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Best hard trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best hard 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 - Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg

    4.6 (45)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
    This 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...

  2. #2 - Hermannsweg Stage 7: Oerlinghausen - Detmold

    4.5 (44)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This route is stage 7 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Oerlinghausen and travels southeast to the historic Hermannsdenkmal on the Grotenburg near Detmold. The path passes the Kumsttonne windmill stump before climbing the Tönsberg to see medieval ruins. Hikers traverse the Rethlager Quellen spring gorge and the Hiddeser Bent, a rare living hillside moor. The stage leads through the Donoper and Krebsteich nature reserves...

  3. #3 - Hermannslauf from Grotenburg

    4.3 (25)·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

  4. #4 - Rund um den Hermann

    4.1 (20)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Historical hiking trail from Augustdorf to the Hermann monument in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads from Augustdorf in a westerly direction to the famous Hermann monument. The monument commemorates the Cheruscan prince Arminius and the so-called Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, in which Germanic tribes under his leadership inflicted a decisive defeat on the expanding Roman Empire. This route is an official hiking trail of Teutoburg Forest Tourism. Highlights: - Hermann Monument -...

  5. #5 - Rundwanderweg 34 [Barnacken]

    4.3 (14)·Hard·13.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Scenic and idyllic hiking excursion in Schlangen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike through the shady forest definitely provides a little cover from the sun in the summer months. A small and beautiful highlight of the tour is the Upper Pond. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the Oberer Teich pond - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming natural landscape in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park

  6. #6 - Eggeweg Stage 1: Externsteine - Bad Driburg

    4.5 (10)·Hard·23.3 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Scenic section of the Eggeweg trail The hiking sign is the X. The trail leads from the Externsteine through romantic valleys and over gently rolling hills. You can rest and eat provisions in the mountain huts. As the route is quite long, you should allow plenty of time, but if you wish, you can also use one of the overnight accommodation options along the way. Highlights: - Externsteine - Iburg Castle

  7. #7 - Paderborn High Trail: Panoramic Tour around Neuenbeken

    4.6 (14)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Scenic and varied hike in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hike starts from the Hindahls Kreuz hiking car park through the Teuteburger Wald/Eggegebirge nature park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful natural landscapes in the Paderborn city forest - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna

  8. #8 - Bullerbeeke circuit

    4.0 (11)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Scenic route through the eastern Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route takes its name from the start and end points - the source of the Bullerbeeke stream and the car park of the same name. The hilly landscape of the eastern Teutoburg Forest is ideal for beautiful hikes. The relatively easy ascents and descents on this circular tour provide a scenic nature experience. The route mostly leads through the forest, past some beautiful highlights such as the Bismarck Tower...

  9. #9 - Viaduct Hikiing Trail Altenbeken

    4.3 (17)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 8–9 hr
    Idyllic circular route Altenbeken near North Rhine-Westphalia. The viaduct trail starts in Altenbeken and can be reached every half hour by train or tram from Paderborn. It starts right at a great highlight: an exhibited steam locomotive from 1941. The trail then leads along beautiful hiking trails around the town and offers the Great Viaduct, the largest limestone bridge in Europe, as a special highlight. The Mariengrotte in Buke and the "Driburger Grund" adventure playground with barbecue...

  10. #10 - KlimaErlebnisRoute Velmerstot

    4.2 (5)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Certified, informative quality hiking trail near Horn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular trail offers a varied hike - it leads through deep forests, offers the opportunity to observe rare flora and fauna and provides information throughout on topics such as climate change, the effects of the climate on the body and air quality. It is also worth making a detour to the Bielstein Cave with its hatch hole and the Ebersberg. Along the way, there are also marvellous views of the Lipper...
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