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Best dog-friendly trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best dog-friendly 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 - Patensteig

    4.6 (56)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park / Eggegebirge. The Patensteig is one of the most popular hiking trails in the region. Three of the four larger Extertal waterfalls are connected on this route. In addition, you hike through wildly romantic stream valleys, shady forests and lovely fields. This is a pure nature experience for the whole family. The Patensteig requires sure-footedness and appropriate footwear. Information boards along the route refer to historical events...

  2. #2 - Luhbachweg

    4.1 (9)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Idyllic and dog-friendly hiking excursion in Langenholzhausen near Kalletal, North Rhine-Westphalia. Charming circular route that leads across fields, meadows and forests. Short tour and yet varied. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
  3. Rundwanderweg A3 Rischenau - Schwalenberger Wald

    #3 - Rundwanderweg A3 Rischenau - Schwalenberger Wald

    4.0 (1)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Panoramic circular route through the Schwalenberger Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route leads through the Salkenbruch with its numerous headwaters and moist forests and beech forests. It is worth staying a while at the refuge and enjoying the view. The starting and ending point is the car park at the monument in Rischenau. Highlights: - Spring streams and wet forests - magnificent beech forests - magnificent view
  4. Rundwanderweg A4 Kreuzkrug

    #4 - Rundwanderweg A4 Kreuzkrug

    4.0 (1)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Idyllic round "Kreuzkrug", North Rhine-Westphalia The Fürstliche Forsthaus Kreuzkrug is a great starting point for various hikes. This short route is perfect for relaxing in nature. Easily walkable paths lead partly through the forest and partly along fields. A stop at the forester's lodge (Thursday-Sunday) or a nice picnic is a good way to end the day. Highlights: - quiet ways - idyllic nature

  5. #5 - Um den Flugplatz Detmold

    2.7 (2)·Easy·1.6 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Short round worth seeing in Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the local recreation trail at the airfield, walk around the special landing field. Here you have the opportunity to see and observe gliders in action. Great fun for the whole family. Highlights: - Tower of the Detmold airfield - Prospects of gliders

  6. #6 - Schlangen Rundwanderweg A1: Langes Tal / Noaks Pumpe

    Moderate·4.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail with great views in Schlangen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting at the parking lot at the "Langes Tal" natural monument, you follow the Bohmsweg to the Noaks Pumpe lookout and through the Langes Tal. Highlights of the hike: - Immigscher Quarry - Noak's pump - Klockenberg - Long Valley - Natural Monument "Long Valley"
  7. Blankenrode Rundweg A6

    #7 - Blankenrode Rundweg A6

    Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Idyllic circular route from Blankenrode, North Rhine-Westphalia The A6 circular route from Blankerode leads through the wild and romantic Altenautal along the Altenau, which gives it its name, and high along the slope of the valley. The bus stop can be the start and end point. However, there is also a parking lot. Highlights: - magnificent view - Altenautal - local flora and fauna
  8. Rundwanderweg A3 Vinsebeck

    #8 - Rundwanderweg A3 Vinsebeck

    Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Promising round around Vinsebeck, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful walk begins with a cultural highlight, the Vinsebeck moated castle. This impressive baroque creation is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Westphalia. The route leads on easily accessible paths through field landscapes and partly through the town of Vinsebeck. Highlights: - Vinsebeck moated castle - Low mill - scenic landscape
  9. Schlangen Rundwanderweg A2

    #9 - Schlangen Rundwanderweg A2

    Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail with great views near Schlangen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting at the parking lot at the "Langes Tal" natural monument, you follow the Hühnerbergsweg up to the Emkental and through the Lange Tal. Foresight and idyll are guaranteed. Highlights: - Long valley - Emkental nature reserve
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Where is the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best dog-friendly trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Patensteig, which has a 4.6 star rating from 56 reviews. This trail is 4.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 524 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest dog-friendly trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Luhbachweg. This trail is estimated to be 5.4 mi long.

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

There are 9 dog-friendly trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These dog-friendly trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 69 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Luhbachweg has the most elevation gain for dog-friendly trails with 839 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Patensteig, which has 524 ft of elevation gain.

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