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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Horn-Bad Meinberg

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Leopoldstal

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Horn-Bad Meinberg

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Leopoldstal

Moderate

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Leopoldstal

02:55

10.1km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

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461 m

Silberbach Stream

Highlight • River

On this hiking trail you will be accompanied by a nice splash all the time. Therefore, the hike is not only a highlight for the eye, but also for the ears.

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2

5.03 km

Crucifixion Relief and Grotto at the Externsteine

Highlight • Monument

The relief of the Descent from the Cross is unique in its kind and a work of art of European standing. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathia take the dead body …

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5.07 km

Externsteine

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the highlights on the Hermannsweg through the Teutoburg Forest is definitely the imposing Externsteine. They are among the most important natural and cultural monuments in the entire Teutoburg …

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5.21 km

View of the Externsteine from the north shore of the Upper Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Externsteine are a unique sandstone formation. It is worth taking a break at this special natural spectacle. The rocks can also be climbed. Information about prices and opening hours can be found here: externsteine-info.de/tickets-und-anreise/tickets

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5.63 km

View of the Externsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Externsteine are worth a visit at any time of the year. They were my playground 40 years ago, less than 15 minutes from home. In winter we could go …

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6.63 km

Knickenhagen Heath

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful in August and September when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful, rooted paths run through the middle.

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7

6.78 km

Blueberry heath areas

Highlight • Forest

Blueberry bushes as far as the eye can see! Be sure to bring a bag to collect.

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10.0 km

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10.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

3.11 km

540 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.25 km

1.50 km

302 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

23°C

13°C

74 %

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