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Best waterfall trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best waterfall 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 - 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...

  2. #2 - Patensteig

    4.6 (56)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park / Eggegebirge. The Patensteig is one of the most popular hiking trails in the region. Three of the four larger Extertal waterfalls are connected on this route. In addition, you hike through wildly romantic stream valleys, shady forests and lovely fields. This is a pure nature experience for the whole family. The Patensteig requires sure-footedness and appropriate footwear. Information boards along the route refer to historical events...

  3. #3 - Donoper Ponds in the Teutoburg Forest

    4.5 (19)·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...

  4. #4 - Eggeweg Stage 1: Externsteine - Bad Driburg

    4.5 (10)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    Scenic stretch of the Eggeweg The hiking sign is the X, it goes from the Externsteine through romantic valleys and over gently up and down hills. In the refuges you can rest and eat food. Since the route is quite long, you should plan a corresponding amount of time, but if you want, you can also use one of the overnight accommodations on the route. Highlights: - Externsteine - Iburg

  5. #5 - Viaduct Hikiing Trail Altenbeken

    4.3 (17)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hr
    Idyllic Altenbeken loop near North Rhine-Westphalia. The viaduct trail starts in Altenbeken and can be reached every half hour by train or streetcar from Paderborn. It starts right at a great highlight: an exhibited steam locomotive from 1941. The trail then leads along beautiful hiking trails around the town and offers the Great Viaduct, the largest limestone bridge in Europe, as a special highlight. The Mariengrotte grotto in Buke and the "Driburger Grund" adventure playground with...

  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 - Themenweg Moor-Köche-Tour

    4.6 (5)·Hard·23.2 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
    [Horn-Bad Meinberg

  8. #8 - Leopoldstal: A2 Silberbachtal

    4.0 (7)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular route from Leopoldstal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route begins at the old school in Leopoldstal. It leads through the beautiful forest area Eggeosthang with Lippischer Velmersstot along the Way of the Cross. On the way, a detour to the mystical stone labyrinth is worthwhile. It finally goes back through the Silberbachtal. Highlights: - Detour to the stone labyrinth - beautiful forest trails - magnificent views

  9. #9 - Diemel Cycle Route Stage 3: Warburg - Bad Karlshafen

    4.8 (3)·Moderate·25.3 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    Stage 3 of the Diemel Cycle Path. The last day tour of the Diemel Cycle Path follows the Diemel from Warburg to where it flows into the Weser in Bad Karlshafen. This section also passes numerous nature reserves. In Trendelburg, Würmelsen and Helmarshausen, you pass historic castle and palace ruins. Marking: Ammonites Highlights: - Diemel mill - Wülmersen moated castle

  10. #10 - Bad Pyrmont - Schiedersee Lake

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·17.6 mi·Est. 7–8 hr
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Where is the best waterfall trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best waterfall trail to hike in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 11.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,270 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 1: Detmold - Paderborn. This trail is estimated to be 30.0 mi long.

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

There are 25 waterfall trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park.These waterfall trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 205 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Von der Senne nach Dissen has the most elevation gain for waterfall trails with 4,862 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 1: Detmold - Paderborn, which has 2,975 ft of elevation gain.

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