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Steinheim

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Höxter

Steinheim

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

Hard

4.5

(10)

hikers

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

05:50

21.3km

330m

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: May 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.60 km

Einkenbach Stream and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • River

A small wooden bridge leads over the merrily babbling Einkenbach stream.

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4.63 km

Feuerlöschteich

Lake

5.83 km

Stone Bridge Over the Silberbach

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An inconspicuous bridge on the Silberbach.

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5.91 km

Silberbach Stream

Highlight • River

On this hiking trail you will be accompanied by a nice splash all the time. Therefore, the hike is not only a highlight for the eye, but also for the ears.

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10.2 km

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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10.4 km

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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10.7 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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10.8 km

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 …

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11.7 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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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.41 km

2.77 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

8.64 km

6.06 km

2.80 km

2.55 km

685 m

595 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

18°C

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Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

Einkenbach Stream and Wooden Bridge

Stone Bridge Over the Silberbach

Silberbach Stream

Externsteine

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

View of the Externsteine

European Trail Junction (E1/R1) near the Externsteine

Knickenhagen Heath

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