Dörenther Cliffs – Dreikaiserstuhl loop from Hockendes Weib

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ibbenbüren

Dörenther Cliffs – Dreikaiserstuhl loop from Hockendes Weib

Moderate

4.5

(176)

540

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Dörenther Cliffs – Dreikaiserstuhl loop from Hockendes Weib

03:07

11.4km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

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833 m

Dörenther Cliffs

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The Dörenther Cliffs boast impressive rock formations and mysterious myths. Bizarre sandstone cliffs of all sizes and shapes, rising enchantingly up to 40 meters, line the narrow ridge paths.

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1.07 km

Alpine hut at the Dörenther Cliffs

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Very nice cabin with good opportunities for a break. The prohibition signs on the way there have been set up "wild" - the Hermannsweg may also be used with mountain bikes.

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1.26 km

Impressive Rock Formation

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I can only agree with the previous speaker.

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1.78 km

View of the Münsterland from the Dörenther Klippen

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Great view. In some places you should be careful because the rocks fall steeply.

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1.98 km

View from the Dörenther Klippen across the Münsterland

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Almost a balcony with a rock railing invites you to take a break here - easily accessible from the west and north, you should be a little careful towards the east, where it gets steep.

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3.92 km

Dreikaiserstuhl

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An interesting rock formation where climbers can often be seen. Or you can simply use one of the rocks for a rest and a picnic during a hike on the Hermannsweg.

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4.27 km

View of the Bocketal Valley from Königstein

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Magnificent view of the beautiful Bocketal and the second ridge of the Teutoburg Forest, towards Ibbenbüren.

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10.3 km

View of Hockendes Weib

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If you usually walk through or directly along the cliffs, you have another very nice perspective from here.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

2.32 km

1.29 km

1.18 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.61 km

2.64 km

962 m

320 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2024,..das Hockende Weib.TW.Brochterbeck.***+.Kreis Steinfurt

The route can clearly be improved, both the way there and the way back.

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April 17, 2022,Ostern 🐰 am Kleeberg 🍀 und Dörenther Klippen

It was a very nice lap in fantastic weather. 🥰👍
You can't ask for more! ...
Except my Udo at my side...
However, he didn't feel like it this morning. 🤷🏼‍♀️
We will go on the tour together again in due course! 😃😁

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January 2, 2025,Dörenther Klippen mit Ibbenbürener Rundweg 02.01.2025

Home and the mud have me again 🤣
I have to say, it was nice to walk through dry terrain 😉
As sun ☀️ was forecast for this morning, I threw my original plan out the window and got up early.
It was worth it 👍😀

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May 11, 2025,Hockendes Weib – trotz GPS Chaos bei komoot 🥴🥾🥾🎒

Today was Mom's Day. So, of course, my hiking mom had to go. 😄 Next weekend is Grandma's Day and no time for 🥾🥾🎒. In two weeks, I'll finally be able to do the second stage of the 63% hike in Dortmund. It's worth googling. 😉
The hike to the Dörenthern Cliffs has been on my list for a while. …

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July 31, 2022,Dörenther Klippen und Kleeberg

This morning my husband chose a tour that I (somewhat differently in the second half) had already done at Easter.
During our break, in which we had our lunch, we realized that I had stupidly left the bottle of grape spritzer in the kitchen. 🙈
Well, at least we had our tea.😅
On the way we got a few drops …

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June 25, 2023,230625 Wanderung Brochterbeck zum hockenden

Today I was again thinking about where I can find a lot of shade with the dog. Worked out very well.

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April 27, 2024,Frühlingsblüten

What isn't there to see at this time of year, what comes before your lens in terms of shape, color and smell 🪻🌻🌼🌸🌷
Here are just a few: dead nettle, lesser stork's bill, bird cherry, lesser periwinkle, rapeseed, St. Barbara's herb, dandelion, wild garlic, daisies, cow parsley, greater celandine, broom.

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October 14, 2023,Vom Bocketal zu den Dörenther Klippen und Almhütte

This was the third time we've been to the Hotel Antrup on the "Dicken Berg" and we were all so excited again 🤩 about the owner's great cooking skills that we'll definitely come back again.

We had already gone on a similar tour in the “Dörenther Klippen” in 2019.
You are always amazed at how the rocks rise.
A nice …

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