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Sonnenbrink Tower – Bad Essen Observation Tower loop from Bad Essen

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Sonnenbrink Tower – Bad Essen Observation Tower loop from Bad Essen

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Sonnenbrink Tower – Bad Essen Observation Tower loop from Bad Essen

03:58

14.2km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Start point

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1.60 km

Bad Essen Observation Tower

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1.99 km

Sonnenbrink Tower

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The path from the Enzianhütte is steep, but manageable.

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1.99 km

Bad Essen Observation Tower

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Good view when the weather is nice

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4.27 km

Spruce Forest in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Here you run through a beautiful spruce forest and can dive deep into the forest.

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6.06 km

Essener Ringweg Forest Path

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A wonderfully quiet section of the path that leads through the forest and repeatedly over wooden walkways.

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9.39 km

Linnenbeeke Tower

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Here stands a lonely tower in the forest keeping watch.

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11.2 km

Picnic Area with Table and Benches in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Nice rest stop!

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12.1 km

Himmelsterrasse – View of Bad Essen

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The Sky Terrace was built from over 1,100 logs. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility and the magnificent view over Bad Essen and the North German Plain, with a view of the Stemwede Mountains.

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12.7 km

Hexenteich

Lake

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

4.49 km

923 m

598 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

5.30 km

1.16 km

644 m

472 m

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 8 June

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Sonnenbrink Tower – Bad Essen Observation Tower loop from Bad Essen

Bad Essen Observation Tower

Sonnenbrink Tower

Bad Essen Observation Tower

Spruce Forest in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Essener Ringweg Forest Path

Linnenbeeke Tower

Picnic Area with Table and Benches in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Himmelsterrasse – View of Bad Essen

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