Best trails near Falkenburg
4.4(235 reviews)
Want to check out Falkenburg from the trail? Good news: 5 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Falkenburg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (134)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.5 (87)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can ask for great tips in advance at the Externsteine information center, and there is also a large car park next to it. The highlight of the excursion is the Falkenburg ruins, which are located in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Upper pond - External Stones - Forsthaus Externsteine - Falkenburg ruins
- 4.2 (9)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly loop around the ruins of Falkenburg Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop leads through the beech forests of the Teutoburg Forest and along the Stemberg. The trail opens up a landscape characterized by nature and tranquillity. A historical highlight awaits at the end of the hike: the ruins of Falkenburg Castle. The 12th century complex, which is considered the cradle of the Lippe region, has been the subject of research for years and offers an insight into the origins of...
- 4.6 (5)·Hard·19.1 mi·Est. 9–10 hrVaried hike in the eastern Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. It starts at the parking lot in the south of Holzhausen-Externsteine. A multitude of historical and geological sights await those who set out on the long hike: the Externsteine natural monument, the Falkenburg ruins, whose history began in the 12th century, and the wonderfully fragrant lavender fields in the Wiembecketal. Highlights: - External Stones - Lavender fields "Petite Provence" - Falkenburg - Cultural Monument...
- Moderate·9.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrOn weekends and public holidays, the 792 bus runs from Detmold to the Hermannsdenkmals car park. On weekdays the bus routes 703 (stop Kreuzweg) and 704 (stop Hiddeser Straße) go to Hiddesen, from where it is only a short walk to the Hermannsdenkmal. The hike begins at the Hermannsdenkmal, which commemorates Arminius the Cheruscan and the battle in the Teutoburg Forest. The German troops defeated the Roman invaders here in 9 AD. The memorial is open to visitors every day. The route continues...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Falkenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Falkenburg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Falkenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Falkenburg is Externsteinen and Falkenburg Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 134 reviews. This trail is 7.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,335 ft.
What is the longest trail near Falkenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Falkenburg is Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg. This trail is estimated to be 19.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Falkenburg?
Falkenburg: With an ascent of 3,287 ft, Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Grotenburg nach Horn-Bad Meinberg with 1,377 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Falkenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Falkenburg is Im Teutoburgerwald über die Lavendelfelder und zur Falkenburg with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.