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Best backpacking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best backpacking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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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.

Top sights

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

Top trails

  1. #1 - 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...

  2. #2 - 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...

  3. #3 - Hermannsweg Stage 7: Oerlinghausen - Detmold

    4.4 (43)·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...

  4. #4 - Viaduct Hikiing Trail Altenbeken

    4.3 (17)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
    Idyllic Altenbeken loop near North Rhine-Westphalia. The viaduct trail starts in Altenbeken and can be reached every half hour by train or streetcar from Paderborn. It starts right at a great highlight: an exhibited steam locomotive from 1941. The trail then leads along beautiful hiking trails around the town and offers the Great Viaduct, the largest limestone bridge in Europe, as a special highlight. The Mariengrotte grotto in Buke and the "Driburger Grund" adventure playground with...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Diemel Cycle Route Stage 3: Warburg - Bad Karlshafen

    4.8 (3)·Moderate·25.3 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    Stage 3 of the Diemel Cycle Path. The last day tour of the Diemel Cycle Path follows the Diemel from Warburg to where it flows into the Weser in Bad Karlshafen. This section also passes numerous nature reserves. In Trendelburg, Würmelsen and Helmarshausen, you pass historic castle and palace ruins. Marking: Ammonites Highlights: - Diemel mill - Wülmersen moated castle

  7. #7 - Diemelradweg Etappe 2: Marsberg - Warburg

    4.3 (4)·Moderate·19.1 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
    Stage 2 of the Diemel cycle path. The second section of the Diemel Cycle Path follows the Diemel through the Teutoburg Forest from Marsberg to Warburg. Since the bike tour is only about 30km long, a detour to Hardehausen to the bison enclosure is worthwhile. In addition to mountain bison and lowland bison, you can also see wild horses, wild boars and, with a little luck, red deer. Marking: ammonites Highlights: - Teutoburg Forest Nature Park - Hardehausen bison enclosure

  8. #8 - Hagebuttenrunde

    4.4 (3)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr

  9. #9 - Stemmen - Eisbergen - Vlohto

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·18.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Round trip in North Rhine-Westphalia. A great bike tour along the Weser loops and through the river landscape between Stemmen and Vlotho. First, head north to Icebergs, back across the rails, and west near the river. If you want, you can take a break in Vlotho and go on a discovery tour, for example to Vlotho Castle, and stop off in one of the cafés and restaurants. Along the road on the southern bank of the Weser, it then goes back to the starting point. Highlights: - Vlotho Castle near...

  10. #10 - Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 1: Detmold - Paderborn

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·30 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
    Stage 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...
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Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 11.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,270 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Hermannsweg. This trail is estimated to be 99.9 mi long.

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

There are 23 backpacking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These backpacking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 183 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Hermannsweg has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 15,728 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Sintfeld-Höhenweg (Fernwanderweg), which has 11,581 ft of elevation gain.

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