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Discover Hikers at the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest
Hiking & cycling

Right outside the door
the path begins

Fields, beech forest and limestone grassland — the Nethe valley begins at the castle wall.
Tours from the castle courtyard

Four routes, none needing a car

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01
Rose park and field loop

Through the park, past the church, across the fields to Gehrden and back. Easily manageable after breakfast.

Route
6 km
Duration
1.5 hrs
Level
easy
02
Nethe Valley Trail

Along the river through meadows and floodplain forest to Brakel, returning along the ridge with views of the castle.

Route
14 km
Duration
4 hrs
Level
moderate
03
Beech forest ridge

The long day: up into the forest, limestone grassland with orchids in May, long ridge paths.

Route
19 km
Duration
5.5 hrs
Level
challenging
04
Corvey bike tour

Via Höxter to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corvey on the Weser — flat along the river, return by train possible.

Route
48 km
Duration
Day tour
Level
Bike
Two hikers looking out over the hills
For hikers

What we prepare for you

Hiking maps and route suggestions at reception
Packed lunch, if you let us know the evening before
Early breakfast from 7 am for long stages
Drying room for shoes and jackets
Sauna in the guest houses, pre-heated on request
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