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Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bielefeld Ost

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Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bielefeld Ost

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4.8

(27)

166

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Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bielefeld Ost

06:14

80.9km

1,460m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 39.7 km for 63 m

After 50.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.7 km

View from Tönsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

To recommend. Didn't take a break, but the view was great😁

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16.3 km

Sachsenlager

Archaeological Site

18.2 km

Stapelager Pass

Mountain Pass

22.5 km

Dörenschlucht

Nature Reserve

26.0 km

Donoper Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Donoper pond is a highlight for photographers and photo enthusiasts alike. Nature lovers "color lovers" are also at the right place here.

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38.4 km

Römerweg

Archaeological Site

39.8 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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39.9 km

Externsteine Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you cycle in the corner, you should stop here. It doesn't always have to go directly past the stones, often very crowded. Tip, just take another path, e.g. below …

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40.1 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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42.4 km

Viewpoint

47.1 km

Hohe Warte

Nature Reserve

65.4 km

View north from Tönsberg

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Great view! Nice place! It's worth it!

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65.7 km

View from Tönsberg

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Beautiful trails for hiking and cycling

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66.7 km

Kammweg

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

At Tönsberg ascent you come here

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80.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

19.4 km

8.82 km

4.71 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

19.3 km

11.4 km

5.11 km

3.53 km

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

13°C

84 %

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Comments

September 8, 2021,44-21 - Oerly - Hermann - Falkenburg und Externsteine

A "small" round from Oerlinghausen to the Externsteinen. On the way I said hello to Hermann and Falkenburg.
The tour itself was nothing special - 90% gravel forest roads.
For me it was only about kilometers and above all (because this year far too few) meters in altitude.

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June 1, 2023,TransTeuto - MTB-Ritt auf dem Sägeblatt🪚🍃 Tag 2: Bielefeld/„Peter auf’m Berge“ 👉 Leopoldstal/Lipp. Velmerstot

Soho, I'm done😅. The Hermannsweg is "cranked off" 😎. Very nice 2-day tour, with a lot of sights along the way, you can do it in 2 days (of course also on one🤣)... but you don't have to, 3 stages are probably more relaxed, my first day was quite challenging ( for me🤣). In any case, I can recommend the …

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August 27, 2025,Hermannshöhenweg Etappe 3 Bielefeld - Leopoldstal

My last stage of the Hermannshöhenweg was quite hilly and included a lot of elevation gain. Yet, I still saw many beautiful things and had some really cool downhill sections. For me personally, it was the best stage. The Hermann Monument and the Externsteine alone are worth a visit.

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Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bielefeld Ost

View from Tönsberg

Donoper Pond

Externsteine

Externsteine Rock Formation

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

View north from Tönsberg

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