Best trails near Hermannsturm
4.3(198 reviews)
Want to check out Hermannsturm from the trail? Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hermannsturm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (52)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The hike leads to the highest elevation in the area of the nature park, the Dörenberg. From up here, you can climb even higher: the Hermannsturm tower offers a fantastic panoramic view over the Teutoburg Forest and towards the Münsterland region. As it gets a little steeper in places, the hike is not suitable for younger children. A little caution is required on the way, as there are also mountain bikes on the forest and gravel...
- 4.5 (16)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis varied and scenic loop leads through the TERRA.vita nature and geopark in the Osnabrück region. The trail takes in the highest peaks of the western Teutoburg Forest, including the Dörenberg (331 m), and runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, narrow ridge trails, and challenging climbs. A central highlight is the Varusturm, a wooden observation tower on the Lammersbrink, which offers a wide view over the Osnabrück Basin to the Wiehengebirge mountains. Due to the steep climbs and the...
- 4.6 (25)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPanoramic loop trail in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This almost 18 km long loop leads through the Teutoburg Forest south of Georgsmarienhuette. There are several popular viewpoints along the route, including the Hermannsturm on the Doerenberg and the famous Varus Tower. Highlights of the hike: - Varus tower - Bardenburg - Doerenberg with Hermannsturm
- 3.7 (26)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrLoop with great views in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The route leads on beautiful forest paths to the Dörenberg. The lookout tower there, the 21 m high Hermannsturm, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Teutoburg Forest and offers fantastic views over the northern Teuto. Part of the route follows the famous Kammweg. Highlights: - Hermannsturm on the Dörenberg - great views - ridge trail of the Teutoburg Forest
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·10 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried loop in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This is a really nice hike through the Teutoburg Forest south of Georgsmarienhütte. For quite a while you can hike on the popular Teutos Ridge Trail. A very special highlight is the Varus Tower, whose 21 m high viewing platform offers great panoramic views of Georgsmarienhütte and the Osnabrück region. Highlights of the hike: - Varus tower - Ridge path of the Teutoburg Forest - great views
- 4.3 (16)·Hard·24 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Osnabrücker Land, Lower Saxony. The Ahornweg in Osnabrücker Land, a kind of link between the Teutoburg Forest and the North German Plain, consists of an east loop and a west loop. The trail is marked with a distinctly jagged maple leaf. The route suggested here is the west loop of the Ahornweg. Species-rich beech forests, rare plant species and orchids, as well as some interesting historical sites are characteristic of the region. If you want to split the hike into...
- 4.4 (20)·Hard·29.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The Georgsmarienhütter Null, also known as GM-Hütter Null for short, is a wonderful loop between the foothills of the north German lowlands and the Teutoburg Forest. The loop around the town of Georgsmarienhütte can be completed by bike or on foot. Most hikers divide the route into four daily stages: Stage 1 from Herrenrest to Kloster Oesede, Stage 2 from Oesede to Harderberg, Stage 3 from Harderberg to Sutthauser Bahnhof and Stage 4...
- 3.5 (7)·Moderate·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPanoramic mountain bike tour in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This mountain bike tour through the Teutoburg Forest can be started in Holzhausen or Georgsmarienhuette, for example. Numerous hills, some with observation towers, lie along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Varus Tower Nature Park - Doerenberg with Hermannsturm - Holzhauser Berg - varied trails
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hermannsturm?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hermannsturm. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hermannsturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hermannsturm is Teutoburg Forest: Kammweg - Sachsenweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 52 reviews. This trail is 4.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 846 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hermannsturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hermannsturm is Georgsmarienhütter Null. This trail is estimated to be 29.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hermannsturm?
Hermannsturm: With an ascent of 4,550 ft, Georgsmarienhütter Null has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ahornweg 1 West with 4,124 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hermannsturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hermannsturm is Georgsmarienhuette - Varus Tower - Doerenberg with a 4.5-star rating from 16 reviews.