Dörenther Klippen – sea of rocks and the „Hockende Weib“

Dörenther Klippen – sea of rocks and the „Hockende Weib“

If you walk only one full Teutoschleife, make it this one: the Dörenther Klippen are a bizarre sea of rocks above the Bocketal valley.

Narrow ridge paths lead through a nature reserve to sandstone towers rising up to 40 metres. The most famous is the „Hockende Weib“ (crouching woman), tied to the legend of a mother turned to stone to save her children.

From the Königstein and Dreikaiserstuhl the view sweeps far into the Münsterland; the orchard trail and the Alm hut with its viewing platform make fine rest stops. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are essential here.

Highlights

• „Hockendes Weib“ – legendary rock up to 40 m
• Königstein & Dreikaiserstuhl over the Bocketal
• Viewing platform at the Alm hut
• Orchard trail through a nature reserve

Trail facts

• Distance: 9,3 km
• Duration: 3 h 15 min
• Ascent: 234 m
• Difficulty: moderate
• Start: „Dörenther Klippen“ trailhead car park, B219, Ibbenbüren

Base camp for Dörenther Klippen – sea of rocks and the „Hockende Weib“ is our hillside holiday apartment with garden and balcony, right in Brochterbeck. The map below shows the full route – and, with the house symbol (🏠), exactly where the apartment sits.

Trail data, elevation and GPX track: Teutoschleifen · Tecklenburger Land Tourismus e. V. Please follow the on-site waymarking and check the weather before you set off.