Hermannshöhen - Etappe 07 von Bielefeld nach Oerlinghausen

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14.78 km long
Difficulty: medium
condition: easy
Hiking
  • 03:15 h
  • 294 m
  • 213 m
  • 161 m
  • 295 m
  • 134 m
  • 14.78 km
  • Start: Sparrenburg Bielefeld
  • Destination: Oerlinghausen, town center

The hike starts at the imposing Sparrenburg Castle and will delight you with its varied landscape and many cultural highlights. The Hermannsweg trail runs right through the heart of Bielefeld. A detour to the "Iron Anton" is worthwhile, as is a visit to the Alexander Church in Oerlinghausen. Whether alone, with friends or family - this stage of the Hermannshöhen is a wonderful experience for everyone.

The stage at a glance:


1.    Start and finish point of the stage

The stage begins at Sparrenburg Castle in Bielefeld and ends in the town of Oerlinghausen.


2.    Length of the stage in kilometers / elevation gain / route character

The stage runs for around 15 kilometers and has an elevation gain of around 300 meters. The route offers moderate ascents and descents


Important for families: The route is also very suitable for families with children. The first section of the promenade is even accessible with a baby carriage.


3.    Scenic features

The stage leads mainly through wooded areas, which offer pleasant shade on warm summer days. From the Bielefeld promenade, you have sweeping views over the city. Did you know?: The first section of the Kammweg from Sparrenburg Castle is called the "Promenade".


Fringe info: On the way to Oerlinghausen, you cross the 52nd parallel almost unnoticed.



Highlights on the route


  • The Sparrenburg in Bielefeld is an imposing castle complex from the 13th century. It is enthroned on a hill above the old town. The castle is Bielefeld's landmark and one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. It is worth visiting the information center at the castle and the Anna & Hermann listening station just outside the castle grounds on the promenade.


  • The "Iron Anton" is one of the few metal Bismarck towers, which was built in 1895 and faithfully restored in 2003. The observation tower is located east of Bielefeld on the Ebberg on the Hermannsweg and offers a view to the north and south over the Teutoburg Forest.


  • The Romanesque Alexanderkirche in Oerlinghausen is a church worth seeing in the heart of the old town. The organ with its carved organ case from 1688, the stained glass windows in the choir of the church and the oldest bell in the parish from 1547 deserve special attention.

A good interactive map for the stage can be found here

Waypoints

Start
Sparrenburg Bielefeld
Destination
Oerlinghausen, town center

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

On this stage you will find the following quality establishment of the Hermannshöhen:

Oerlinghausen:
Hotel Mügge am Iberg, Tel.  05202 91460 
www.hotel-muegge.de



Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Possibility of Accommodation

  • Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Tour with Dog

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, binoculars.

Directions & Parking facilities

A2, exit Bielefeld Zentrum.
The cheapest parking garage is the Tiefgarage Altstadt-Carree, in the district below Sparrenburg



Parking spaces at the starting location:


Parking lot Sparrenburg (chargeable)

Am Sparrenberg 38, 33602 Bielefeld

Below the castle

Bus/tramAdenauerplatz or Landgericht

Tramp line 2 Altenhagen -BI-Hbf - SiekerTramp line 1 Senne- Bi Hbf - Schildesche

Fahrplanauskunft



Parking lot Schöne Aussicht

Schubertstraße 9, 33604 Bielefeld

direkt am Weg

Bus stop August-Bebel-Straße

Stadtbahn 2 Altenhagen - BI-HBF - Sieker

Fahrplanauskunft



Parking spaces with local transport connections along the route:



Parking space Eiserner Anton

Osningstraße 281, 33605 Bielefeld

direkt am Weg


Keinanschluss an den Nahverkehrs!!!



Wanderparkplatz Habichtshöhe

Bodelschwinghstraße 79, 33604 Bielefeld

direkt am Weg

Bus stopHabichtshöhe

36 BI-Senne - Habichtshöhe - BI-Sieker (Stadtbahn)

Schedule information



Wanderparkplatz Eisgrund

Lämershagener Str. 201, 33699 Bielefeld

539 m to the path

Bus stopEisgrund or Wrachtrup

30 BI-Heidebl -Stieghorst-Zentr. (Stadtbahn)-Brake

Schedule information



Parking lot Marktplatz Oerlinghausen

Marktstraße 16, 33813 Oerlinghausen

approx. 350 m to the route

Bus stopMarktplatz

39 BI-Sennestadt - BHF Oerlinghausen

38 Oerlinghausen - Stieghorst Zentrum (Stadtbahn)



You can find detailed information for your journey by public transport here.
 
The smart number for bus and train in NRW:
Electronic timetable information: 08006 - 50 40 30 (free of charge)
OWL Verkehr GmbH: 05231/977 681
 
Bus timetable information online: westfalentarif.de


Additional information

Author

Ina Bohlken

Organization

Projektbüro Hermannshöhen

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In Oerlinghausen, you can also take to the skies after your hike - Europe's largest gliding airfield beckons on the southern slopes of the Teutoburg Forest.

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Hermannshöhen - Etappe 07 von Bielefeld nach Oerlinghausen
33604 Bielefeld