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Best walking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best walking 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 - 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 - Kurpark Bad Salfulzen

    3.9 (25)·Easy·4.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Picturesque circular tour in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The paths on this relaxed tour are well developed and there are not too many metres in altitude to overcome. It goes through the Salzuflen spa gardens. The paths, some of which are lined with trees, the spa park lakes and the various Kneipp pools invite you to relax. An entrance fee is charged for part of the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Kurparksee - concert hall - Game reserve - Kneipp basin

  3. #3 - Nature Park Trail Bielefeld 6: Geology - Quarries as Contemporary Witnesses

    4.1 (8)·Moderate·3.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular themed trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park/Eggegebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia. Under the motto "NaturZeitReise", six hiking trails in the Teutoburg Forest deal with the most diverse aspects of the topic "time". On NaturZeitReise No. 6, quarries as contemporary witnesses tell, among other things, how geological features influence biodiversity. The geological theme trail leads from the Eisgrund car park mainly along gravel paths and hiking trails and can be easily explored with...

  4. #4 - Luherheide: Försterteische - Staffpark

    4.7 (8)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  5. #5 - Bad Salzuflen: Wanderweg Obernberg

    5.0 (7)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic circular trail in Bad Salzuflen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads through the landscaped garden, along the Bad Salzuflen golf course and into the Obernberg forest area. Long stretches of the route lie in dense deciduous forest, making the route particularly pleasant to walk in summer. Information boards provide information on the correct breathing and walking technique and give tips on proper nutrition and relaxation exercises. Highlights: - Quiet sections of forest - Local...

  6. #6 - Leopoldstal: A3 Silberbach valley

    3.4 (14)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Leopoldstal circular hiking trail A3 is perfect for a family outing in the countryside. The circular trail leads a short distance from the Silbermühle car park through the Silberbachtal valley. There are a few hundred metres uphill at the start, but afterwards you can enjoy the route in a relaxed manner. Highlights of the hike: - Silbermühle - Quiet forest paths - Knieberg - Silberbach...

  7. #7 - Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte

    4.8 (4)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  8. #8 - Rosenberg

    4.6 (5)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  9. #9 - Rund um den Werresiek

    3.7 (6)·Easy·2.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Idyllic riverside walk around the Werresiek, North Rhine-Westphalia. A lovely walk around the Werresiek, which is beautiful at any time of year. From Schötmarsche Straße, the path leads through shady woodland along the shore of the Werresiek quarry pond. Overall, the route is very leisurely and also ideal for children. Highlights: - Shore path with swimming opportunities - Relaxed loop

  10. #10 - Detmold open-air museum

    3.4 (6)·Moderate·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular walk near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. With an area of 90 hectares and around 120 historical buildings, the Detmold Open-Air Museum is the largest of its kind. The route suggested here takes you through the entire complex, from the Osnabrücker Hof to the Sauerland village. Highlights of the route: - child-friendly - Westmünsterland farm - Paderborn village - Sauerland village - Osnabrück farm - Lippischer Meierhof
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking 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 walking trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte. This trail is estimated to be 11.4 km long.

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

There are 50 walking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 168 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 396 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nelkenlauf, which has 284 m of elevation gain.

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