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Best walking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best walking 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 - 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

  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 - Luherheide: Försterteische - Staffpark

    4.7 (8)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  4. #4 - Nature Park Trail Bielefeld 6: Geology - Quarries as Contemporary Witnesses

    4.1 (7)·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...

  5. #5 - Bad Salzuflen: Wanderweg Obernberg

    5.0 (7)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic circular route in Bad Salzuflen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads through the landscape garden, along the Bad Salzuflen golf course and into the Obernberg forest area. Long stretches of the route are in dense deciduous forest, which is why the route is particularly pleasant to walk in summer. Information boards provide information about the right breathing and walking technique and give tips on the right diet and relaxation exercises. Highlights: - Quiet forest sections -...

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte

    4.8 (4)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  8. #8 - Rosenberg

    4.6 (5)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - 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
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Where is the best trail for walking in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Rund um den Schiedersee, which has a 4.5 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 426 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte. This trail is estimated to be 7.1 mi long.

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

There are 50 walking trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 168 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Berlebeck: Die kleinen und die grossen Helden der Lüfte has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 1,299 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Nelkenlauf, which has 931 ft of elevation gain.

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