--- title: "RI9 - Kahlenberg-Route" url: "https://www.westliches-weserbergland.de/en/tour/ri9-kahlenberg-route" description: "The RI9 - first certified as a \"dream tour\" quality hiking trail in 2024 - takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Möllenbeck, where you can experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature first-hand.The trail first takes you through fields and forests towards the village of Krankenhagen. Here you can discover a variety of plants and animals.You walk around the Kahlenberg with its landscape characterized by gravel and sand mining (the so-called \"Möllenbecker Kames\"). You walk along a stream in the direction of Möllenbeck, but turn off to the boulder garden first. Large boulders, known as \"erratic blocks\", are displayed there. They were all unearthed during 50 years of gravel and sand mining on the Weser and bear witness to the last ice age. During this period, they were pushed into the Weserbergland by mighty glaciers from Scandinavia. Several information boards tell you about the origin of the boulders and the local flora and fauna.Those who discover the Kahlenberg and the Möllenbeck Kames landscape as part of the dream tour can then reward themselves with a delicious piece of cake in the courtyard garden of Möllenbeck Monastery. The late medieval monastery complex is only a few minutes away from the Findlingsgarten hiking parking lot and can be easily reached on foot or by car.Enjoy views of the Weser Valley and the surrounding mountainous landscape.Run: Findlingsgarten hiking parking lot - Kleiner Kroll - Krankenhagen - Kahlenberg - Möllenbeck - Findlingsgarten hiking car park" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/402632/015f227903b371ee4aa743e3e73c398be7a7dd7f23573c2361ca3ea62eb10941/markierung-wanderweg-ri9-rinteln.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Westliches Weserbergland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share RI9 - Kahlenberg-Route ======================= - Tip - 7.52 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Walking / hiking Markierung Wanderweg RI9 Rinteln RI9 Kahlenberg-Route Ausblick Hessendorf RI9 Kahlenberg-Route Kamenslandschaft Ausblick RI9 Kahlenberg-Route Fingerhut RI9 Kahlenberg-Route Bachlauf Naturpark - Wanderweg - 2:05 h - 7.52 km - 126 m - 121 m - 80 m - 144 m - 64 m - - Start: Hiking parking lot Findlingsgarten - Destination: Hiking parking lot Findlingsgarten A fairly easy hike into the North Lippe mountains The RI9 - first certified as a "dream tour" quality hiking trail in 2024 - takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Möllenbeck, where you can experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature first-hand. The trail first takes you through fields and forests towards the village of Krankenhagen. Here you can discover a variety of plants and animals. You walk around the Kahlenberg with its landscape characterized by gravel and sand mining (the so-called "Möllenbecker Kames"). You walk along a stream in the direction of Möllenbeck, but turn off to the boulder garden first. Large boulders, known as "erratic blocks", are displayed there. They were all unearthed during 50 years of gravel and sand mining on the Weser and bear witness to the last ice age. During this period, they were pushed into the Weserbergland by mighty glaciers from Scandinavia. Several information boards tell you about the origin of the boulders and the local flora and fauna. Those who discover the Kahlenberg and the Möllenbeck Kames landscape as part of the dream tour can then reward themselves with a delicious piece of cake in the courtyard garden of Möllenbeck Monastery. The late medieval monastery complex is only a few minutes away from the Findlingsgarten hiking parking lot and can be easily reached on foot or by car. Enjoy views of the Weser Valley and the surrounding mountainous landscape. **Run:** Findlingsgarten hiking parking lot - Kleiner Kroll - Krankenhagen - Kahlenberg - Möllenbeck - Findlingsgarten hiking car park Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Hiking parking lot Findlingsgarten - Walkers/hikers’ car park Destination Destination Hiking parking lot Findlingsgarten Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Über Lemgoer Straße in Forstweg einbiegen, bis ans Ende durchfahren Read more **Parking**Wanderparkplatz Findlingsgarten Read more **Public transportation** Read more Contact person Naturpark WeserberglandWeserstr. 1 31840 Hessisch Oldendorf Author Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland Marktplatz 7 31737 Rinteln Organization Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland License (master data) Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author **Hiking in spring:** The blossoming season offers a colorful spectacle. F**otography:** Perfect for nature photographers - lots of motifs for beautiful shots. Read more Map Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Beer garden - Monastery Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Walkers/hikers’ car park - Erratic boulder - Tours 13.20 km - Theme trail 1.63 km - Walking / hiking 3.58 km - Walking Contact Forstweg 31737 Rinteln Möllenbeck Download GPX file - -