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Best trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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The Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park was founded in 1965 and covers an area of 2736 square kilometers in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sixth largest park in Germany and the second largest park in the federal state. Part of the nature park is the Teutoburg Forest, but the area is much larger and includes other nature conservation and forest areas.

Visitors can enjoy the varied landscape and beautiful forest trails here - relaxation for the whole family. Impressive cultural landscapes and natural treasures such as the Externsteine or the Desenberg volcano also await.

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Top sights

Grottenfels
Grottenfels
Cliff
Stemberg
Stemberg
Peak
Bollerspring
Bollerspring
Spring
Sandsteinquelle
Sandsteinquelle
Spring
Lewenberg
Lewenberg
Peak
Jammertal
Jammertal
Valley

Top trails

  1. #1 - Externsteine

    4.4 (180)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Varied loop hike around the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The Externsteine are striking sandstone rock formations in the Teutoburg Forest, which represent an outstanding natural attraction in Germany and are protected as a natural and cultural monument. The loop route leads from the free Hermannsweg hiking car park on the B1 (exit Horn / Detmold-Süd) to the Externsteinen via the Bärdenstein and the Knickhagen. The route makes a detour to the visitor center, where there is...

  2. #2 - Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop

    4.4 (135)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular loop hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is an extremely varied loop west of Horn, which leads to two of the region's most popular attractions: the Externsteine and the ruins of the Falkenburg. While it is often very crowded at the famous Externsteinen, the hike continues largely undisturbed on quiet forest paths, past idyllic water bodies and a mountain heath. There are rest stops in Horn. Accessible by bus and train (a short walk from the Abzweig...

  3. #3 - Externsteine - Falkenburg Runde

    4.5 (87)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Panoramic hike in Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can ask for great tips in advance at the Externsteine information center, and there is also a large car park next to it. The highlight of the excursion is the Falkenburg ruins, which are located in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Upper pond - External Stones - Forsthaus Externsteine - Falkenburg ruins

  4. #4 - Blaubeerroute

    4.6 (53)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This multi-faceted hike allows you to experience the natural landscape in all its facets. The nature reserve around the Externsteine offers a variety of natural attractions with constant changes. The Externsteine is an impressive natural and cultural monument; the sandstone formations tower impressively over the landscape. The trail leads through mixed forests and across blueberry heaths, and there are always benches to take a...

  5. #5 - Velmerstot Loop

    4.5 (89)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route is a certified quality hiking trail up to Velmerstot, the highest point in the Egge Mountains. The loop begins near the village of Leopoldstal. The fairytale path leads to the twin peaks with the Lippische and Prussian Velmerstot, where two attractions worth seeing await with a sandstone obelisk and the Egge Tower. The mountain heathland on the Velmerstot, fantastic panoramic views and the...

  6. #6 - Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg

    4.6 (45)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
    This route is stage 8 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific segment begins at the Hermannsdenkmal near Detmold and travels southeast to the Lippischer Velmerstot, ending in Leopoldstal. The path descends from the Grotenburg to the Adlerwarte and the legendary Externsteine, vertical sandstone formations that hikers can climb for panoramic views. Moving into the Eggegebirge, the trail follows the romantic Silberbachtal valley before a final steep...

  7. #7 - Herrmannsweg Stage 6: Bielefeld - Oerlinghausen

    4.2 (46)·Moderate·9.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    This route is stage 6 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins at the Sparrenburg in Bielefeld and travels southeast to end in Oerlinghausen. The path follows broad forest tracks and gentle ridges, passing the 52nd latitude monument and the historic Waldhotel Brand’s Busch. Hikers ascend to the iron observation tower Eiserner Anton on the Ebberg for wide views before crossing the A2 motorway near Lämmershagen. The stage concludes in...

  8. #8 - Hermannsweg Stage 7: Oerlinghausen - Detmold

    4.5 (44)·Hard·10.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This route is stage 7 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Oerlinghausen and travels southeast to the historic Hermannsdenkmal on the Grotenburg near Detmold. The path passes the Kumsttonne windmill stump before climbing the Tönsberg to see medieval ruins. Hikers traverse the Rethlager Quellen spring gorge and the Hiddeser Bent, a rare living hillside moor. The stage leads through the Donoper and Krebsteich nature reserves...

