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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

Easy

4.7

(221)

804

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Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

01:23

4.91km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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869 m

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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Externsteine

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 Forest. But myths and legends also haunt the Externsteine. If you are not afraid of heights, you can also climb the five rocks and enjoy a wide panoramic view.

Information and events around the Externsteine:
externsteine-info.de

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2.46 km

Sun loungers with panoramic views in the Teutoburg Forest heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Since last summer there have been sun loungers right on Herrmannsweg with a great view over the mountain heath. In summer you can pick your provisions here and enjoy them relaxed;)

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2.50 km

Blueberry heath areas

Highlight • Forest

Blueberry bushes as far as the eye can see! Be sure to bring a bag to collect.

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2.66 km

Knickenhagen Heath

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful in August and September when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful, rooted paths run through the middle.

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3.32 km

Viewpoint at Rock 6 (Externsteine)

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is much quieter here, as you have to walk up a bit and cannot come from the parking lot with the rollator. The view, at least towards the north-east, is almost as good as on the stones (and free). But you also get a look at the crowds that cavort on the stairs.

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European Trail Junction (E1/R1) near the Externsteine

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The European long-distance hiking trail E1 from the North Cape to Capo Passero and the European long-distance cycle path R1 from London via Berlin to Moscow cross here at the European hiking cross. Further information on the European long-distance hiking route E1 is available at: e1.hiking-europe.eu/e1 and on the European long-distance cycle route R1 is available at: r1-radweginfo.de.

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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 ice skating here and in summer we built tippis in the forest and looked for fire salamanders

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4.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

1.31 km

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.46 km

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

14°C

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Comments

August 1, 2023,Externsteine

Komoot says 20% chance of rain in moderate rain. We risk it and head to the Externsteine. A real tourist highlight around here. But rightly so! The rocks look really impressive.
We then continued on the Blueberry Route/Eggeweg. Lying chilled on a relaxation lounger and watching the kids collect 😁. Unfortunately we couldn't stay too long. Thunder echoed to us …

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August 13, 2024,Kinderwanderung zu den fantastischen Externsteinen ✨🪨🌳🧙🏻‍♂️🔥

Stop 3 of our Go-West tour: the historic Teutoburg Forest. 🌳🪨⚔️✨
We started with a children's hike around the mystical Externsteine. 🪨🧙🏻‍♂️🔥 Luckily, there was very little going on in the heat, and the small but beautiful forest loop from Holzhausen was quickly completed. The rock towers were an impressive sight for the children too, and they had to stop …

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July 26, 2021,Externsteine, europäisches Wanderkreuz und Bergheide

Another small evening round on the Externsteinen and Bergheide. We had actually planned to test the forest sofas there. Unfortunately there was a thunderstorm and so we hurried to get back to the car. And what can I say: I just drove the first few hundred meters and all the locks in the sky opened. At least the thunderstorm had …

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January 27, 2024,27.01.2024 'Externsteine' im Eggegebirge

The Externsteine are a unique cultural monument that has always fascinated people. A medieval, sacred site surrounded by bizarre sandstone cliffs that rise up to 40 meters high. Two staircases carved into the rock lead to two viewing platforms. The Externsteine are part of the approximately 160 km long Hermannsweg, which runs over the heights of the Teutoburg Forest. Unfortunately, …

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September 21, 2024,Caminata en Externsteine

A very beautiful natural place, climbing the rocks is the best of course, but the walks in the forest are so relaxing, and with lots of shade, I loved it.

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August 25, 2025,*Externsteine – Rotsformatie Externsteine rondwandeling

Today we visited the Externsteine and combined it with a short walk. The Externsteine is a popular tourist attraction. It's best to avoid it on weekends and during school holidays. But it's also better at other times, as we did, to be at the ticket booth at 10:00 AM. Note that this is also the time to buy a combined …

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Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

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

Externsteine

Sun loungers with panoramic views in the Teutoburg Forest heath

Blueberry heath areas

Knickenhagen Heath

Viewpoint at Rock 6 (Externsteine)

European Trail Junction (E1/R1) near the Externsteine

View of the Externsteine

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