus\_Bohlken.jpg Frühblüher bei Dissen\_Teutoburger Wald Tourismus\_I Bohlken.JPG Lengerich\_Canyon-3\_Foto Stadt Lengerich.jpg Lienen\_Ortskern 2\_Foto\_Gemeinde Lienen.JPG Hörstel\_Schöne Aussicht\_Foto Stadt Hörstel.JPG Hörstel\_Blick auf das Nasse Dreieck\_Foto Stadt Hörstel.JPG - 62:00 h - 225.46 km - 4,096 m - 3,666 m - 30 m - 462 m - 432 m - - Start: Rheine train station - Destination: Marsberg **The Hermannshöhen**The traditional Hermannsweg and Eggeweg hiking trails lead you along the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest and Eggegebirge mountains through two nature parks. The Hermannshöhen is one of the Top Trails of Germany, the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany. The approx. 226 kilometers of hiking trail from Rheine to Marsberg are lined with interesting natural monuments and tourist attractions. Here is the **Hermannsweg - cultural trail for explorers** The 156 km long is considered one of the most beautiful high-altitude trails in Germany. It runs along the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest through the two nature parks "TERRA.vita" and "Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge". Its name is derived from Hermann the Cheruscan, who defeated the Roman general Varus in the year 9 AD and defeated three Roman legions. Starting in the Münsterland parkland in Rheine, the Hermannsweg leads over heights of 100 to 400 m to Horn-Bad Meinberg. There it ends on the 441 m high rock formation of the Lippische Velmerstot, from where you have a magnificent view of the surrounding area. The Hermannsdenkmal, one of the many sights and attractions that line the route, as well as the Dörenther Klippen, the Externsteine, the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld and the Adlerwarte Berlebeck, are reminders of the historical events. With its mountain ridge interrupted by numerous valleys, the trail offers a varied elevation relief with far-reaching views of the landscape. There are many other witnesses to living history along the way: historic town centers, castles and monasteries, museums and fortifications such as Ravensberg Castle document the events of past eras. The varied geological composition of the subsoil and interesting places with historic town centers such as Tecklenburg or Bad Iburg make this tour not only a nature experience but also a cultural one. **Eggeweg - hiking trail for nature lovers** From north to south, the crosses the Eggegebirge mountains from north to south and always leads over the ridge of the mountain range. Over a length of 70 km, this trail, the first "Wanderbares Deutschland" quality trail, connects the Teutoburg Forest mountain range in the north with the Sauerland in the south. This mountain trail was used as a military and trade route in prehistoric and early historical times. Today, nature lovers and hikers enjoy this scenic nature trail in the Eggegebirge and Southern Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The settlement-free ridge path leads from the Externsteine in the north through the Silberbachtal valley to the 468 m high Prussian Velmerstot, the highest elevation in the Teutoburg Forest and Egge mountains. The route continues southwards along the wooded Eggeweg, which offers a number of charming views. On the way to Marsberg in the Diemel Valley, there are many natural sights and a number of witnesses to the eventful past to discover - for example the Iburg ruins, the Blankenrode deserted town, the lead caves, the Bierbaums Nagel observation tower and numerous impressive cliffs, such as the Teutonia cliffs. A good interactive map can be found here: **Here's the life!** Homepage of the Hermannshöhen: Bookable offers: Read more Wegezeichen Hermannshoehen.jpg Wegezeichen Hermannshoehen.jpg Wegezeichen der Hermannshöhen-Wege Hermannsweg und Eggeweg Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rheine train station - Information point - Museum/Exhibition - Information point - Information point - Nature discovery trail - Fortress/Castle - Information point - Zoo/wildlife park - Zoo/wildlife park - Fortress/Castle - Fortress/Castle - Nature reserve/natural monument - Nature discovery trail - Vantage point/Observation tower - Vantage point/Observation tower Destination Destination Marsberg Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (2%) Street (3%) Asphalt (7%) Gravel (39%) Trail (33%) Path (15%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The **Hermannsweg** is marked in both directions with a white "H" on a black background. The markings are provided on a voluntary basis by the Teutoburg Forest Association.New variants were added to the traditional route for the certification of the Hermannsweg. This tour tip describes the certified route. Alternative routes can be used in Tecklenburg, Bielefeld-Bethel and Bielefeld-Lämershagen. Hiker-friendly accommodation along the Hermannshöhen is designated as a "Hermannshöhen quality establishment" and marked as a recommendation in the stage suggestions. The **Eggeweg** is marked with a white horizontal cross (St. Andrew's cross, X1) in both directions by the Eggegebirgsverein. For the first few kilometers, it also runs parallel to the Hermannsweg "H". The Eggeweg is a section of the European long-distance hiking trail E1. Hiker-friendly accommodation along the Hermannshöhen is designated as a "Hermannshöhen quality establishment" and marked as a recommendation in the stage suggestions. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Familiy-Friendly - Good Connection to public Transport - Labelling - Multiday Tour - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Winter - Tour with Dog Equipment We recommend good hiking boots, a camera and weatherproof clothing for this tour. There are few places to stop for refreshments along the way. So take plenty of provisions with you! Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A30 to "Rheine" (follow signs for city center to train station) Read more **Parking**Parking garage "Am Bahnhof" (P3, open all day). Read more **Public transportation**For a relaxing hiking vacation, we recommend using the bus and train. Railroad lines run parallel to the Hermannshöhen, allowing you to quickly join the hiking stage at many points. Numerous bus lines complete the offer.**Start of the tour:** Rheine train station (also long-distance Hanover-Amsterdam). Other train stations with access routes to the Hermannsweg: Hörstel, Ibbenbüren, Lengerich, Hilter, Dissen/Bad Rothenfelde, Borgholzhausen, Halle/Westphalia, Steinhagen, Bielefeld, Oerlinghausen, Lage/Lippe, Detmold, Horn-Bad Meinberg, Leopoldstal. **Always know what's going on: The NRW smart number:** 08006 - 50 40 30 (free of charge from a German landline) Read more Additional information Read more Literature **Hikeline long-distance hiking trail: Hermannshöhen (Hermannsweg-Eggeweg)** Date of publication: 2022 (4th edition) Overall route Hermannshöhen (250km). Edition) Total route Hermannshöhen (250km): scale 1: 35 000, weatherproof *Hiking map, city maps, list of overnight accommodation, elevation profile, thread stitching* ISBN: 978-3-85000-767-2 Price: €12.90, in bookshops **OUTDOOR hiking guide: Hermannsweg-Eggeweg** Publication date: March 2019 (4th edition) **Hiking guide: Hermannsweg-Eggeweg** Publication date: March 2019 (4th edition) Edition) *About the Hermannshöhen - interesting facts, accommodation, sights, stages, elevation profiles, hiking maps* ISBN: 978-3-86686-621-8 Price: €12.90, in bookshops or at Read more Contact person Projektbüro der HermannshöhenWilhelmstraße 1b 33602 Bielefeld License (master data) Projektbüro Hermannshöhen Safety guidelines >This tour has far more than 500 waypoints. When using a GPS device, please ensure that the track is displayed in full! Shorter stage suggestions for the Eggeweg can also be found in the TEUTO_Navigator.< **Disturbance reports:** Please take sun protection and drinks with you on the Eggeweg if necessary. Many formerly wooded stretches now have little shade due to clearing. Unfortunately, there are no refreshment stops along the way - except in Willebadessen and Bad Driburg. Read more Map Compass hiking tour map Hermannshöhen - Eggeweg and Hermannsweg** Publication date: 2021 Leporello: Scale 1:50.000, waterproof, tearproof, GPS-accurate *City maps, elevation profile, information on places of interest, list of overnight stays, refreshment stops* ISBN: 978-3-85026-984-1 Price: €8.99, from bookshops Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Hotel - Hotel garni 19.10 km - Long-distance hiking trail 14.42 km - Long-distance hiking trail 17.94 km - Long-distance hiking trail - Hotel - Hotel Show more Contact **OWL GmbH/Teutoburger Wald Tourismus** Wilhelmstraße 1b 33602 Bielefeld Download GPX file - - - -