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

Best kid-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 - 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 - Velmerstot Loop

    4.5 (90)·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...

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - Loop A5 Falkenburg

    4.2 (9)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop around the ruins of Falkenburg Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop leads through the beech forests of the Teutoburg Forest and along the Stemberg. The trail opens up a landscape characterized by nature and tranquillity. A historical highlight awaits at the end of the hike: the ruins of Falkenburg Castle. The 12th century complex, which is considered the cradle of the Lippe region, has been the subject of research for years and offers an insight into the origins of...

  5. #5 - Bad Salzuflen - Hollenstein Loop

    4.3 (17)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Charming route through the Salzufler Stadtwald forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful route with predominantly gentle gradients and mostly well-maintained paths. It starts at the parking lot on Wüstener Strasse and initially leads along the hay path around the Vierenberg. A highlight of the tour is the Stumpfe Turm, a remnant of the old fortifications in Salzuflen. It was once used to monitor the salt road over the Weser. As the tower was partially destroyed during the Thirty...

  6. #6 - Nature Park Trail Bielefeld 6: Geology - Quarries as Contemporary Witnesses

    4.1 (8)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular themed trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park/Eggegebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia. Under the motto "NaturZeitReise", six hiking trails in the Teutoburg Forest deal with the most diverse aspects of the topic "time". On NaturZeitReise No. 6, quarries as contemporary witnesses tell, among other things, how geological features influence biodiversity. The geological theme trail leads from the Eisgrund car park mainly along gravel paths and hiking trails and can be easily explored with...

  7. #7 - Leopoldstal: A3 Silberbach valley

    3.4 (14)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Leopoldstaler loop trail A3 is perfect for a family excursion into nature. The route leads a short distance from the Silbermuehle car park through the Silberbach valley. For a few hundred meters it goes uphill at the beginning, but then you can relax and enjoy the route. Highlights of the hike: - Silver mill - quiet forest trails - Knieberg - Silberbach valley

  8. #8 - Leopoldstal: A2 Silberbachtal

    4.1 (8)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular route from Leopoldstal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route begins at the old school in Leopoldstal. It leads through the beautiful forest area Eggeosthang with Lippischer Velmersstot along the Way of the Cross. On the way, a detour to the mystical stone labyrinth is worthwhile. It finally goes back through the Silberbachtal. Highlights: - Detour to the stone labyrinth - beautiful forest trails - magnificent views

  9. #9 - Kattenmühle - Silbermühle - Leopoldstal

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr

  10. #10 - Oerlinghausen Smugglers' Tour A6

    4.2 (3)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Scenic loop from Oerlinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route connects two different natural areas: the sandy Senne and the calcareous Teutoburg Forest. Starting from the sparse pine forests of the Senne, the trail leads into the Schopke stream valley. There the landscape changes and the beech forests begin on the slopes of the Menkhauser Berg. The hike passes historical landmarks such as old boundary stones and mills before arriving in Oerlinghausen and returning to the starting point...
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Where is the best kid-friendly trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best kid-friendly trail 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 kid-friendly trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

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

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

There are 42 kid-friendly trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These kid-friendly trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 431 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Kloster-Garten-Route has the most elevation gain for kid-friendly trails with 17,647 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eggeweg and Hardehausen Loop, which has 958 ft of elevation gain.

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