Best trails near Hochkreuz
4.6(139 reviews)
Want to check out Hochkreuz from the trail? Good news: 11 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. Explore Hochkreuz from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hochkreuz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (62)·Hard·12.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in Riesenbeck at the Westfalenstrasse and travels east to the town hall in Tecklenburg. The path marks the beginning of the true ridge trail, leading hikers over narrow crests and past striking sandstone formations. Significant natural landmarks include the Dörenther Klippen and the legendary Hockendes Weib rock, alongside the Dreikaiserstuhl and Hexenküche formations....
- 4.0 (29)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe Teuto Loop Bevergerner Pättken around the "Nasse Dreieck" is a certified premium hiking trail of a different kind. Here, where the Mittelland Canal and the Dortmund-Ems Canal meet, you can take a wonderfully varied loop along the 100-year-old lock system Huckberg and turn through pretty Bevergern.
- 4.3 (11)·Hard·15.4 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrChallenging running event in Ibbenbüren, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the route of the Ibbenbüren Cliff Run from 2020. The event in the Teutoburg Forest has been taking place for many years and offers a unique running experience along several cliffs. The first part of the run is still easy and for warming up, then it goes through the constant ups and downs of the various cliffs such as the Nordhang cliff, the Matsch cliff and the Hassberg cliff. Highlights of the route: - great group...
- 4.9 (12)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrWonderful round trip around the "Nasse Dreieck" on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. Parts of the tour lead over the Herrmannsweg to the beautiful view at Riesenbeck and to Surenburg Castle. Apart from the short climb (over flat stairs) at the beginning, the route is almost flat. From Bevergern you hike a longer section along the banks of the Bevergerner Aa.
- 4.7 (11)·Moderate·9.6 miEnchanting hiking trail with great views near Hörstel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike leads straight into the beautiful Teutoburg Forest, where you can explore the beautiful local flora and fauna. Parking spaces are available and there is also a bus connection. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the area - Local flora and fauna - Through the Teutoburg Forest
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrChallenging landscape run in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the official route of the annual trail running event near Ibbenbüren. Very similar to previous years, but a tenth cliff has been added to the challenging ups and downs of the nine cliffs in 2024. The route leads along forest tracks, hollow paths overgrown with tree roots, through muddy patches, past ponds and through sandy passages. The steepest gradient is 25%. The start is at the Ludwigschule...
- 4.2 (4)·Easy·18.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrPromising bike tour in Bevergern near Hörstel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour takes you through the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark and also runs along the Bevergerner Aa and the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Refreshments are available. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Along the Bevergerner Aa - Along the Dortmund-Ems Canal
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the TERRA.vita nature and geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a nice, fairly short loop that leads from Hoerstel train station into the Teutoburg Forest and on to the "Nasse Dreieck" ("Wet Triangle"). The Nasses Dreieck is a waterway triangle: Dortmund-Ems Canal and Mittelland Canal, two of the most important German waterways, separate here. But there are more hiking highlights waiting. On the way there, you pass the witches' cave, which is freely...
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful Teutoburg Forest, long stretches along the Dortmund-Ems Canal and idyllic open landscapes characterize this circular route in the Tecklenburger Land. Since the hike starts at the train station in Hörstel, it is easy to travel by bus or train. In summer it is advisable to have bathing gear with you: swimming is permitted in the peat bog lake, with the exception of a wet biotope used for...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hochkreuz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hochkreuz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hochkreuz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hochkreuz is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg, which has a 4.6 star rating from 62 reviews. This trail is 12.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,978 ft.
What is the longest trail near Hochkreuz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hochkreuz is Klöster, Kunst und Parkanlagen. This trail is estimated to be 32.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hochkreuz?
Hochkreuz: With an ascent of 2,208 ft, Ibbenbürener Klippenlauf Hauptlauf 2024 - 25,4km has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Ibbenbürener Klippenlauf 2020 - 25km with 2,185 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hochkreuz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hochkreuz is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg with a 4.6-star rating from 62 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Hexenhöhle
- Bergeshöveder Berg
- Aussichtspunkt Schleuse Bevergern
- Birgter Berg
- Hörsteler Aa
- Brumleytal
- Schleuse Bergeshövede
- Torfmoorsee
- Schloss Surenburg
- Riesenbecker Berg
- Lagerberg
- Huckberg
- Bevergerner Aa
- Hexenpütt
- Schöne Aussicht
- Schinkensteinhütte
- Hochkreuz
- Labyrinth „Waiting for the Barbarians“
- Floethe
- Thalmannś Waldwohnzimmer