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Best event trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best event 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

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  1. #1 - Hermannslauf from Grotenburg

    4.0 (24)·Hard·31.1 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    Popular route of the Hermannslauf in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route stretches the Hermmanslauf from Berlebeck to Bielefeld and a valley of the 165-kilometer Hermannsweg in the Teutoburg Forest. The start of the Hermannslauf is near the well-known Hermannsmemorial. There is parking there. Highlights: - Varied route - Beautiful forest trails

  2. #2 - Volkslauf Amelunxen 2022 - 5 km

    4.2 (2)·Easy·5 km
    Official route of the 34th Amelunx fun run on 19 June 2022 The Amelunxer Volkslauf takes place annually. In addition to a bambini run (400m) and a school run (1km), runs are offered over the following distances: 5 km / 11 km / 20 km. Current information can be found on the following link: http://www.tus-amelunxen.de/ Highlights of the route: - Nethe estuary nature reserve - Amelunxen town centre

  3. #3 - Volkslauf Amelunxen 2022 - 11 km

    4.3 (2)·Moderate·11.6 km
    Official route of the 34th Amelunx fun run on 19 June 2022 After the start via Amelunx Castle, the route leads directly to the challenging ascent up the Bastenberg to the Hüwe hill with a difference in altitude of 144 metres. The route then descends again past the Bruchhaus memorial and over the historic Nethe bridge in Ottbergen. The run leads back along the Nethe towards Amelunxen to the finish. The Amelunxer Volkslauf takes place annually. In addition to a bambini run (400m) and a...
  4. Paderborn Wind Farm RTF – 112, The challenging one

    #4 - Paderborn Wind Farm RTF – 112, The challenging one

    4.0 (1)·Hard·110.1 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. The challenging route of the Paderborn Windpark-RTF runs through attractive countryside in the hilly eastern region of Paderborn. There are almost no traffic lights and the route is mainly on low-traffic district roads and farm tracks. Hundreds of wind turbines, placed on fields, plateaus and hills, give the tour its name. These are part of the largest inland wind farm area in Europe. Highlights: - challenging event - varied...
  5. Volkslauf Amelunxen 2022 - 20 km

    #5 - Volkslauf Amelunxen 2022 - 20 km

    5.0 (1)·Hard·20.4 km
    Official route of the 34th Amelunx fun run on 19 June 2022 The Amelunxer Volkslauf takes place annually. In addition to a bambini run (400m) and a school run (1km), runs are offered over the following distances: 5 km / 11 km / 20 km. Current information can be found on the following link: http://www.tus-amelunxen.de/ Highlights of the route: - Nethe adventure station - Tweberg - Bierenberg - Amelunxen

  6. #6 - Paderborner Windpark RTF – 42er, die Knackige

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·41.4 km·Est. 10–11 hr
    Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: http://www.rg-paderborn.de/
  7. Teutoburger-Wald-Rundfahrt Tour III 2019

    #7 - Teutoburger-Wald-Rundfahrt Tour III 2019

    Hard·113.1 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Popular road bike route near Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia At over 100 kilometres in length, this very challenging road bike route follows the course of Tour III of the 2019 Teutoburg Forest Tour. Starting from the racecourse in Bielefeld, the route takes you via Voßheide, Cappel, Brockhausen and Bechterdissen in a large loop through the Teutoburg Forest and Lipper Land. If the whole route is too long for you, you can shorten the tour in Pottenhausen, for example. Accessible by bus and...
  8. Paderborn Windpark RTF - 72er

    #8 - Paderborn Windpark RTF - 72er

    Hard·71.6 km·Est. 17.5–19 hr
    Official course of the Windpark RTF in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Paderborn RTFs are annual events. There are three different routes with different lengths. In general, the "hilly" route is a difficult road bike tour. Very good physical condition is required. However, it is mainly on good road surfaces, which is why it is technically easy to ride.
  9. Libori RTF – 110er Strecke

    #9 - Libori RTF – 110er Strecke

    Hard·110.4 km·Est. 24 hr+

  10. #10 - X3 - Cheruskerweg

    Hard·68.4 km·Est. 19–21 hr
    This scenic route connects monumental history with charming urban heritage as it follows the X3 main trail down from the Teutoburg ridge. Broad forest paths lead downward, offering glimpses of the surrounding rolling hills before reaching the expansive grounds of Germany's largest open-air museum. The trail transitions into peaceful tree-lined paths along historic moats and waterways, leading directly into Detmold’s historic center. Along the way, hikers pass preserved Weser Renaissance...
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