Hiddesen

Hiddesen combines cultural history, moorland landscapes and varied trails to create a destination with many different discoveries. The Hermannsdenkmal stands on the Grotenburg in Hiddesen and commemorates the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. At the same time, hiking trails lead through the Teutoburg Forest, to Hiddeser Bent and to other special landscape features. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Hiddesen can therefore plan their stay according to their own interests, balancing culture, nature and active excursions.

Hermannsdenkmal and experiences for different age groups

The history surrounding the Hermannsdenkmal can be explored in different ways. The HERMANNEUM presents the history of the monument and its model, Arminius, with digital applications and a widescreen cinema. The offering also includes the “Hermann Defender” multi-touch table game for families, which focuses on protecting the Hermannsdenkmal.

Those looking for exercise and adventure will find a high ropes course at the Hermannsdenkmal with more than 80 climbing stations across six courses of varying difficulty and height. There are three Bambini courses for younger children. They are intended for children aged three and over up to a height of 130 centimetres. This allows you to choose between a cultural stop, a family game and an active excursion when planning your day, without moving away from the destination’s main themes.

Hiddeser Bent: moorland landscape and hiking trails

Hiddeser Bent is a protected, still-active hillside moor in the Teutoburg Forest. Rare moorland plants characterise this landscape. At its northern edge, a viewing platform offers a wide view across the moor. Climate Experience Route 1 “Hiddeser Bent” is 9.65 kilometres long and designated as an easy regional hiking trail.

Nature, the region and hiking are also the focus at WALK, the competence centre for hiking located near Detmold. It hosts exhibitions and events on these topics. The European long-distance hiking trails E1 and R1 cross at WALK. Another option is Stage 8 of the Hermannshöhen: it begins in the centre of Oerlinghausen and ends at the Hermannsdenkmal in Hiddesen.

Special trails and historic landscape features

Donoper Teich was created in 1641 as a watering place for horses by damming the Hasselbach stream in Hiddeser Wald. The Dreiflussstein can be reached from the Haus des Gastes in Hiddesen via a direct, steep hollow way at the end through Heidental. The return route runs below the Bielstein transmitter and opens up a view of Hermann’s face. This route description makes clear that some excursions include a steep section, which should be taken into account when planning your day.

The monument’s panoramic viewing platform requires climbing a steep spiral staircase with 100 steps. Anyone wishing to include the view in their plans should take this specific access situation into account when choosing activities. Birdwatching excursions in Hiddesen and the surrounding area also offer the opportunity to discover many different bird species.

Getting there and planning a suitable trip

Bus routes 703 and 704 connect Hiddesen with Detmold city centre. Hiddeser Bent can be reached from Detmold railway station on bus route 704 to the “Sternschanze” stop. Bus connections to the Hermannsdenkmal extend to the adjacent districts of Hiddesen and Heiligenkirchen-Schling; from there, the route continues uphill on foot for approximately 2 kilometres.

For a holiday apartment in Hiddesen, you can therefore weigh up whether culture, a moorland hike, a long-distance hiking trail or a family activity should be the main focus. The forest stage at the Hermannsdenkmal has 999 seats and a mobile stage for various event formats. Exhibitions, nature experiences, hikes and potential events thus complement the options for planning a trip around different interests.

For the overarching travel overview: Detmold.