Best views trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park
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.
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- 4.4 (134)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.5 (89)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried 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...
- 4.6 (45)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.2 (46)·Moderate·15.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis 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...
- 4.5 (44)·Hard·17.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.3 (29)·Moderate·16.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis 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,...
- 4.6 (44)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrWater-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...
- 4.6 (56)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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...
- 4.3 (40)·Moderate·4.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort 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
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