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Best short trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best short 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 - Hermannsdenkmal and Grotenburg

    4.3 (40)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Short and charming route near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. Great hike that leads to the Hermannsdenkmal and the Grotenburg. Before you get there, you stroll through the Teuteburg Forest. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Pretty prospects - Little giant ring - Hermann monument - Grotenburg - Teuteburg Forest

  2. #2 - Kurpark Bad Salfulzen

    3.9 (25)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Picturesque round tour in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The paths on this relaxed tour are well developed and not too many meters in altitude have to be overcome. It goes through the Kurpark Salzuflen. The paths, some of which are lined with trees, the spa park lakes and the diverse range of different Kneipp pools invite you to relax. There is an entrance fee for part of the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Kurparksee - Concert Hall - Deer Park - Kneipp pool

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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

  5. #5 - Dünenpfad Augustdorf

    4.5 (15)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Charming, panoramic hiking tour in Augustdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Augustdorfer dune path circular route: There is an extensive sandy area in the southern Teutoburg Forest. The Senne is one of North Rhine-Westphalia's most important heathlands, which covers the oldest thin inland area in northwest Germany. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views

  6. #6 - Rosenberg

    4.6 (5)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  7. #7 - Rund um den Werresiek

    3.7 (6)·Easy·1.7 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Idyllic walk along the banks of the Werresiek, North Rhine-Westphalia. A nice walk around the Werresiek, which is beautiful in every season. From the Schötmarsche Straße, the path leads through shady forest along the banks of the Werresiek quarry pond. Overall, the round is very comfortable and also ideal for children. Highlights: - Shore path with bathing facilities - relaxed round

  8. #8 - Detmold open-air museum

    3.4 (6)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular walk near Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia. With an area of 90 hectares, on which you can visit around 120 historic buildings, the Detmold open-air museum is the largest of its kind. The route suggested here leads through the entire complex, from the Osnabruecker Hof to the Sauerland village. Highlights of the route: - child friendly - West Muensterlander Hof - Paderborn village - Sauerland village - Osnabruecker Hof - Lippischer Meierhof

  9. #9 - Norderteich loop trail

    4.2 (5)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This family-friendly loop trail takes you around the "Lippische Meer", as the Norderteich, which has been designated an FFH protection area, is also called. A wonderful break in nature is guaranteed here - you walk through forest and idyllic meadow landscapes, while the fresh air from the lake blows in your face. There is a beautiful vantage point on the south bank, from which a beautiful view of the...

  10. #10 - Laemmershagen A2

    3.5 (2)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Laemmershagen A2 loop trail begins at the Bullerbeeke car park. The Laemmershagen loop trail A2 runs for long stretches along the theme trail "NaturZeitReise No. 6: Geology - quarries as contemporary witnesses". Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest trails - detour to the Zwergenhoehle (optional) - Hahnenkamp
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