Hermannsweg

Hermannsweg
Hermannsweg signage in Heimat-Tierpark Bielefeld
Length	156 km (97 mi)
Location	Teutoburg Forest, Germany
Use	hiking
Highest point	441 m (1,447 ft)
Lowest point	100 m (330 ft)
Waymark	white "H" on black square

The Hermannsweg is a 156 kilometres (97 mi) long hiking trail which follows the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest, running from Rheine to Velmerstot in Germany. It is marked by signposts showing a white H on a black background. The Hermannsweg has been named for Arminius (German name: Hermann), a Cherusci chief who defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD.^[1] Together with the 70 kilometres (43 mi) long Eggeweg, this long-distance hiking trail forms the Hermannshöhen. It is maintained by the Teutoburger-Wald-Verein e.V. located in Bielefeld.