--- title: "Oerlinghausen - Ibergrunde - circular hiking trail A2" url: "https://www.land-des-hermann.de/en/tour/oerlinghausen-ibergrunde-circular-hiking-trail-a2" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/420276/f756fcff5d9a77fd93d3e3d4710838394eb7309e7f992bba97d54e1c194a32c6/w-hrentrup-rapsbl-te.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Lippe > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Oerlinghausen - Ibergrunde - circular hiking trail A2 ===================================================== - 3.43 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Themed trail Währentrup Rapsblüte Buchenkronen im Herbst - 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. Read 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 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. Read more 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. Read more 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" Read more **Parking**At the Währentrup hiking parking lot on the Iberg. Read more **Public transportation**No direct transport connection. Read more Additional information www.oerlinghausen.de Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Gastronomy at the start/finish point with a beautiful panoramic terrace! See gastronomy tips from the town of Oerlinghausen . - Playground directly at the hiking parking lot .- Barbecue area (information/booking via Iberg-Club E. Grams Tel. 05202 44 42) Read more Safety guidelines Nature reserve - Please do not leave the designated paths! Read more Map Town map of Oerlinghausen 1:18,000 NRW hiking map no. 39 "Hermannsland" 1:25,000 Read more Contact 33813 Oerlinghausen Download GPX file - -