Best forest trails in Herford
4.6(10 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Herford with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrA relaxing walk through Herford Forest is a highlight at any time of year. On a level path, you walk under tall trees that provide pleasant shade, especially on warm summer days. The circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest is known for its boundary stones, which date back to the 19th century.
- 4.1 (5)·Hard·69 km·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrPopular, historic stage trail from Herford to Hameln near Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Hansaweg (X9) is part of the European long-distance hiking trail E1, which connects the historic trading towns of Herford, Lemgo and Hameln. The trail can be hiked or cycled. The stages are as follows: 1. Herford to Bad Salzuflen 2. Bad Salzuflen to Lemgo 3. Lemgo to Dörentrup 4. Dörentrup to Extertal 5. Extertal to Aerzen 6. Aerzen to Hameln Highlights: - Geological sights - Varied flora -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Herford?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Herford is Hansaweg X9, Herford - Hameln. This trail is estimated to be 69.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Herford?
Herford: With an ascent of 2,069 m, Hansaweg X9, Herford - Hameln has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Herforder CTF 2020 – Tour 3 with 670 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Herford?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Herford is Hansaweg X9, Herford - Hameln with a 4.1-star rating from 5 reviews.
