Best partially-paved trails in Detmold
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Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Detmold with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.0 (24)·Hard·19.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrPopular route of the Hermannslauf in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route stretches the Hermmanslauf from Berlebeck to Bielefeld and a valley of the 165-kilometer Hermannsweg in the Teutoburg Forest. The start of the Hermannslauf is near the well-known Hermannsmemorial. There is parking there. Highlights: - Varied route - Beautiful forest trails
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·30 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 1 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. Even at the starting point of the first day tour it is worthwhile to linger a little, because in Detmold there is not only the cozy old town and the open-air museum, but also the admirable Hermanns monument, which in the 18th century was even the largest statue in the world. The route continues over the 50 meter high Externsteine to Bad Lippspringe to the source of the Lippe. From here it is only a stone's throw to the stage destination...
- Easy·18.5 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrNatural hike from Dietmold to Horn in North Rhine-Westphalia From Dietmold, this route runs through the Teutoburg Forest-Eggegebirge Nature Park and past numerous impressive landscapes. A special gem is the striking sandstone rock formation Externsteine, which is a protected natural and cultural monument and is one of the most outstanding natural landscapes in Germany. Highlights: - Hiking in the Teutoburg Forest-Eggegebirge Nature Park - External Stones - shady forest paths
- Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrOn weekends and public holidays, the 792 bus runs from Detmold to the Hermannsdenkmals car park. On weekdays the bus routes 703 (stop Kreuzweg) and 704 (stop Hiddeser Straße) go to Hiddesen, from where it is only a short walk to the Hermannsdenkmal. The hike begins at the Hermannsdenkmal, which commemorates Arminius the Cheruscan and the battle in the Teutoburg Forest. The German troops defeated the Roman invaders here in 9 AD. The memorial is open to visitors every day. The route continues...
- Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrOfficial walking trail in Pivitsheide in the Teutoburg Forest. The A1 Wanderbares Pivitsheide walking trail allows you to get to know the Detmold district of Pivitsheide V. L. and V. H. better. The abbreviation V. L. stands for the Lage bailiwick, to which the village once belonged. The abbreviation V. H. stands for Vogtei Heiden. The tour begins at the Rethlager mill pond and leads through a residential area past the village church and on through the village. Finally, fields are reached...
- Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop trail Hangstein (loop 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
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Detmold?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Detmold is Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 1: Detmold - Paderborn. This trail is estimated to be 30.0 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Detmold?
Detmold: With an ascent of 2,975 ft, Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 1: Detmold - Paderborn has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Hermannslauf from Grotenburg with 2,345 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Detmold?
The most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Detmold is Hermannslauf from Grotenburg with a 4.0-star rating from 24 reviews.