Best forest trails in Höxter
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Höxter with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts at the car park east of Brenkhausen near Höxter-Holzminden Airport. The path leads directly into the Räuschenberg nature reserve, from which the path also got its name. The path circles the airfield and then leads into the forest. It makes a loop through the forest and then leads back to the starting point.
- 3.6 (3)·Easy·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting hiking excursion in Höxter, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour takes you to the beautiful Teutoburg Forest Nature Park and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corvey Castle. The enchanting property was created as a monastery during the times of Benedictine religious life and is 1200 years old. All buildings are still excellently preserved. In the midst of vines, meadows and the ducal garden, the complex rises majestically over the adjacent Weser. The outside area is also...
- 4.1 (4)·Hard·42.5 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrStage 2 of the long-distance cycle route "Weserradweg", Lower Saxony. This is the second stage of the Weser cycle path, which is one of the most popular river cycle paths in Germany. This 68 km long section starts in Höxter and the tour ends in Hameln, the Pied Piper City on the Weser. Highlights of the tour: - Höxter - The Pied Piper City of Hameln - Views of the Weser
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park/Eggegebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia. This very leisurely route enchants with great views. The car can be parked at the Michaelskapelle. The trails are very level and should therefore not pose any major problems for children. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenberg - idyllic country lanes - St. Michael's Chapel
- 2.0 (1)·Moderate·42.2 mi·Est. 17.5–19 hrStage 7 of D-Route 9 (Weser - Romantic Road). The seventh stage of D-Route 9 leads from Höxter via Bad Karlshafen and Bodenfelde to the stage destination Hann. Münden. In addition to the Weser river landscape, this section also has several elevations and thus provides varied panoramas. Highlights: - Höxter: historic town hall, Nikolaikirche, former Corvey Benedictine abbey - Godelheimer See - Baroque town and saltwater spa Bad Karlshafen - Thorengrund nature reserve near Bursfelde
- Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful, short loop trail that largely leads through idyllic open landscapes. The only uphill section is up to the Heiligenberg. You can rest a little at the St. Michael's Chapel on the Heiligenberg, which was built in 1078, before the hike continues in a relaxed manner. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenberg - Quiet forest trails - St. Michael's Chapel - open landscapes
- Hard·88.2 mi"Auf schmaler Spur" is a route which, according to its name, leads along the narrowest and most winding country roads in the region around Holzminden. It starts in Forst, along the Weser towards Bodenwerden / Rühle. In Rühle, the route climbs up a well-paved serpentine road for the first time, into "Rühler Schweiz". From there you ride down to Golmbach in the direction of Negenborn. From there it goes up through the "Hooptal" to Stadtoldendorf. The route now leads through the fields towards...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Höxter?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Höxter is Weser cycle path stage 2: Höxter - Hameln. This trail is estimated to be 42.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Höxter?
Höxter: With an ascent of 10,859 ft, "Auf schmaler Spur": Höxter - Stadtoldendorf - Köterberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Weser - Romantische Straße (D-Route 9) Etappe 7: Höxter - Hann. Münden with 4,816 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Höxter?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Höxter is Weser cycle path stage 2: Höxter - Hameln with a 4.1-star rating from 4 reviews.