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Teutoburg Forest

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Teutoburg Forest

The Top 20 Peaks in the Teutoburg Forest

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Teutoburg Forest is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Teutoburg Forest for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Lippische Velmerstot

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Once you get to the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. You can linger, take a picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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Eggeturm Observation Tower (Preußische Velmerstot)

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Observation tower with a magnificent view

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Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Hut (Schwedenschanze)

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The Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Hut is a mountain refuge in the Teutoburg Forest (located on the Bußberg mountain at an elevation of 306.3 meters), popularly known as the "Swedish Jump." …

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Nonnenstein and the Bismarck Column

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The Bismarck Tower on the Nonnenstein is not a tower in the true sense of the word, but a Bismarck fire column. This is part of the monument cult after …

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Eggegebirge ridge

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The expression "harrow" is a general Low German term for elongated ridges or ridges; The linguistic counterpart is the "Siepen / Siefen / Seifen" (for the notch valleys accompanying the …

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Eggeturm on Preußische Velmerstot

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The Preußischer Velmerstot is the highest elevation in the Egge Mountains at 468 m above sea level; the neighbouring Lippischer Velmerstot is its smaller brother at 441 m. The Velmerstot …

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Ida Tower in the Harrl

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Beautiful tower, not overgrown in summer and there is no entrance fee. Integrated café. Unfortunately closed at the moment.

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Hermannsturm on the Dörenberg

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From the tower, but also from the summit, there is a great view of the Teutoburg Forest, the Münsterland and the Wiehen Mountains.

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Hermannsturm lookout tower

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Very good view on the tower, if it is not locked.

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Steinberg Summit Viewpoint

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After the renaturation of the former military station, the Steinberg has grown by nine meters. The result is a panorama platform at 396 meters above sea level, from which visitors …

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Highest Point of Paderborn (347 m)

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At the highest point in Paderborn you can take a break and let the sun shine on your face. There are several seating options and an information board on the …

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See even more amazing summits in the Teutoburg Forest with these guides:

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Teutoburg Forest

Lippische Velmerstot

Eggeturm Observation Tower (Preußische Velmerstot)

Kaiser Friedrich Memorial Hut (Schwedenschanze)

Nonnenstein and the Bismarck Column

Eggegebirge ridge

Eggeturm on Preußische Velmerstot

Ida Tower in the Harrl

Hermannsturm on the Dörenberg

Hermannsturm lookout tower

Steinberg Summit Viewpoint

Highest Point of Paderborn (347 m)

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