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Best partially-paved trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

Best partially-paved trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita

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Lower Saxony
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#2 of 14 nature parks

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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.

Top sights

Dreikaiserstuhl
Dreikaiserstuhl
Cliff
Königstein
Königstein
Cliff
Hockendes Weib
Hockendes Weib
Cliff
Rolandsgrab
Rolandsgrab
Cave
Kleeberg
Kleeberg
Peak
Lengericher Berg
Lengericher Berg
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Teutoburg Forest Loop from Bielefeld

    4.5 (23)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Picturesque, idyllic loop near Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful and varied loop starts at Adenauerplatz in Bielefeld. It leads to the Johannisfriedhof, through the botanical garden, and then through the local animal park in Olderdissen (free of charge). The route is also very suitable for families with children due to the moderate ascents and descents. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Varied natural landscapes - Sculpture Park - Olderdissen Zoo - Botanical Garden - Peasant...

  2. #2 - Georgesmarienhütte, Lammersbrink, and Dorenberg

    4.4 (20)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Varied loop in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This is a really nice hike through the Teutoburg Forest south of Georgsmarienhütte. For quite a while you can hike on the popular Teutos Ridge Trail. A very special highlight is the Varus Tower, whose 21 m high viewing platform offers great panoramic views of Georgsmarienhütte and the Osnabrück region. Highlights of the hike: - Varus tower - Ridge path of the Teutoburg Forest - great views

  3. #3 - Georgsmarienhütter Null

    4.4 (20)·Hard·29.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The Georgsmarienhütter Null, also known as GM-Hütter Null for short, is a wonderful loop between the foothills of the north German lowlands and the Teutoburg Forest. The loop around the town of Georgsmarienhütte can be completed by bike or on foot. Most hikers divide the route into four daily stages: Stage 1 from Herrenrest to Kloster Oesede, Stage 2 from Oesede to Harderberg, Stage 3 from Harderberg to Sutthauser Bahnhof and Stage 4...

  4. #4 - Ibbenbüren Cliff Run: 2014 Course

    4.7 (17)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic hiking and running circuit through the Teuteburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hiking trails through the beautiful Teuteburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park with nice views. Further information can be found at: www.ibbenbuerener-klippenlauf.de. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Bathing/swimming possible - Rur reservoir - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

  5. #5 - Ahornweg 1 West

    4.2 (15)·Hard·24 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Osnabrücker Land, Lower Saxony. The Ahornweg in Osnabrücker Land, a kind of link between the Teutoburg Forest and the North German Plain, consists of an east loop and a west loop. The trail is marked with a distinctly jagged maple leaf. The route suggested here is the west loop of the Ahornweg. Species-rich beech forests, rare plant species and orchids, as well as some interesting historical sites are characteristic of the region. If you want to split the hike into...

  6. #6 - Von Burg zu Berg

    4.5 (11)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Varied quality trail in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia The route "From Castle to Mountain" is a certified quality hiking trail that can be reached by bus and train. From the sculpture park it goes around the Sparrenberg, through the botanical garden and to the nature reserve Ochsenheide. From the Bielefeld city forest, you hike to the Johannisberg, which is known for its historic park. Since you mostly walk on very easy, asphalted paths, this circuit is also recommended for families with...

  7. #7 - Um das Nasse Dreieck

    4.9 (12)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Wonderful round trip around the "Nasse Dreieck" on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. Parts of the tour lead over the Herrmannsweg to the beautiful view at Riesenbeck and to Surenburg Castle. Apart from the short climb (over flat stairs) at the beginning, the route is almost flat. From Bevergern you hike a longer section along the banks of the Bevergerner Aa.

  8. #8 - Hermannsweg

    4.4 (8)·Hard·99.9 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    The Hermannsweg is a premier ridgeway trail spanning 162 km (101 miles) through the Teutoburger Forest from Rheine to Horn-Bad Meinberg, typically completed in eight stages. This scenic long-distance route traverses the Terra Vita and Eggegebirge nature parks, following a forested mountain ridge at elevations ranging between 100 and 441 meters. Hikers discover major cultural monuments along the way, including the Hermann Monument, the Externsteine rock formations, and Sparrenburg Castle. The...

  9. #9 - Teutoburger Wald Runde von Schierloh

    4.5 (13)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Versatile circular route from Schierloh in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia This route is perfect for a jog or a long walk. The tour starts and ends at the Lidl car park in Schierloh. From there, the path leads on varied paths along the Ibbenbürener Aa, over field paths and through the Teutoburg Forest. The majority of the route runs away from towns on paved paths. Highlights: - Varied route - Teutoburg Forest

  10. #10 - Teutolauf 2019 - 29km

    5.0 (1)·Hard·18 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    Nice running event in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The annual running event has been organised by the Hohne gymnastics club for several decades. In addition to shorter running and walking routes, this is the longest route. There are great views of the Teutoburg Forest along the way. Highlights: - shared running experience - great views
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Teutoburg Forest Loop from Bielefeld, which has a 4.5 star rating from 23 reviews. This trail is 5.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 862 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita is Cherusci 500. This trail is estimated to be 288.9 mi long.

How many partially paved trails are in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

There are 134 partially paved trails in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 480 AllTrails community reviews.

Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Nature and Geopark TERRA.vita?

Cherusci 500 has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 42,847 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is ARA Emsland Brevet - 300 km, which has 16,391 ft of elevation gain.

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