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Horn-Bad Meinberg

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Horn

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Horn

Hard

4.7

(35)

125

hikers

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Horn

07:43

26.8km

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: July 15, 2026

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After 3.99 km for 196 m

After 4.32 km for 196 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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620 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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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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3.88 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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4.25 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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11.2 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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11.7 km

Grotenburg Summit

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Imposing structure. But actually, the Hermannsdenkmal should be called Arminiusdenkmal.

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22.1 km

Fairy Tale Tunnel

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Totally cool path 👍

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25.0 km

Römerweg

Archaeological Site

26.3 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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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

1.53 km

1.20 km

451 m

112 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

1.74 km

1.64 km

1.20 km

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

10°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

February 25, 2024,Falkenburg – Hermannsdenkmal Runde von Holzhausen-Externsteine

here is finally the video on YT....

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May 19, 2024,Aussicht auf die Externsteine – Externsteine Runde von Hiddesen

Today we went to the Externsteine. Very nice hiking trail and great views. However, the climbs are not easy. We were very lucky with the weather...

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February 17, 2024,Große Runde durch den östlichen Teutoburger Wald

When the alarm clock wakes you up at four in the morning for a big tour, you get ready, throw your clothes in the car, arrive at your starting point at half past six and realize that you have forgotten your jacket. So it’s time to put your headlamp on, squeeze your ass cheeks and warm up. Memo to self: …

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September 4, 2021,Teutoburger Wald mit Hermannsdenkmal und Falkenburg

The western section of the route is characterized by clearing areas as large as I have never seen them before. The Detmold side of the hill with Arminius and Falkenburg is all the more beautiful and partly enchanted.

The last off-road section in particular had something very close to the forest. Hunters may only go to their stands here for …

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The Falkenburg – Externsteine 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

Grotenburg Summit

Fairy Tale Tunnel

Externsteine

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