Best trails near Knieberg
4.2(78 reviews)
Want to check out Knieberg 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Knieberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 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...
- 4.5 (10)·Hard·14.5 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic 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
- 3.4 (14)·Moderate·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Knieberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Knieberg 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 Knieberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Knieberg is Themenweg Moor-Köche-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 23.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Knieberg?
Knieberg: With an ascent of 2,919 ft, Themenweg Moor-Köche-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Eggeweg Stage 1: Externsteine - Bad Driburg with 2,506 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Knieberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Knieberg is Hermannsweg Stage 8: Detmold - Horn-Bad Meinberg with a 4.6-star rating from 45 reviews.
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