Best wildflower trails in Detmold
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Explore the most popular wildflowers trails near Detmold with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (45)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis route is stage 8 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific segment begins at the Hermannsdenkmal near Detmold and travels southeast to the Lippischer Velmerstot, ending in Leopoldstal. The path descends from the Grotenburg to the Adlerwarte and the legendary Externsteine, vertical sandstone formations that hikers can climb for panoramic views. Moving into the Eggegebirge, the trail follows the romantic Silberbachtal valley before a final steep...
- 4.6 (44)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrWater-rich quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The Pivikter Wasserweg is a certified quality trail to the west of Detmold. Following the course of the famous Hermannsweg trail in sections, you hike past idyllic bodies of water such as the Donopter Teich, the Eisenhaltige Quelle, the Krebsteich and the mystical moorland of the Hiddeser Bent. The landscapes characterised by romantic waters and moors are strictly protected, which is why many rare animal and...
- 4.3 (40)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort and charming route near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great hike that leads to the Hermann monument and Grotenburg castle. Before you get there, you stroll through the Teuteburg Forest. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Pretty views - Small Hünenring - Hermann monument - Grotenburg Castle - Teuteburg Forest
- 4.5 (19)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis idyllic route leads through one of the oldest nature reserves in the Lippe region on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest near Detmold. The path explores the protected area of the Donoper Teiche and the adjacent Hiddeser Bent, following a diverse mixture of well-maintained forest trails, soft paths, and wooden boardwalks over marshy sections. A central highlight is the ensemble of historical ponds, created in the 17th century for fish farming, and the mysterious atmosphere of the adjacent...
- Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular hiking trail Hangstein (circular trail A1) starts at the Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen. You first hike through the forest in the direction of Berlebeck before continuing on to Heiligenkirchen. It's worth taking a break here - there are several places to stop for refreshments in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenkirchen - Hohe Warte - Schling - Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen
- Moderate·298.5 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance cycle route from Detmold to Xanten. The Römer-Lippe-Route is a well-signposted long-distance cycle route divided into 6 daily stages, which can be cycled in both directions. The cycle route leads from the source of the Lippe, the "Eye of Odin", in the Teutoburg Forest along the Lippe into the Hellweg region, through the Sauerland and Münsterland into the Ruhr region and finally through the Lower Rhine region, where the Lippe flows into the Rhine at Xanten. The tour is...