Best trails near Hochkreuz
4.6(139 reviews)
Hochkreuz: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 11 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. Hochkreuz: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Hochkreuz: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hochkreuz are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (63)·Hard·20 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Riesenbeck at the Westfalenstrasse and travels east to the town hall in Tecklenburg. The path marks the beginning of the true ridge trail, leading hikers over narrow crests and past striking sandstone formations. Significant natural landmarks include the Dörenther Klippen and the legendary Hockendes Weib rock, alongside the Dreikaiserstuhl and Hexenküche formations....
- 4.0 (29)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe Teuto loop Bevergerner Pättken around the "wet triangle" is a certified premium hiking trail with a difference. Here, where the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet, you can enjoy a wonderfully varied loop along the 100-year-old lock system, over the Huckberg and through the pretty town of Bevergern.
- 4.3 (11)·Hard·24.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrChallenging running event in Ibbenbüren, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the route of the Ibbenbüren Cliff Run from 2020. The event in the Teutoburg Forest has been taking place for many years and offers a unique running experience along several cliffs. The first part of the run is still easy and for warming up, then it goes through the constant ups and downs of the various cliffs such as the Nordhang cliff, the Matsch cliff and the Hassberg cliff. Highlights of the route: - great group...
- 4.9 (12)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWonderful circular tour around the "wet triangle" on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. Parts of the tour lead along the Herrmannsweg to the beautiful view at Riesenbeck and to Surenburg Castle. Apart from the short ascent (via flat steps) at the beginning, the route is almost flat. From Bevergern, you walk a longer section along the banks of the Bevergerner Aa.
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·15.4 kmEnchanting and scenic hiking trail near Hörstel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike leads directly into the beautiful Teutoburg Forest, where you can explore the beautiful local flora and fauna. Car parking is available and there is also a bus connection. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the surrounding area - Local flora and fauna - Through the Teutoburg Forest
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·25.6 km·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging landscape run in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the official route of the annual trail running event near Ibbenbüren. Very similar to previous years, but a tenth cliff has been added to the challenging ups and downs of the nine cliffs in 2024. The route leads along forest tracks, hollow paths overgrown with tree roots, through muddy patches, past ponds and through sandy passages. The steepest gradient is 25%. The start is at the Ludwigschule...
- 4.2 (4)·Easy·29.8 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic cycle tour in Bevergern near Hörstel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour leads through the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark and also runs alongside the Bevergerner Aa and the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Refreshment stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Along the Bevergerner Aa - Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route in the TERRA.vita nature and geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, fairly short loop that leads from Hoerstel train station into the Teutoburg Forest and on to the "Nasse Dreieck" ("Wet Triangel"). The Nasses Dreieck is a waterway triangle: Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal, two of the most important German waterways, separate here. But there are more hiking highlights waiting. On the way there, you pass the witches' cave, which is freely...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful Teutoburg Forest, long stretches along the Dortmund-Ems Canal and idyllic open landscapes characterise this circular trail in Tecklenburger Land. As the hike starts at the railway station in Hörstel, it is easy to get here by bus or train. In summer, it is advisable to bring your swimming gear: Swimming is permitted in the Torfmoorsee lake, with the exception of a wetland biotope used...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hochkreuz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hochkreuz. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hochkreuz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hochkreuz is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 63 reviews. This trail is 20.0 km long with an elevation gain of 603 m.
What is the longest trail near Hochkreuz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hochkreuz is Klöster, Kunst und Parkanlagen. This trail is estimated to be 51.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hochkreuz?
Hochkreuz: With an ascent of 673 m, Ibbenbürener Klippenlauf Hauptlauf 2024 - 25,4km has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ibbenbürener Klippenlauf 2020 - 25km with 666 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hochkreuz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hochkreuz is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg with a 4.5-star rating from 63 reviews.
Explore in the Hörstel area
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Points of interest
- Hexenhöhle
- Bergeshöveder Berg
- Aussichtspunkt Schleuse Bevergern
- Birgter Berg
- Hörsteler Aa
- Brumleytal
- Schleuse Bergeshövede
- Torfmoorsee
- Schloss Surenburg
- Riesenbecker Berg
- Lagerberg
- Huckberg
- Bevergerner Aa
- Hexenpütt
- Schöne Aussicht
- Schinkensteinhütte
- Hochkreuz
- Labyrinth „Waiting for the Barbarians“
- Floethe
- Thalmannś Waldwohnzimmer