Best trails near Grosse Esche
4.1(50 reviews)
Grosse Esche: 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. Grosse Esche: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Grosse Esche are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 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...
- Moderate·7.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular hiking trail Hangstein (circular trail A1) starts at the Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen. You first hike through the forest in the direction of Berlebeck before continuing on to Heiligenkirchen. It's worth taking a break here - there are several places to stop for refreshments in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenkirchen - Hohe Warte - Schling - Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Grosse Esche?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Grosse Esche is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 17.9 km long with an elevation gain of 692 m.
What is the longest trail near Grosse Esche?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Grosse Esche is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg. This trail is estimated to be 17.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Grosse Esche?
Grosse Esche: With an ascent of 692 m, Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Berlebeck: Ein Streifzug durch die Natur with 468 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Grosse Esche?
The most popular and difficult trail near Grosse Esche is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg with a 4.6-star rating from 45 reviews.
