Clever Gorge – Johannisegge Viewpoint loop from Borgholzhausen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Borgholzhausen

Clever Gorge – Johannisegge Viewpoint loop from Borgholzhausen

Moderate

4.7

(153)

464

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Clever Gorge – Johannisegge Viewpoint loop from Borgholzhausen

03:35

12.7km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Rötekuhlen

Lake

3.26 km

Cleve Gorge Adventure Forest

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The name "Adventure Forest" says it all. This is an absolutely beautiful forest dotted with rocks.

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3.32 km

Clever Gorge

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Fascinatingly beautiful gorge, but also a place of remembrance.
The gorge is the place of execution of the 22-year-old Polish forced laborer Zdislaw Talma, whose crime was his love for …

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9.00 km

View of the fields surrounding Borgholzhausen

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Nice view of the fields surrounding Borgholzhausen.

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9.00 km

Johannisegge Viewpoint

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Sun bench right next door! Great place for a picnic, but very open to the wind!

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10.3 km

View of the Teutoburg Forest

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Beautiful distant view....despite trees being cut down...⛰️🌄🌞

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11.0 km

This parking lot is the ideal starting point for hikes in the Teutoburg Forest near Borgholzhausen.

It is also great as a stage destination for the Hermannsweg, as it leads directly over the parking lot.

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11.3 km

Luisen Tower

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A nice place to take a little break. The rise, especially from the southern direction (Borgholzhausen) but is fierce. At the weekend, the little hut is open and offers drinks. …

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11.5 km

View of Borgholzhausen and the Teutoburg Forest

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Did you walk all the way up from Borgholzhausen, and are you dreading another climb? Don't, this one is worth it. Here you have a unique view of the Teutoburger …

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

3.93 km

2.39 km

654 m

159 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.41 km

2.74 km

1.85 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Burg Ravensberg – Luisenturm am Hermannsweg Runde von Borgholzhausen

A very beautiful, varied hike.
The challenging climb to the Luisenturm is rewarded with a great view

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December 8, 2024,Entdecker Weg in Borgholzhausen 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

On Sunday we went on the discovery trail to Borgholzhausen. A lovely walk in wonderful weather. The trail sums up all the highlights around and in Borgholzhausen well. Of course there was another reason to go to Borgholzhausen 😋 It is closer than Nuremberg 😉 and is a paradise for gingerbread fans, there is the schulze-ladencafe.de

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November 29, 2025,Borgholzhausen im schönen Teutoburger Wald, Luisenturm & Burg Ravensberg Runde

Borgholzhausen is known for its traditional gingerbread and honey cake bakery, which once established its reputation as a gingerbread town, as well as its beautiful half-timbered houses, the Luisenturm tower, and the imposing Ravensberg Castle, in whose shadow the historic town lies.

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March 20, 2023,Süßes und Luise - Rund um Borgholzhausen

This beautiful tour is from the book "Hikes for the soul - feel-good paths in the Teutoburg Forest" from Droste-Verlag.

The approx. 11 km long multi-faceted tour leads around the beautiful town of Borgholzhausen. A small road at the Clever Gorge takes you up a small climb to Ravensberg Castle. At the weekend you can feast on homemade cakes in …

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March 27, 2025,Entdecker Weg Borgholzhausen

Past Ravensberg Castle, through Borgholzhausen, and up to the Johannisegge with the Luisenturm (Luisen Tower).

Overall, it was a beautiful hike. However, as of March 27, 2025, at the beginning of Borgholzhausen, coming from the castle, there are suddenly no more signage for any hiking trails. They have all disappeared into a construction zone. And at least I couldn't find …

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November 16, 2024,Lebkuchenstadt Borgholzhausen 🍪-Burg Ravensberg 🏰

I saw this beautiful tour at @Radelwolf63 🚲🚶‍♂️ 🚲🚶‍♂️, we have already visited Ravensberg Castle but I found it interesting in connection with the gingerbread town of Borgholzhausen! The tour has two great viewpoints to offer: Ravensberg Castle and the Luisenturm. The small town of Borgholzhausen is nestled in the Teutoburg Forest, with a beautiful town center with well-preserved timber-framed …

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November 5, 2024,Teuto🍂🍁wanderung rund um die Lebkuchenstadt Borgholzhausen, 12 Grad☀️

Always worth a break... a hike through the Teutoburg Forest... another feast for the senses, especially now in this colorful season. As there was still fog over the northern Teuto at 10 a.m., contrary to our plan, we first went to the Ravensberg to the historic and impressive castle complex (from the 11th century). Among other things, the outer bailey …

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January 28, 2023,🏰🌳 Borgholzhausen 🗼🌞

Today's tour took me to the district of Gütersloh, more precisely Borgholzhausen 🏘️ in the Teutoburg Forest 🌳🌲🌳 .
It started in the parking lot 🚘 of Ravensberg Castle. In the first section I quickly got to the Ravensberg/Barenberg nature reserve and then to the castle 🏰 on the Ravensberg (269 m) including a detailed tour. As is generally the …

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