Best trails near Burg Tecklenburg
4.2(319 reviews)
Burg Tecklenburg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 12 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. Burg Tecklenburg: Explore this area from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Tecklenburg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Tecklenburg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (126)·Easy·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis scenic route through the Teutoburg Forest follows the legendary Hexenpfad, or Witches' Path. The adventure begins at the marketplace in the medieval town of Tecklenburg. From here, the path climbs and dips through the woods, visiting five unique stops marked by signs. Visitors can explore the ruins of the Tecklenburg castle, which was once the largest hilltop fortress in northern Germany. One highlight is the Wierturm, a brick tower built to honor Johann Wier, a physician who bravely...
- 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....
- 4.2 (30)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic and varied hiking and running tour in Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful hike through the Teutoburg Forest (approx. 45 minutes by car from Hengelo). Well suited for geocaching (the one at Kaiserstuhl 3 is recommended). Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Teutoburg Forest
- 4.3 (39)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, varied premium city hiking trail in Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Tecklenburger Romantik leads through the beautiful old town centre, which shines with cultural and historical highlights. But there is also plenty of opportunity to experience nature in the tranquil forest and on unspoilt paths along meadow landscapes. Highlights of the walk: - Dünnwald rock garden - Haus Marck moated castle - Tecklenburg castle ruins
- 4.4 (33)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in the center of Tecklenburg and travels southeast to the Kneipp spa town of Bad Iburg. The journey leads through fresh lime-beech forests and across the Tecklenburger Land plains before returning to the main mountain ridge. Hikers pass the village of Leeden and can take an optional detour to Lengerich to see its late-Gothic church. The path is famous for its...
- 3.8 (10)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCertified, cultural-historical premium walking trail in Tecklenburger Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this circular route, the name says it all: you follow in the footsteps of the painter Modersohn through the old town of Tecklenburg, past the castle ruins and around the spa gardens. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are required. Highlights of the walk: - Herb garden - Witches' kitchen - spa gardens - Tecklenburg Castle
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·16.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistorical hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony/North Rhine-Westphalia. The Eselspatt connects the towns of Osnabrück and Tecklenburg and leads along a beautiful route through the Teutoburg Forest. Even in the Middle Ages, donkeys laden with trade goods are said to have been driven here towards the Osnabrück market. The donkey trail can be started right there, at the historic town hall of the Hasestadt. If you don't fancy a city walk of around four kilometres, you should start at the...
- 2.7 (4)·Moderate·5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe route leads from the car park with a viewpoint, past the Bismarck Tower, into the Teutoburg Forest. The route follows the forest nature trail via narrow "climbing paths", forest paths and tarmac farm tracks to the forest outdoor pool. The route then leads through the spa gardens to the market square. The last section runs past the open-air theatre back to the car park. Although the route is not particularly long, you should be a good walker as some of the paths are very steep and narrow....
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Tecklenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Tecklenburg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Tecklenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Tecklenburg is Tecklenburg Witches' Path, which has a 4.3 star rating from 126 reviews. This trail is 3.5 km long with an elevation gain of 120 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Tecklenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Tecklenburg is Radtour: Ibbenbüren-Tecklenburg-Laggenbeck. This trail is estimated to be 39.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Tecklenburg?
Burg Tecklenburg: With an ascent of 1,055 m, Laggenbeck- Lienen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Radtour: Ibbenbüren-Tecklenburg-Laggenbeck with 773 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Tecklenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Tecklenburg is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg with a 4.5-star rating from 63 reviews.
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Top parks
Activities
Attractions
Points of interest
- Dreikaiserstuhl
- Königstein
- Rolandsgrab
- Bismarckturm
- Wetterpilz
- Burg Tecklenburg
- Forstliche Versuchsfläche "ausländische Baumarten" mit Lehrpfad
- Leedener Berg
- Heidentempel
- Blücherfelsen
- Münsterlandblick
- Altes Amtsgericht
- Lusthäuschen
- Sattelfels
- Wallburg Schweinskopf
- Klotenberg
- Wasserschloss Haus Marck
- Siamesische Zwillinge
- Schweinskopf
- Brochterbecker Schlucht