Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Horn-Bad Meinberg

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

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Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Wiembecketal

01:23

4.88km

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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2.47 km

Blueberry heath areas

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

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2.63 km

Knickenhagen Heath

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

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2.82 km

Externsteine

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Externsteine and the surrounding area are a very beautiful hiking area.

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3.29 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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4.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

1.26 km

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.38 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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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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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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