Dörenberg
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The Dörenberg is a hill, , in the Teutoburg Forest
in the district of Osnabrück, in the German state of Lower Saxony
.
, from Dör, the Low German word for a hill or mountain pass.
and the Georgsmarienhütte
village of Oesede, whereby the boundary of both parishs runs over its southern flank, close to the summit. East of the hill, the B 51
runs between both settlements in roughly a north-northeast to south-southwest direction. The summit can be reached on woodland tracks from this road.
s are linked by a hiking trail, the Kammweg ("Crest Way") .
crashed on the Dörenberg. Both crew members died. A memorial stone has been laid on the Zigzag Way (Zickzackweg) that runs from the Karlsplatz west of the summit towards the Benno Quarry. It bears the inscription: "Am 18. Januar 1962 stürzte an dieser Stelle ein Flugzeug ab. Zwei junge Flieger im Alter von 24 und 26 Jahren fanden den Fliegertod." ("On 18 January 1962 an aircraft crashed at this spot. Two young airman - 24 and 26 years old - died an airman's death.") The memorial tablet stands below the first bend on Zigzag Way.
Teutoburg Forest
The Teutoburg Forest is a range of low, forested mountains in the German states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia which used to be believed to be the scene of a decisive battle in AD 9...
in the district of Osnabrück, in the German state of Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony is a German state situated in north-western Germany and is second in area and fourth in population among the sixteen states of Germany...
.
Origin of the name
Dören could be derived, especially in the area of Ostwestfalen-LippeOstwestfalen-Lippe
Ostwestfalen-Lippe , abbreviation OWL, is a region in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with a 2,000-years-old history and culture. Ostwestfalen-Lippe is the eastern part of the region of Westphalia, joined with the Lippe region. Translated to English, the name would be East...
, from Dör, the Low German word for a hill or mountain pass.
Location
The Dörenberg, the highest elevation in the centre section of the Teutoburg Forest, lies between Bad IburgBad Iburg
Bad Iburg is a town in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Teutoburg Forest, 16 km south of Osnabrück....
and the Georgsmarienhütte
Georgsmarienhütte
Georgsmarienhütte is a town in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Teutoburg Forest, approx. 7 km south of Osnabrück.- History :...
village of Oesede, whereby the boundary of both parishs runs over its southern flank, close to the summit. East of the hill, the B 51
Bundesstraße 51
The Bundesstraße 51 runs from Bremen in south-west direction though Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, and ends at the French border in the town Kleinblittersdorf.See also:*Transport in Germany...
runs between both settlements in roughly a north-northeast to south-southwest direction. The summit can be reached on woodland tracks from this road.
Hermann's Tower
On the summit of the Dörenberg stands the Hermann's Tower, from which, at a height of , there are views southeast over the Teutoburg Forest, southwards of the Münsterland and north to the Wiehen Hills. On the Lammersbrink, 2.8 kilometres northwest, stands the Varus Tower. Both observation towerObservation tower
An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision. They are usually at least tall and made from stone, iron, and wood. Many modern towers are also used as TV towers, restaurants, or churches...
s are linked by a hiking trail, the Kammweg ("Crest Way") .
1962 air crash
In 1962 an aeroplane of the Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
crashed on the Dörenberg. Both crew members died. A memorial stone has been laid on the Zigzag Way (Zickzackweg) that runs from the Karlsplatz west of the summit towards the Benno Quarry. It bears the inscription: "Am 18. Januar 1962 stürzte an dieser Stelle ein Flugzeug ab. Zwei junge Flieger im Alter von 24 und 26 Jahren fanden den Fliegertod." ("On 18 January 1962 an aircraft crashed at this spot. Two young airman - 24 and 26 years old - died an airman's death.") The memorial tablet stands below the first bend on Zigzag Way.