Best dogs on leash trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita
The name of the nature and geopark can be translated as "life course of the earth". This is characterized by folding and erosion, flooding and glaciation, desert climate or permafrost. The landscape of the nature park is no exception. The park was founded in 1962, although it was known as the Northern Teutoburg Forest - Wiehengebirge Nature Park until 2002. Today it is characterized by an important geological heritage within comprehensible boundaries, a functioning management and contributes to regional development, environmental education and the creation of nature-friendly recreational infrastructure.
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- 4.6 (298)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Dörenther Klippen is a certified premium hiking trail. The sandstone cliffs that give the trail its name, which were formed 140 million years ago as sandbanks and deposits of a primordial sea, tower over 40 meters high and offer a breathtaking view of the entire Münsterland region. Other formations worth seeing along the way are the Dreikaiserstuhl, the Königsstein and the "Das hockende...
- 4.5 (82)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried Teutoschleife, North Rhine-Westphalia. This Teuto Loop is a certified premium hiking trail. The varied half-day tour leads from the idyllic resort of Lienen through various beech forests, past silicate rock formations and with great views far into the Osnabrück region. After rain, some short sections can be a bit soft and muddy. Like almost all hiking trails in this area, the Holperdorper is well signposted. Highlights: - Holperdorper Valley - Great views
- 4.3 (52)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrGreat hiking trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The first highlight awaits you at the parking lot: the Sloopersteene, more than 4000 years old, Westphalia's largest megalithic tomb and one of the largest prehistoric cultural sites in northwest Germany. The trail also leads through and along the forest and around the Niedrighaussee lake, where beautiful views and even a sandy beach await visitors. The lake...
- 4.3 (22)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This route leads around the Rubbenbuchsee. This is a nature reserve and man-made lake west of Osnabrück, which is part of a nature recreation area. This round is perfect for a walk with the family or after work and is also easy to reach. Highlights of the hike: - NSG Rubbenbruchsee - Sculpture landscape - playground
- 4.8 (17)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful, 9 km long hike on the heights of the Teutoburg Forest between Halle and Werther. The highest point is reached on the 306 m high Bussberg. Right next to the refuge there is a historic rampart, which was probably built around 1673. Highlights of the hike: - Bussberg with the Schwedenschanze rampart - natural forest trails - Arminius spring
- 3.5 (13)·Hard·11.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrBeautiful loop in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This circular hike takes you along the Weser and around the Middle and Southern Lakes. At Porta Westfalica you cross the Weser Bridge. On the way you always have beautiful views of the river landscape. If you want, you can get to know the old town of Porta Westfalica. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way.
- 4.3 (8)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrMagnificent excursion into the nature of North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the "Grüner Weg" car park in the northeast of Halle (Westphalia). At the Himmelspforte you will find the wonderful forest with its impressive stock of trees. The whole area is under nature protection and should be respected accordingly. In addition to the flora, there are some beautiful soil formations, many hills and a whole range of information boards on cultural and natural history. Accessible by bus...
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- Dreikaiserstuhl
- Königstein
- Hockendes Weib
- Rolandsgrab
- Kleeberg
- Lengericher Berg
- Plisseetal
- Dörenther Klippen
- Campingplatz Dörenther Klippen
- Bismarckturm
- Lienener Berg
- Blick in den Canyon
- Wetterpilz
- Eulenschlucht
- Burg Tecklenburg
- Forstliche Versuchsfläche "ausländische Baumarten" mit Lehrpfad
- Leedener Berg
- Steinbruch
- Aussichtspunkt Piesberg
- Aussichtsturm Felsrippe (Piesberg)