  9. #9 - Holzhausen-Externsteine: Roman-Knight Rites

    4.2 (30)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    This hike leads through the heart of the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park and connects the spa town of Holzhausen-Externsteine with the historic sandstone cliffs of the Externsteine. The trail starts at the spa park in Holzhausen, which impresses with its redwoods and ginkgo trees, and leads visitors through dense mixed forests up to the rock formations, which are up to 40 meters high. With a bit of luck, black woodpeckers and eagle owls can be spotted in the shady beech forests,...

  10. #10 - Pivikter Wasserweg

    4.6 (44)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Water-rich quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The Pivikter Wasserweg is a certified quality trail west of Detmold. In sections, following the course of the famous Hermannsweg, you walk past idyllic waters such as the Donopter pond, the Eisenquelle ("iron-rich spring"), the crab pond and the mystical moorland of the Hiddeser Bent. The landscapes, characterized by romantic waters and moors, are under strict nature protection, which is why you can observe...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Externsteine , which has a 4.4 star rating from 180 reviews. This trail is 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 574 ft.

What is the longest trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Kloster-Garten-Route. This trail is estimated to be 168.2 mi long.

How many trails are in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

There are 352 trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Hermannshöhen Weg has the most elevation gain with 22,148 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kloster-Garten-Route, which has 17,647 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 26 camping trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park and the most popular is Hermannsweg Stage 7: Oerlinghausen - Detmold with an average 4.5 star rating from 44 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 43 running trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park and the most popular is Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop with an average 4.4 star rating from 135 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 51 biking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park and the most popular is Externsteine with an average 4.4 star rating from 180 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 223 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Externsteine , Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop, Externsteine - Falkenburg Runde, Blaubeerroute, and Velmerstot Loop.

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with waterfalls in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Patensteig and Holzminden - Albaxen - Hoexter.

Are there any trails with volcano viewpoints in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with volcano viewpoints in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Warburg - Diemeltal - Desenberg and Rund um Liebenau und Zwergen.

Are there any trails with huts in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with cliffs in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 34 trails with cliffs in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Externsteine , Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop, Externsteine - Falkenburg Runde, Blaubeerroute, and Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg.

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 86 trails with archaeological sites in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Externsteine , Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop, Externsteine - Falkenburg Runde, Blaubeerroute, and Velmerstot Loop.

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with ponds in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 37 trails with ponds in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Velmerstot Loop, Schluchten und Moore am oberen Furlbach, Wilddiebsroute bei Exertal, Rund um Hörste, and Die Grundlosen zwischen Höxter und Godelheim.

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 20 trails with picnic areas in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Velmerstot Loop, Schluchten und Moore am oberen Furlbach, Eggeweg Stage 1: Externsteine - Bad Driburg, Wilddiebsroute bei Exertal, and Nieheimer Kunstpfad.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 57 trails with scenic viewpoints in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Velmerstot Loop, Herrmannsweg Stage 6: Bielefeld - Oerlinghausen, Pivikter Wasserweg, Bielfelder Berg and Ebberg from Habichtshoehe, and Hermannslauf from Grotenburg.

Are there any trails with lakes in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with castles in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with springs in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with rivers in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 23 trails with rivers in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Rund um den Schiedersee, Rundweg Sennestadt, Rüben Route, Bad Pyrmont - Schiedersee Lake, and Erlesene Natur - Wo der Bock zum Gärtner wird.

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 21 trails with historical monuments in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg, Hermannsdenkmal and Grotenburg, Hermannslauf from Grotenburg, Rund um den Hermann, and Bad Salzuflen Loop 8.

Are there any trails with caves in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with dams in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Are there any trails with hot springs in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

Yes, there are 3 trails with hot springs in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, including VitalWanderWelt - Südlicher Sachsenring Bad Driburg, Rosenberg, and VitalWanderWelt - Nördlicher Sachsenring Bad Driburg.

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