Marienfeld Abbey – Marienfeld Abbey loop from Clarholz

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Gütersloh

Herzebrock-Clarholz

Marienfeld Abbey – Marienfeld Abbey loop from Clarholz

Hard

4.6

(13)

hikers

Marienfeld Abbey – Marienfeld Abbey loop from Clarholz

07:19

29.0km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Fountain at Hotel-Residence Klosterpforte

Highlight • Monument

11.8 km

Marienfeld Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

You can walk around the monastery from here or take a break at the Klosterhof.

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11.9 km

The Cistercian monastery of Marienfeld, founded in 1185, was one of the most important monasteries in Westphalia. The late Romanesque abbey church is an outstanding example of Cistercian architecture. The …

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12.7 km

Weir in Marienfeld

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12.7 km

Weir on the River in Teutoburg Forest

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16.1 km

Forest path

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22.4 km

Herzebrock Monastery Woods

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Beautiful circular route Herzebrocker Klosterwälder.
Perfect for a lap through the countryside on the weekend or after work.

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22.9 km

Fuchsbruch

Forest

24.3 km

Monastery Garden

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice little park next to the church
St.Christina

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25.1 km

Putz

Forest

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

11.4 km

2.17 km

596 m

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.09 km

2.66 km

2.40 km

1.82 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

7°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

April 14, 2024,Der Prälatenweg

The Prälatenweg connects the three monasteries of Clarholz, Marienfeld and Herzebrock.
The first 2 pictures reflect the first 9km to Marienfeld, but in and around the villages it was actually quite nice. In between it was more of an asphalt battle, but it got better towards the end.
I don't want to complain. I knew that beforehand and deliberately chose …

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