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Best trail running trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best trail running 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - 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...

  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 - 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...

  5. #5 - Bielfelder Berg and Ebberg from Habichtshoehe

    4.5 (32)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - 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

  8. #8 - Östlicher Teutoburger Wald

    4.7 (27)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Adventurous hiking tour through the Teuteburg Forest near Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop west of Oerlinghausen, starting at the "Bullerbeeke" parking lot. It goes right through the historic eastern Teutoburg Forest. There are places to stop for refreshments in Oerlinghausen. Highlights of the tour: - beautiful views - beautifully rolling landscape

  9. #9 - Teutoburg Forest Loop

    4.1 (22)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Charming and scenic hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park in the Eggegebirge mountains, which also features several springs. It is partly on natural paths or small wooden bridges, so good shoes and sure-footedness are an advantage. There is an opportunity to stop for refreshments after about 5 km. Start is at the Eisgrund hiking parking lot. Highlights of the tour: - Teutoburg...

  10. #10 - Tönsbergblicke

    4.2 (17)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Panoramic quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular hiking trail is a certified quality hiking trail. The circuit, rich in fantastic panoramic views over the Paderborner Land and the Sauerland, runs largely parallel to the famous Hermannsweg. The starting point of the hike is the "Unter der Howe" car park for hikers (if arriving by bus or train: Bürgerhaus stop). From here you hike past several interesting cultural monuments into the idyllic Tönsberg nature...
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Where is the best hiking trail for running in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best hiking trail for running in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 133 reviews. This trail is 7.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,335 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is X3 - Cheruskerweg. This trail is estimated to be 42.5 mi long.

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

There are 139 running trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These running trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 842 AllTrails community reviews.

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

X3 - Cheruskerweg has the most elevation gain for running trails with 6,089 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hermannslauf from Grotenburg, which has 2,345 ft of elevation gain.

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