Best trails near Burgtor
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Want to check out Burgtor 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. Explore Burgtor from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgtor are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (126)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis scenic route through the Teutoburg Forest follows the legendary Hexenpfad, or Witches' Path. The adventure begins at the marketplace in the medieval town of Tecklenburg. From here, the path climbs and dips through the woods, visiting five unique stops marked by signs. Visitors can explore the ruins of the Tecklenburg castle, which was once the largest hilltop fortress in northern Germany. One highlight is the Wierturm, a brick tower built to honor Johann Wier, a physician who bravely...
- 4.6 (63)·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....
- 4.3 (39)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, varied premium city walking trail in Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Tecklenburger Romantik leads through the beautiful old town, which shines with cultural and historical highlights. But nature experiences in the quiet forest and on natural paths along meadow landscapes are not neglected. Highlights of the walk: - Rock garden thin forest - Moated castle Haus Marck - Tecklenburg castle ruins
- 4.2 (30)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPromising and varied hiking and running tour in Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful hike through the Teutoburg Forest (about 45 minutes by car from Hengelo). Well suited for geocaching (the one at Kaiserstuhl 3 is recommended). Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Teutoburg Forest
- 4.4 (33)·Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Hermannsweg, a long-distance trail through the Teutoburger Wald. This specific section begins in the center of Tecklenburg and travels southeast to the Kneipp spa town of Bad Iburg. The journey leads through fresh lime-beech forests and across the Tecklenburger Land plains before returning to the main mountain ridge. Hikers pass the village of Leeden and can take an optional detour to Lengerich to see its late-Gothic church. The path is famous for its...
- 3.8 (10)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCertified, cultural-historical premium walking trail in Tecklenburger Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. The name says it all on this circular route: You follow in the footsteps of the painter Modersohn through the old town of Tecklenburg, past the castle ruins and around the spa gardens. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are required. Highlights of the walk: - Herb garden - Witches kitchen - Kurpark - Tecklenburg Castle
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistoric hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. The Eselspatt connects the cities of Osnabrueck and Tecklenburg and leads on a beautiful route through the Teutoburg Forest. As early as the Middle Ages, donkeys packed with merchandise are said to have been driven towards the Osnabrueck market. Exactly there, at the historic town hall of the Hasestadt, the Eselspatt can be started. If you don't feel like walking in the city for about four km, you should get on at...
- 2.7 (4)·Moderate·3.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe route leads from the parking lot with a viewpoint, past the Bismark tower, into the Teutoburg Forest. The forest nature trail leads over narrow "climbing paths", forest paths and asphalt farm roads to the forest swimming pool. Then you get through the spa gardens to the market square. The last part runs past the open-air stage back to the parking lot. Although the route is not particularly long, you should be on your feet as the paths are sometimes very steep and narrow. Particular...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burgtor?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgtor. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgtor?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgtor is Tecklenburg Witches' Path, which has a 4.3 star rating from 126 reviews. This trail is 2.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 393 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burgtor?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgtor is Radtour: Ibbenbüren-Tecklenburg-Laggenbeck. This trail is estimated to be 24.6 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgtor?
Burgtor: With an ascent of 3,461 ft, Laggenbeck- Lienen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Radtour: Ibbenbüren-Tecklenburg-Laggenbeck with 2,536 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burgtor?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burgtor is Herrmannsweg Stage 2: Riesenbeck - Tecklenburg with a 4.6-star rating from 63 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Dreikaiserstuhl
- Königstein
- Rolandsgrab
- Bismarckturm
- Wetterpilz
- Burg Tecklenburg
- Forstliche Versuchsfläche "ausländische Baumarten" mit Lehrpfad
- Leedener Berg
- Heidentempel
- Blücherfelsen
- Münsterlandblick
- Altes Amtsgericht
- Lusthäuschen
- Sattelfels
- Wallburg Schweinskopf
- Klotenberg
- Wasserschloss Haus Marck
- Siamesische Zwillinge
- Schweinskopf
- Brochterbecker Schlucht