Best trails near Falkenburg
4.4(235 reviews)
Falkenburg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Falkenburg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenburg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (135)·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 (87)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic 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
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route around the ruins of Falkenburg Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route leads through the beech forests of the Teutoburg Forest and along the Stemberg. The trail opens up a landscape characterised by nature and tranquillity. A historical highlight awaits at the end of the hike: the ruins of Falkenburg Castle. The 12th century complex, which is considered the cradle of the Lippe region, has been the subject of research for years and offers an insight...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·30.7 km·Est. 9–10 hrVaried hike in the eastern Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start at the car park in the south of Holzhausen-Externsteine. A number of historical and geological sights await those who embark on the rather long hike: the Externsteine natural monument, the Falkenburg ruins, whose history began in the 12th century, and the wonderfully fragrant lavender fields in the Wiembecke valley. Highlights: - Externsteine - Lavender fields "Petite Provence" - Falkenburg Castle - Barrier wall...
- Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrAt weekends and on public holidays, bus route 792 runs from Detmold to the Hermannsdenkmal car park. On weekdays, bus routes 703 (stop Kreuzweg) and 704 (stop Hiddeser Straße) run to Hiddesen, from where it is only a short walk to the Hermannsdenkmal. The hike begins at the Hermann Monument, which commemorates Arminius the Cheruscan and the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. The German troops defeated the Roman invaders here in 9 A.D. The monument is open to visitors every day. The route...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Falkenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Falkenburg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenburg 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 trail near Falkenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenburg is Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg. This trail is estimated to be 30.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenburg?
Falkenburg: With an ascent of 1,002 m, Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Grotenburg nach Horn-Bad Meinberg with 420 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenburg is Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.