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Best lake trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best lake 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 (176)·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 (133)·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 - Blaubeerroute

    4.5 (51)·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...

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - Holzhausen-Externsteine: Roman-Knight Rites

    4.3 (28)·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,...

  7. #7 - Pivikter Wasserweg

    4.6 (43)·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...

  8. #8 - Hermannslauf from Grotenburg

    4.0 (24)·Hard·19.3 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
    Popular route of the Hermannslauf in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route stretches the Hermmanslauf from Berlebeck to Bielefeld and a valley of the 165-kilometer Hermannsweg in the Teutoburg Forest. The start of the Hermannslauf is near the well-known Hermannsmemorial. There is parking there. Highlights: - Varied route - Beautiful forest trails

  9. #9 - Rund um den Schiedersee

    4.5 (19)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Promising hiking trail around the Schiedersee, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 90 hectare flood protection lake, Schiedersee, is ideal for recreation for young and old.Hikes, bike tours and walks are all equally good. Starting at Schieder Castle, the viewing platform on the north bank is an excellent destination with great views. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects

  10. #10 - Donoper Ponds in the Teutoburg Forest

    4.5 (18)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    This idyllic route leads through one of the oldest nature reserves in the Lippe region on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest near Detmold. The path explores the protected area of the Donoper Teiche and the adjacent Hiddeser Bent, following a diverse mixture of well-maintained forest trails, soft paths, and wooden boardwalks over marshy sections. A central highlight is the ensemble of historical ponds, created in the 17th century for fish farming, and the mysterious atmosphere of the adjacent...
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Where is the best lake trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Externsteine , which has a 4.4 star rating from 176 reviews. This trail is 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 574 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Teutos-Trans-Klassiker MTB. This trail is estimated to be 95.4 mi long.

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

There are 79 lake trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.2-star ratingfrom 799 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Sintfeld-Höhenweg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 11,581 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Teutos-Trans-Klassiker MTB, which has 10,390 ft of elevation gain.

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