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Best moderate trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best moderate trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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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 - Externsteinen and Falkenburg Circular

    4.4 (134)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is an extremely varied loop to the west of Horn, which leads to two of the region's most popular attractions: the Externsteine and the ruins of Falkenburg Castle. While it is often very crowded at the famous Externsteine, the rest of the hike is largely undisturbed on quiet forest paths, past idyllic bodies of water and an area of mountain heath. There are refreshment stops in Horn. Accessible by bus and...

  2. #2 - Externsteine - Falkenburg Runde

    4.5 (87)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can find out great tips in advance at the Externsteine information centre, next to which there is also a large car park. The highlight of the excursion is the Falkenburg ruins, which are located in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Upper pond - Externsteine - Externsteine forester's lodge - Falkenburg castle ruins

  3. #3 - Velmerstot Circular Route

    4.5 (89)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route is a certified quality hiking trail up to Velmerstot, the highest point in the Egge Mountains. The circular route begins near the village of Leopoldstal. The fairytale path leads to the twin peaks with the Lippische and Prussian Velmerstot, where two attractions worth seeing await with a sandstone obelisk and the Egge Tower. The mountain heathland on the Velmerstot, fantastic panoramic...

  4. #4 - Herrmannsweg Stage 6: Bielefeld - Oerlinghausen

    4.2 (46)·Moderate·15.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    This route is stage 6 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins at the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld and travels southeast to end in Oerlinghausen. The path follows broad forest tracks and gentle ridges, passing the 52nd latitude monument and the historic Waldhotel Brand’s Busch. Hikers ascend to the iron observation tower Eiserner Anton on the Ebberg for wide views before crossing the A2 motorway near Lämmershagen. The stage concludes in...

  5. #5 - Holzhausen-Externsteine: Roman-Knight Rites

    4.3 (29)·Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    This hike leads through the heart of the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park and connects the spa town of Holzhausen-Externsteine with the historic sandstone cliffs of the Externsteine. The trail begins at the spa park in Holzhausen, which impresses with its redwoods and ginkgo trees, and leads visitors through dense mixed forests up to the rock formations, which are up to 40 metres high. With a bit of luck, black woodpeckers and eagle owls can be spotted in the shady beech forests,...

  6. #6 - Patensteig

    4.6 (56)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park / Eggegebirge. The Patensteig is one of the most popular hiking trails in the region. Three of the four larger Extertal waterfalls are connected on this route. In addition, you hike through wildly romantic stream valleys, shady forests and lovely fields. This is a pure nature experience for the whole family. The Patensteig requires sure-footedness and appropriate footwear. Information boards along the route refer to historical events...

  7. #7 - Bielfelder Berg and Ebberg from Habichtshoehe

    4.5 (32)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  8. #8 - Hermannsdenkmal and Grotenburg

    4.3 (40)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Short and charming route near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great hike that leads to the Hermann monument and Grotenburg castle. Before you get there, you stroll through the Teuteburg Forest. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Pretty views - Small Hünenring - Hermann monument - Grotenburg Castle - Teuteburg Forest

  9. #9 - Um die Externsteine

    3.8 (33)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied circular trail near Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this beautiful circular trail, you will come across the Externsteine - an impressive rock formation towering around 40 metres high in the Wiembecke valley near Horn-Bad Meinberg in Lippe. They are among the most famous natural and cultural monuments in Germany. The neighbouring nature reserve also invites you to explore. Highlights: - Externsteine - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

  10. #10 - Schluchten und Moore am oberen Furlbach

    4.2 (30)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Picturesque and exciting hiking tour in Augustdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike leads through the Schluchten and Moore nature reserve on the upper Furlbach stream. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna - Beautiful woodland with moorland landscapes - Through the Furlbach valley
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