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Best paved trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best paved trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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#4 of 9 nature parks

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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 - Rund um den Schiedersee

    4.5 (21)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Scenic hiking trail around the Schiedersee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 90-hectare Schiedersee flood protection lake offers recreation for young and old alike. Hikes, cycle tours and walks are equally suitable. Starting at Schieder Castle, the viewing platform on the northern shore is an excellent excursion destination with great views. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

  2. #2 - Von Waddenhausen zur Ziegelei Lage

    5.0 (3)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
  3. Weser Cycle Path Stage 1: Hann. Münden - Höxter

    #3 - Weser Cycle Path Stage 1: Hann. Münden - Höxter

    3.3 (3)·Moderate·71.3 km·Est. 18–19.5 hr
    Varied long-distance stage on the Weser, Lower Saxony. This is the first stage of the famous long-distance cycle route "Weser-Radweg," which follows the course of the Weser from Hannoversch Münden in the Weserbergland to Cuxhaven on the North Sea over a distance of 520 kilometers. The Weser Cycle Route has already received several awards as a 4-star quality cycle route. This first stage follows the river from its source in Hann, Münden to Höxter. On the way, towns worth seeing, such as...
  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. #5 - Ostenuth Gravel Ponds Loop

    2.7 (5)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Beautiful Loop in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The round is well suited for cycling, as it is very short, but you can also hike along it. It goes over open fields and once around the beautiful Ostenuth gravel ponds. You can take a break and stop off in the courtyard garden of the Möllenbeck monastery.
  6. Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal - Hermannsdenkmal

    #6 - Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal - Hermannsdenkmal

    3.0 (9)·Hard·119.6 km·Est. 24 hr+
    From the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument to the Hermann Monument is an impressive ridge walk that connects two important symbols of German history. This route stretches across the Weser Mountains and the Teutoburg Forest, starting at the 88-metre-high Kaiser Wilhelm Monument above Porta Westfalica. The journey ends at the Hermann Monument, which commemorates the Cheruscan prince Arminius. The terrain comprises a constant series of ascents and descents through dense beech and spruce forests. The route...

  7. #7 - A2 (Dalheim)

    2.5 (2)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  8. #8 - Brakel - Ottbergen - Beverungen - Bad Karlshafen

    Moderate·33.2 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
  9. Teutoburger Wald Radtour

    #9 - Teutoburger Wald Radtour

    Moderate·100.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
  10. Libori RTF – 110er Strecke

    #10 - Libori RTF – 110er Strecke

    Hard·110.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best paved trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Rund um den Schiedersee, which has a 4.5 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 8.5 km long with an elevation gain of 130 m.

What is the longest paved trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Libori RTF – 150er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 150.0 km long.

How many paved trails are in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

There are 16 paved trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 44 AllTrails community reviews.

Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Libori RTF – 150er Strecke has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 2,585 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal - Hermannsdenkmal, which has 2,435 m of elevation gain.

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