Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Hermann Memorial

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Kreis Lippe

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Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Hermann Memorial

Hard

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125

hikers

Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Hermann Memorial

07:54

27.4km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: July 1, 2026

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After 18.7 km for 196 m

After 19.0 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.8 km

Fairy Tale Tunnel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Totally cool path 👍

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13.8 km

Römerweg

Archaeological Site

15.0 km

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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15.2 km

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

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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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15.3 km

Forest trail to the Externsteine

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A great experience to hike here

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15.7 km

View of the Externsteine

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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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18.5 km

View of Falkenburg Castle

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Even through the trees, one can glimpse the mighty stump of the keep, the last refuge of the castle garrison.
Falkenburg Castle was never captured by military force.

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18.9 km

The Falkenburg

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The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the …

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21.3 km

Kulturdenkmal Sperrwall

Archaeological Site

26.2 km

View of the Teutoburg Forest Valley

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In the meantime, the view has become very overgrown.

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27.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

2.64 km

961 m

116 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

2.29 km

1.66 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 27 September

26°C

13°C

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Comments

May 19, 2024,Aussicht auf die Externsteine – Externsteine Runde von Hiddesen

Today we went to the Externsteine. Very nice hiking trail and great views. However, the climbs are not easy. We were very lucky with the weather...

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February 25, 2024,Falkenburg – Hermannsdenkmal Runde von Holzhausen-Externsteine

here is finally the video on YT....

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March 8, 2025,Erlebnistour im Lippischen

A beautiful tour through the southern Teutoburg Forest with numerous sights in the Lippe district. Perfect for the beginning of spring.
From the Kreuzkrug car park we went to the Teutoburg Forest transmitter on the Bielstein. My companion and I oriented ourselves on the Teutoburg Forest/Senne military training area boundary and turned off to the transmitter at the Dreiflussstein.
The …

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February 17, 2024,Große Runde durch den östlichen Teutoburger Wald

When the alarm clock wakes you up at four in the morning for a big tour, you get ready, throw your clothes in the car, arrive at your starting point at half past six and realize that you have forgotten your jacket. So it’s time to put your headlamp on, squeeze your ass cheeks and warm up. Memo to self: …

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