Discover pure nature – Germany’s Teutoburg Forest trails
Hiking Collection by Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion
10
Tours
22:32 h
50.0 mi
5,125 ft
From the water dragon to the bleating goat, romantic green valley to the barren heath – the Teutoburg Forest offers unparalleled natural diversity. It’s therefore not surprising that you can discover all kinds of rare animals and plants here, species that have adapted to the relatively unique habitats. On ten wonderful circular hikes of between 5 and 17 kilometres (3.1 and 10.5 mi) in length, we take you into nature and show you the most unspoilt corners of the Teutoburg Forest.
You'll meet a few cheeky goats actively tending the landscape around the heights of Dalhausen. Cattle and pigs, on the other hand, graze contentedly along the NABU nature trail near Schwelentrup, which informs and entertains with interesting facts about the flora and fauna on its display boards. The unique area around the Moosheide is completely different: this former military training area is enchanting with its delicate purple heather, which is especially splendid in August.
If you want to go a little higher, we recommend the tour to Velmerstot or Rodeneckturm, where you’ll find the water dragon. There’s also plenty of water and woodland on the Blueberry route around the famous Externsteine and, of course, on the Pivitker water trail. Get out there and enjoy nature to the fullest!
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Tours & Highlights
- Intermediate03:497.85 mi2.1 mph1,375 ft1,400 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Do you fancy fragrant mountain meadows, babbling brooks, colorful butterflies and cute goats? On 13 kilometers around the heights of Dalhausen and the Jakobsberg you will be offered pure nature on one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the southern Teutoburg Forest.
The wonderful round tour starts…
- Intermediate01:404.04 mi2.4 mph75 ft75 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Magnificent heathland, original Senne landscape, bubbling springs, picturesque dunes and valleys - the Heideland circular hiking trail through the Moosheide is not short on variety!
From the hiking car park you enter the former military training area and walk through fragrant pine forests and open heathland…
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- Intermediate01:303.27 mi2.2 mph400 ft375 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Around Schwelentrup, the NABU nature trail invites you to a wonderful walk for the whole family. And the best thing about it: At the same time you learn exciting things about animals and plants in the area.
It starts at the Schwelentrup stable barn car park. Past historic farms, through shady forests…
- Easy01:163.09 mi2.4 mph50 ft50 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
With the Ems adventure trail you enter a very special landscape, which is characterized by the Moosheide nature reserve, the Senne and fragrant coniferous forest. It is also the barren, sandy soil that enables the numerous watercourses from the Teutoburg Forest to come to the surface as bubbling springs…
- Easy01:363.85 mi2.4 mph100 ft100 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Impressive gorges and mysterious moors will enchant you on this relaxing circular hike through the romantic Furlbachtal. After all, the Furlbach is said to be one of the most beautiful Senne streams. Convince yourself of it on our six-kilometer tour through the nature reserve.
At the parking areas of…
- Intermediate03:136.87 mi2.1 mph975 ft975 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
A fairytale tower, beautiful views and a small water dragon - on this eleven kilometer round tour along the Weser slopes near Höxter, a piece of magic awaits you in beautiful nature.
On the outskirts of Godelheim you start in the direction of Taubenborn. The picturesque lake is also home to the crested…
- Easy01:473.93 mi2.2 mph425 ft450 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
If you are out and about in the Teutoburg Forest, you cannot avoid the Externsteine. This popular tour takes you to the heart of the Externsteine nature reserve and around the magical stone formation. Fantastic views and wild nature included.
The approximately six and a half kilometer round tour takes…
- Intermediate04:4910.6 mi2.2 mph1,175 ft1,175 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Around the beautiful Velmerstot you can expect pure nature on the 17 kilometers of the KlimaErlebnisRoute. Fragrant pine trees, soft forest paths, rustling brooks and fantastic views are certain to be. And by the way, you will learn a lot more exciting things about the climate and its effects from then…
- Easy01:172.84 mi2.2 mph300 ft325 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This short hike through the Leistrup forest south of Diestelbruch packs a lot of variety in a little stretch. You will explore one of the most biodiverse forests in Lippe, which is ideal for getting to know nature better. Between red beech, red alder and sessile oak, you take a look into the past and…
- Easy01:353.68 mi2.3 mph225 ft250 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Donoper Teich, Hasselbachstausee, Krebsteich and Blauer See: Four bodies of water are on your way today on the quality hiking trail Pivitker Wasserweg. In addition to the pure nature at the four lakes, you can make a detour to the nearby Hiddeser Bent high moor - the distance is already included in the…
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Collection Stats
- Tours10
- Distance50.0 mi
- Duration22:32 h
- Elevation5,125 ft
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