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Best trail running trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best trail running 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 - Externsteinen and Falkenburg Circular

    4.4 (135)·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 - 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...

  3. #3 - Holzhausen-Externsteine: Roman-Knight Rites

    4.2 (30)·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,...

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - Bielfelder Berg and Ebberg from Habichtshoehe

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

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - 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

  8. #8 - Östlicher Teutoburger Wald

    4.7 (27)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Adventurous hiking tour through the Teuteburg Forest near Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful circular route to the west of Oerlinghausen, starting at the "Bullerbeeke" car park. It goes right through the historic eastern Teutoburg Forest. There are places to stop for refreshments in Oerlinghausen. Highlights of the tour: - beautiful views - beautifully rolling landscape

  9. #9 - Teutoburg Forest Circular Route

    4.1 (22)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Charming and scenic hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A wonderful circular route in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park in the Eggegebirge mountains, which also features several springs. It is partly on natural paths or small wooden bridges, so good shoes and sure-footedness are an advantage. There is an opportunity to stop for refreshments after about 5 kilometres. The start is at the Eisgrund hiking car park. Highlights of the tour: -...

  10. #10 - Tönsbergblicke

    4.3 (19)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular hiking trail is a certified quality hiking trail. The route, which offers fantastic panoramic views over the Paderborn region and the Sauerland, runs parallel to the famous Hermannsweg trail for the most part. The starting point of the hike is the "Unter der Howe" car park (if travelling by bus or train: Bürgerhaus stop). From here, you walk past several interesting cultural monuments into the idyllic...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best hiking trail for running in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Externsteinen and Falkenburg Circular, which has a 4.4 star rating from 135 reviews. This trail is 12.1 km long with an elevation gain of 407 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is X3 - Cheruskerweg. This trail is estimated to be 68.4 km long.

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

There are 139 running trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 842 AllTrails community reviews.

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

X3 - Cheruskerweg has the most elevation gain for running trails with 1,856 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hermannslauf from Grotenburg, which has 715 m of elevation gain.

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