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Best partially-paved trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best partially-paved 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 - Velmerstot Loop

    4.5 (89)·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...

  2. #2 - Herrmannsweg Stage 6: Bielefeld - Oerlinghausen

    4.2 (43)·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 - 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,...

  4. #4 - Um die Externsteine

    3.8 (33)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Varied circular route near Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this beautiful circular route you will come across the Externsteine - an impressive rock formation towering around 40 meters high in the Wiembecke valley near Horn-Bad Meinberg in Lippe. They are among the best-known natural and cultural monuments in Germany. Furthermore, the adjacent nature reserve invites you to explore. Highlights: - External Stones - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

  5. #5 - 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

  6. #6 - Der Hitgenheierweg in und um Willebadessen

    4.5 (9)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Idyllic circular hike near Willbadessen. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Willebadessen and leads along the "Butterfly Path" over the Kalktriften. Due to the calcareous soil, a particularly large number of flowers and aromatic herbs grow here - a paradise for our native butterflies. Between May and August, over 50 species of butterflies can be observed along the butterfly trail. Especially in midsummer, butterflies like to use the blossoms of the various types of...

  7. #7 - Bad Salzuflen Loop 8

    4.3 (17)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Panoramic and family-friendly hiking trail in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the Vitasol car park and leads with stamina through forest and history directly through the Salzufer city forest and over the Stuckenberg. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty prospects - Local flora and fauna - Salzufer city forest - Stuckenberg

  8. #8 - Wilddiebsroute bei Exertal

    4.7 (14)·Hard·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular quality trail near Hohenhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia The "Wilddiebsroute" is a certified quality hiking trail south of Rinteln. Here you hike in the footsteps of poachers and wood thieves who were up to mischief in the Lippe forest around Silixen a good 100 years ago. In addition to the eventful history, which is explained on numerous information boards, this circular hike also enchants with historical relics from times long past and fantastic views of the Kalle valley. If the...

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Warburg - Diemeltal - Desenberg

    4.4 (9)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Velmerstot Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 89 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 879 ft.

What is the longest partially-paved trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

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

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

There are 161 partially paved trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 595 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Hermannsweg has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 15,728 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Eggeweg (Fernwanderweg), which has 7,201 ft of elevation gain.

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