Best cave trails in Hörstel
4.5(93 reviews)
Explore the most popular cave trails near Hörstel 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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- 4.5 (63)·Hard·20 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Riesenbeck at the Westfalenstrasse and travels east to the town hall in Tecklenburg. The path marks the beginning of the true ridge trail, leading hikers over narrow crests and past striking sandstone formations. Significant natural landmarks include the Dörenther Klippen and the legendary Hockendes Weib rock, alongside the Dreikaiserstuhl and Hexenküche formations....
- 4.0 (29)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe Teuto loop Bevergerner Pättken around the "wet triangle" is a certified premium hiking trail with a difference. Here, where the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet, you can enjoy a wonderfully varied loop along the 100-year-old lock system, over the Huckberg and through the pretty town of Bevergern.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the TERRA.vita nature and geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, fairly short loop that leads from Hoerstel train station into the Teutoburg Forest and on to the "Nasse Dreieck" ("Wet Triangel"). The Nasses Dreieck is a waterway triangle: Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal, two of the most important German waterways, separate here. But there are more hiking highlights waiting. On the way there, you pass the witches' cave, which is freely...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest trail with caves in Hörstel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Hörstel is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg. This trail is estimated to be 20.0 km long.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Hörstel?
Hörstel: With an ascent of 603 m, Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the cave trails in the area. The next highest ascent for cave trails is Nasses Dreieck ("Wet triangle") from Hoerstel with 144 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail with caves in Hörstel?
The most popular and difficult trail with caves in Hörstel is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg with a 4.5-star rating from 63 reviews.
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- Hexenhöhle
- Bergeshöveder Berg
- Aussichtspunkt Schleuse Bevergern
- Birgter Berg
- Hörsteler Aa
- Brumleytal
- Schleuse Bergeshövede
- Torfmoorsee
- Schloss Surenburg
- Riesenbecker Berg
- Lagerberg
- Huckberg
- Bevergerner Aa
- Hexenpütt
- Schöne Aussicht
- Schinkensteinhütte
- Hochkreuz
- Labyrinth „Waiting for the Barbarians“
- Floethe
- Thalmannś Waldwohnzimmer