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Best camping trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best camping 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 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...

  2. #2 - Rund um den Hermann

    4.1 (20)·Hard·12.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Historical hiking trail from Augustdorf to the Hermann Monument in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads from Augustdorf in a westerly direction to the famous Herrmann monument. The monument is intended to commemorate the Cheruscan prince Arminius and the so-called Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, in which Germanic tribes under his leadership inflicted a decisive defeat on the expanding Roman Empire. This route is an official hiking trail of Teutoburg Forest Tourism. Highlights: - Hermann...

  3. #3 - KlimaErlebnisRoute Velmerstot

    4.2 (5)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Certified, informative quality hiking trail near Horn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route offers a varied hike - it leads through deep forests, offers the opportunity to observe rare flora and fauna and provides information about topics such as climate change, the effects of climate on the body and air quality. It is also worth making a detour to the Bielstein cave with its hatch hole and the Ebersberg. On the way you also have wonderful views of the Lipper Bergland, Sauerland,...

  4. #4 - Warburg - Diemeltal - Desenberg

    4.5 (10)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr

  5. #5 - NSG Egge-Nord am Kampen

    4.0 (11)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Idyllic hiking tour in the nature reserve Egge, North Rhine-Westphalia. In Kempen you walk along the Durbukeweg. With a size of 53.64 ha you will also find information boards and marked hiking trails. There is a hiking car park at the memorial as well as a bus stop on site. Highlights of the tour: - Wild animal and plant species - Durbeke creek swamp

  6. #6 - Nieheim: Wanderweg Klunsberg

    4.8 (7)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  7. #7 - 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

  8. #8 - Bad Pyrmont - Schiedersee Lake

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·17.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hr

  9. #9 - UNESCO World Heritage Site Corvey Castle Loop

    3.6 (3)·Easy·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Interesting 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...

  10. #10 - Nieheim: Nieheimer Kunstpfad

    4.2 (2)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Hermannsweg Stage 7: Oerlinghausen - Detmold, which has a 4.5 star rating from 44 reviews. This trail is 10.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,791 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Eggeweg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 45.6 mi long.

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

There are 26 camping trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 132 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Eggeweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 7,201 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Weser Cycle Path Stage 1: Hann. Münden - Höxter, which has 4,773 ft of elevation gain.

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