Fascinating Dörenther Cliffs

The four-kilometre-long Dörenther Cliffs in the Teutoburg Forest in Ibbenbüren are mighty, mystical and impressive. If you hike here, you are also taking a walk on the beach. This may sound a little surprising at first, but a brief digression into the history of the earth lifts the veil: the beach is quite old and the sand has since turned to stone.

old and the sand has since turned to stone. Tectonic forces brought the layers of sandstone back to the earth's surface and have characterised the landscape with its bizarre chain of rocks ever since. "Outstanding" individual rocks are - in the truest sense of the word - the Dreikaiserstuhl in the eastern part and the Hockende Weib, which is the subject of a tragic legend, in the western part of the cliffs.

in the western part of the cliffs.

The area can be wonderfully hiked along the 6.7 km long "Dörenther Klippen" circular trail. A cliff path leads very close to the squatting woman. But beware: access to the cliffs and climbing is only permitted as part of the activities of the climbing club "Bergfreunde Ibbenbüren e.V." or as part of climbing courses organised by VHS Ibbenbüren. The

The viewing platform at the "Almhütte", located directly next to the Hockenden Weib, offers an excellent view of the Münsterland region. In the rustic inn with its cosy beer garden, you can also enjoy snacks, coffee and cake in a wonderful hut atmosphere.

Since 2003, the Dörenther Klippen and the surrounding magnificent forests have been designated a nature reserve and even a NATURA 2000 site. Experience nature without disturbing it: Please stay on the paths and keep dogs on a lead.

If you visit the Dörenther Klippen, you can plan a whole day or more to explore the surrounding area with its numerous excursion destinations and places to stop for refreshments. The nearby summer toboggan run and fairytale forest amusement park is particularly suitable for a family outing. The park is lovingly designed in a nostalgic and family-friendly style. Among other things, you can experience the oldest summer toboggan run in Germany, as well as play and picnic areas, catering and many other surprises.

and many other surprises. The fairytale forest invites you to stroll and marvel. Opening times, prices and further information can be found at www.sommerrodelbahn.de.

Do you fancy a break, relaxation and natural garden design? Only around two kilometres from the Dörenther Klippen hiking car park is the NaturaGart Park, a pond and garden landscape covering around 40,000 square metres, where rare kingfishers can dive and dolphins can be seen.

kingfishers dive and dozens of different water lilies can be seen. There is also Germany's largest cold-water aquarium and a unique underwater park for diving. The Café Seerose and the Palmen-Bistro invite you to take a break.

Palm Bistro. Guided tours are also available. Opening times, prices and further information can be found at www.naturagart.de.

Visible history with many historic buildings awaits you in Ibbenbüren's town centre. The numerous shops, cafés and restaurants are ideal for a leisurely shopping spree.

The tour at Komoot. https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1766720516

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