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Best easy trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best easy trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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The Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park was founded in 1965 and covers an area of 2736 square kilometres in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sixth largest park in Germany and the second largest park in the federal state. Part of the nature park is the Teutoburg Forest, but the area is much larger and includes other nature conservation and forest areas.

Visitors can enjoy the varied landscape and beautiful forest trails here - relaxation for the whole family. Impressive cultural landscapes and natural treasures such as the Externsteine or the Desenberg volcano also await.

Top sights

Grottenfels
Grottenfels
Cliff
Stemberg
Stemberg
Peak
Bollerspring
Bollerspring
Spring
Sandsteinquelle
Sandsteinquelle
Spring
Lewenberg
Lewenberg
Peak
Jammertal
Jammertal
Valley

Top trails

  1. #1 - Externsteine

    4.4 (180)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Varied circular hike around the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The Externsteine are striking sandstone rock formations in the Teutoburg Forest, which represent an outstanding natural attraction in Germany and are protected as a natural and cultural monument. The circular route leads from the free Hermannsweg hiking car park on the B1 (exit Horn / Detmold-Süd) to the Externsteinen via the Bärdenstein and the Knickhagen. The route makes a detour to the visitor center, where...

  2. #2 - Blaubeerroute

    4.6 (53)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular route in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This multi-faceted hike allows you to experience the natural landscape in all its facets. The nature reserve around the Externsteine offers a variety of natural attractions with constant changes. The Externsteine is an impressive natural and cultural monument; the sandstone formations tower impressively over the landscape. The trail leads through mixed forests and across blueberry heaths, and there are always benches to...

  3. #3 - Pivikter Wasserweg

    4.6 (44)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Water-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. #4 - Kurpark Bad Salfulzen

    3.9 (25)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Picturesque circular tour in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The paths on this relaxed tour are well developed and there are not too many metres in altitude to overcome. It goes through the Salzuflen spa gardens. The paths, some of which are lined with trees, the spa park lakes and the various Kneipp pools invite you to relax. An entrance fee is charged for part of the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Kurparksee - concert hall - Game reserve - Kneipp basin

  5. #5 - Aktiver Rucksack

    4.6 (12)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Culturally historic circular hike recognised as a Wanderbares Deutschland quality trail This route provides complete relaxation and helps to slow down a stressful everyday life. It also combines nature with cultural and historical highlights. The 6-kilometre route takes you back to the Stone Age, to the beginnings of civilisation. The starting point of Oerlinghausen is well equipped with archaeological sites. A special highlight is a visit to the Oerlinghausen Archaeological Open-Air Museum....

  6. #6 - Luherheide: Försterteische - Staffpark

    4.7 (8)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  7. #7 - Rund um Hörste

    4.4 (16)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Beautiful circular hike from Stapelage through the Teutoburg Forest in North Rhine-Westphalia This route runs from Stapelage through the Östlicher Teutoburger Wald nature reserve and past the Hörste outdoor pool and the Hörster Bach stream. Highlights: - Eastern Teutoburg Forest nature reserve - Beautiful forest paths - Hörste outdoor pool

  8. #8 - Dünenpfad Augustdorf

    4.5 (15)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Charming, panoramic hiking tour in Augustdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Augustdorf dune trail circular route: An extensive sandy area lies in the southern Teutoburg Forest. The Senne is one of North Rhine-Westphalia's most important heathlands, covering the oldest inland dunes in north-west Germany. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

  9. #9 - Leopoldstal: A2 Silberbachtal

    4.0 (7)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular route from Leopoldstal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular trail starts at the old school in Leopoldstal. It leads through the beautiful Eggeosthang forest area with Lippischer Velmersstot along the Way of the Cross. A detour to the mystical stone labyrinth is worthwhile along the way. The route finally leads back through the Silberbach valley. Highlights: - Detour to the stone labyrinth - Beautiful forest paths - marvellous views

  10. #10 - Rosenberg

    4.6 (5)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
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