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Experience art and history – Germany’s Teutoburg Forest trails

© Teutoburger Wald Tourismus | D. Ketz

Experience art and history – Germany’s Teutoburg Forest trails

Hiking Collection by Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion

10

Tours

31:50 h

70.5 mi

7,525 ft

The Teutoburg Forest holiday region is a great place for hiking. As well as wonderful natural sights, there’s loads to explore here. Follow us on ten varied circular walks ranging from just under 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to a challenging 30 kilometres (18.6 mi) on a journey through the history of the region and its strong artistic heritage. You'll be amazed at what there is to discover in the forest and along the wonderful walking paths.

Take a trip back to your childhood on the Kaleidoscope Trail near Bad Driburg. The giant magic tubes show you the landscape in a unique and colourful way. Your curiosity will be piqued on the Barntrup Art Trail, when a large red chair suddenly stands in front of you amidst the greenery, and not far away, an oversized key – perfect for letting your imagination run wild. Make yourself comfortable in a gigantic wooden swing near Nieheim and visit the Försterteiche-Staffpark with its fascinating art project.

Follow the Haller tracks to ivy-framed graves and ancient trees for a particularly historical experience. It’s not just railway enthusiasts that will enjoy the spectacular viaduct hiking trail. Meanwhile, children's hearts will beat faster on the Wild Thief route in Extertal-Silixen. A trip to the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument is, of course, a must to see, combining art and history in a single sculpture.

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    A4 – Kaiser Wilhelm Trail – art and history in the Teutoburg Forest

    Easy
    01:18
    2.69 mi
    2.1 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    There are wonderful views and a pinch of history on this short but crisp tour around the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument. At just over four kilometers, the loop is great for a Sunday stroll. A few meters of altitude have to be mastered for the great views.

    

    At the parking lot of the Kaiser monument, the ascent

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  • Intermediate
    03:34
    7.90 mi
    2.2 mph
    850 ft
    850 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    The almost 13 km long poachers' route is full of historical highlights: At 20 information boards you will not only get to know the exciting history of the Silixer poachers, who stole meat and wood a century ago. The path also takes you past WWII trenches and ancient landmarks. A special highlight on

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  • Intermediate
    02:33
    5.58 mi
    2.2 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    The Barntruper Art Path connects idyllic nature with abstract art objects over a distance of around nine kilometres. Whether it's a gigantic, bright red chair or an oversized clef - there is a lot to discover on this circular route and to let your imagination and interpretation run free. You will find

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  • Easy
    01:21
    3.11 mi
    2.3 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    On this beautiful five-kilometer circular hike along the scenic Klosterweg, you will explore the village of Falkenhagen from all sides - in the center, of course, with the impressive Falkenhagen Monastery.

    

    You start the tour at the monastery car park with a visit to the monastery complex. Half-timbered

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  • Easy
    01:40
    3.62 mi
    2.2 mph
    475 ft
    450 ft
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    You probably remember them from your childhood days: the small mirror tubes that enchant you with colorful images when you look through them. Here - on the Kaleidoskopweg - they are a lot bigger and show you the landscape around Bad Driburg in a completely new way.

    

    It starts at the Freibad bus stop on

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  • Intermediate
    02:58
    6.61 mi
    2.2 mph
    700 ft
    700 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Ten kilometers, eight impressive works of art - the Nieheim Art Trail shows you the interplay of art and nature, landscape and culture in a unique way and takes you to dreamy viewpoints. Let your curiosity run wild and embark on a special kind of discovery tour.

    

    It starts at the parking lot north of Holzhausen

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  • Expert
    08:20
    18.7 mi
    2.2 mph
    1,725 ft
    1,725 ft
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Quality that can be proud of awaits you on the rambling Viaduct hiking trail. For 30 kilometers you will explore the mighty railway viaduct, Altenbeken's landmark, visible from afar, from above and below. Collectors obtain the stamped card created especially for the route in advance, which can be canceled

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  • Intermediate
    01:32
    3.32 mi
    2.2 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Ornate, rusty fences frame old, ivy-covered graves. And that in the midst of nature in the Teutoburg Forest. Just a few steps further: a magnificent vantage point with the inviting name "Kaffeemühle". The area around Halle is something special in every respect. This hike takes you on the Haller tracks

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  • Expert
    07:10
    15.9 mi
    2.2 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,700 ft
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    A constant change between forest, fields and beautiful meadows make the approximately 25-kilometer circular hike in the upper Niesetal an experience that lets you completely forget everyday life. Look forward to lush greenery, rippling water on the Niese stream and pure nature peppered with a few meters

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  • Easy
    01:24
    3.06 mi
    2.2 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Rustic boardwalks, a natural oasis full of wildflowers, picturesque ponds and a unique art project - it doesn't always have to be the big tour for exciting variety. At a good five kilometers, this circular hike takes you to the most beautiful landscapes around Lemgo and lets you forget everyday life

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    10
  • Distance
    70.5 mi
  • Duration
    31:50 h
  • Elevation
    7,525 ft

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