Detmold open-air museum
4.2kmLength
98mElevation gain
1–1.5hrEstimated time
Circular
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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Top sights
Schweinehaus
Building
Haus Stahl
Building
Pastorengarten
Garden
Garten des Gräftenhofes
Garden
Haus Düsterdieck
Building
Haus Meise
Building
Haus Blomberg
Building
Papenberg
Peak
Büchenberg
Peak
Königsberg
Peak
Pastorat Allagen
Building
Hof Remberg
Building
Minze-Garten
Garden
Haus Kuhlmaier
Building
Haupthaus
Building
Haus Roland
Building
Scheune
Building
Garten des Valpagenhofes
Garden
Haus Schwenger
Building
Remise
Building
Mietshaus
Building
Pippels Häuschen
Building
Dorfbauernhaus
Building
Schafstall
Building
Hof Sommer
Building
Apothekergarten
Garden
Haus Uhlmann
Building
Tankstelle
Building
Haus Stöcker
Building
Aussichtsturm auf dem Königsberg
Attraction
Top sights
Schweinehaus
Building
Haus Stahl
Building
Pastorengarten
Garden
Garten des Gräftenhofes
Garden
Haus Düsterdieck
Building
Haus Meise
Building
Haus Blomberg
Building
Papenberg
Peak
Büchenberg
Peak
Königsberg
Peak
Pastorat Allagen
Building
Hof Remberg
Building
Minze-Garten
Garden
Haus Kuhlmaier
Building
Haupthaus
Building
Haus Roland
Building
Scheune
Building
Garten des Valpagenhofes
Garden
Haus Schwenger
Building
Remise
Building
Mietshaus
Building
Pippels Häuschen
Building
Dorfbauernhaus
Building
Schafstall
Building
Hof Sommer
Building
Apothekergarten
Garden
Haus Uhlmann
Building
Tankstelle
Building
Haus Stöcker
Building
Aussichtsturm auf dem Königsberg
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 4.2-km circular trail near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Detmold open-air museum?
Expected weather for Detmold open-air museum for the next 5 days is:
- Wed 23 September - 15.8 degrees/drizzle
- Thu 24 September - 16.4 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 18.2 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 22.1 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 22.7 degrees/clear
Where is Detmold open-air museum located?
Detmold open-air museum is a trail located in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.
How hard is Detmold open-air museum?
Detmold open-air museum is considered a moderate hike that covers 4.2 km, with an elevation gain of 98 m. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Detmold open-air museum?
Detmold open-air museum is considered a moderate hike that covers 4.2 km, with an elevation gain of 98 m. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Detmold open-air museum a circular?
Detmold open-air museum is a circular trail that covers 4.2 km, with an elevation gain of 98 m. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Detmold open-air museum?
Detmold open-air museum is a circular trail that covers 4.2 km, with an elevation gain of 98 m. It takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Detmold open-air museum?
Dogs may be allowed on Detmold open-air museum. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there forests at Detmold open-air museum?
Yes, Detmold open-air museum is a forest trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.
Is there a fee required at Detmold open-air museum?
Yes, a fee is required at Detmold open-air museum. Check local park resources for more information.
Last updated on 18 September 2026 at 22:16 GMT+0