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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

View of the Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Horn

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

View of the Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Horn

Hard

4.7

(29)

115

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View of the Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Horn

07:45

26.9km

650m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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After 4.10 km for 196 m

After 4.43 km for 196 m

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676 m

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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1.18 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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3.99 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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4.36 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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11.3 km

View of Teutoburg Forest and Valley

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From here you have a gigantic view over the valley and into the distance

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11.9 km

Viewpoint

22.2 km

Fairy Tale Tunnel

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Totally cool path 👍

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25.1 km

Römerweg

Archaeological Site

26.4 km

Externsteine

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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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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

1.57 km

1.20 km

451 m

112 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

1.74 km

1.52 km

1.22 km

487 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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View of the Externsteine – The Falkenburg loop from Horn

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

View of the Externsteine

View of Falkenburg Castle

The Falkenburg

View of Teutoburg Forest and Valley

Fairy Tale Tunnel

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