Best trails near Grosse Esche
4.1(50 reviews)
Want to check out Grosse Esche 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 Grosse Esche are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (45)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis 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...
- 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...
- Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop trail Hangstein (loop trail A1) starts at the Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen. You first hike through the forest in the direction of Berlebeck before continuing on to Heiligenkirchen. It's worth taking a break here - there are several places to stop for refreshments in the village. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenkirchen - Hohe Warte - Schling - Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Grosse Esche?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Grosse Esche 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 trail near Grosse Esche?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Grosse Esche is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg. This trail is estimated to be 11.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Grosse Esche?
Grosse Esche: With an ascent of 2,270 ft, Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Berlebeck: Ein Streifzug durch die Natur with 1,535 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Grosse Esche?
The most popular and difficult trail near Grosse Esche is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg with a 4.6-star rating from 45 reviews.
