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Dörentrup

Welcome to Dörentrup, a charming destination in the heart of Lippe, Germany. This travel guide gives you all the important information and tips for an unforgettable stay.

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Attractions in Dörentrup


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 296 m
Descent 296 m

A beautiful and varied circular hiking route with great panoramic views over the Dörentruper landscape. In the distance, the towns of Lemgo, ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 237 m
Descent 237 m

The Schwelentruper Höhenweg leads from the eponymous town via idyllic hollow paths up to the Steinberg to the former rocket station, with a height ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
The Hansaweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 74.6 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,817 m
Descent 1,654 m

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from Projektbüro Hansaweg,   Wandermagazin
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 37.7 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 850 m
Descent 800 m

From Lemgo to Hameln, the E1 follows the Hansaweg. Through the Lippe hill country, the path leads me quite a bit up and down from North Rhine ...

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from Wafer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Circular hike Schwelentruper Höhenweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.4 km
Duration 2:28 h
Ascent 330 m
Descent 298 m

Very nice circular hiking route with a detour to Sternberg Castle

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from Joerg Boeke,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 1,386.7 km
Duration 364:59 h
Ascent 14,728 m
Descent 15,037 m

This long-distance hike is based on the E1. It does not follow the E1 exactly but includes variants.

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from Wafer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
From Hillentrup to the Ruins of Alt-Sternberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:23 h
Ascent 330 m
Descent 328 m

Hillentrup-Steinberg-Schwelentrup-Farm and Ruins of Alt-Sternberg-Schwelentrup-Hillentrup

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from Ralf Domek,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
X9 - Hansaweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 72.8 km
Duration 20:53 h
Ascent 1,603 m
Descent 1,438 m

The quality hiking trail "Hansaweg" (X9) leads from the Teutoburg Forest into the beautiful Weserbergland

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from Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland,   Weserbergland Tourismus e.V.
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 3:59 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 291 m

A varied circular route with charming views towards Lemgo, Burg Sternberg, and Dörentruper districts. The path repeatedly follows the "Way of Views ...

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from Ulrich Pietsch,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Steinberg and Burg Sternberg
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 13.2 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 294 m
Descent 294 m

Landscape park, medieval ambiance and distant views over the LipperlandDörentrup, Hillentrup, Schwelentrup – such recurring name components, ...

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from Mark Zahel,   Rother Bergverlag
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Geographically, Dörentrup lies between the Teutoburg Forest and the Weser Mountains and thus offers a breathtaking landscape with numerous hiking and cycling trails. The region is known for its picturesque half-timbered houses and historic buildings, as well as for the idyllic nature around the Bega River.

There are many tourist attractions: Wendlinghausen Castle from the 16th century is an absolute highlight of the region, which also serves as a venue for events. The moated castle of Varenholz or the collegiate church in Blomberg should also be on your list.

Cultural highlights are writ large here: Visit the Hexenbürgermeisterhaus museum in Lemgo or see an exhibition at the Alte Meierei cultural centre in Dörentrup itself. For music lovers, a visit to a concert at the Detmold Summer Theatre or the International Organ Summer in Lemgo is recommended.

When it comes to culinary specialities, don't forget that this region is particularly characterised by its fruit - especially apples! So be sure to try the regional apple wines as well as delicious specialities such as pumpernickel bread or kale stew.

For outdoor activities, hiking and cycling are the main options. The Weser Cycle Path runs directly through Dörentrup and is one of the most beautiful routes in Germany. The hiking trails around the Teutoburg Forest or climbing in the Lippe Climbing Park are also very popular.

And what to do when it rains? Why not visit the Aqualip leisure pool in Lemgo or relax with a massage at the Wellnesshotel Schloß Varenholz.

In summary, Dörentrup offers everything a destination has to offer: A breathtaking landscape, historic buildings, cultural highlights and culinary delights, as well as numerous outdoor activities for all ages and seasons. It is definitely worth a trip - this Travel Guide will help you plan your stay perfectly!

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Reviews

  • February 18, 2026
    Teuto Trekker 
    February 15, 2026
    Eine glatte 5⭐️. Herrliche Ausblicke. Empfehlenswert!
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    Written February 18, 2026
  • May 16, 2024
    Bernhard Horstmann 
    Schöner Rundweg. Viele naturbelassene Wege und Aussichten.
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    Photo: Bernhard Horstmann, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Horstmann, Community
    Written May 16, 2024
  • October 29, 2023
    Thomas S. 
    October 29, 2023
    Genau wie beschrieben und ca. alle 5min gibt es eine Bank, Sitzgruppe etc. Die Wege sind gut begehbar, derzeit teilweise etwas matschig da es die letzten Tage viel geregnet hat. Beim Schloss lohnt ein Blick in den Landschaftspark. Danke für den Tipp.
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    Photo: Thomas S., Community
    Written October 29, 2023
  • December 13, 2020
    Wanderboi 0815
    December 13, 2020
    Abwechslungsreiche Route mit viele kleinen Wegen. Ich bin die Tour im Dezember gelaufen, da sieht auf den Bildern natürlich alles ein wenig trostloser aus und selbst jetzt hat es mir sehr gefallen. Im Sommer muss es noch viel schöner sein.
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    Written December 13, 2020
  • September 17, 2020
    Rolf Recke
    September 16, 2020
    Sehr schöne Tour durch wunderbare Landschaften. Knackige Anstiege, rasante Abfahrten und tolle Ausblicke ins Weserbergland. Pausentip: Die Eisdiele in Extertal-Bösingfeld. Einziges Manko ist der schlechte Asphaltbelag auf einigen Streckenabschnitten.
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    Written September 17, 2020
  • June 25, 2020
    Steffi Rudolph
    June 25, 2020
    Feld, Wald, Wiese und immer wieder herrliche Ausblicke in die Umgebung. Ich habe jeden Wanderkilometer genossen.
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    Written June 25, 2020
  • June 03, 2020
    Peter Quast
    Eine wirklich sehr schöne Runde
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    Written June 03, 2020
  • July 10, 2017
    Oli Heu
    Bis auf dke ersten 4-5 km aus PW raus eine sehr schöne Tour...
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    lundi 10 juillet 2017 08:00:23
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    lundi 10 juillet 2017 08:00:49
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    lundi 10 juillet 2017 08:01:08
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    Written July 10, 2017
  • August 21, 2014
    Kerstin K
    July 13, 2014
    gute und abwechslungsreiche Strecke, die wir mit den Hunden in 2 h 45 bewältigt haben. Man sollte etwas zu trinken mitnehmen, da es für die Hunde keine Trinkmöglichkeiten gibt.
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    Written August 21, 2014
    Thematic Trail
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