Alt-Sternberg Viewpoint – Sternberg Castle loop from Burg Sternberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Extertal

Alt-Sternberg Viewpoint – Sternberg Castle loop from Burg Sternberg

Easy

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Alt-Sternberg Viewpoint – Sternberg Castle loop from Burg Sternberg

01:51

6.49km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

646 m

Linderhofe Hiking Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Start and finish point of the 147 km circular hiking trail "Path of Views" through the mountains of the north Lippe. But also the starting point for smaller circular hiking …

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1.74 km

View of Schwelentrup and Steinberg

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After the whole ascent, you can relax a bit here.

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1.86 km

Stühneberg Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Solid shelter that not only protects against rain but also wind.

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1.86 km

Wooden Shelter in Teutoburg Forest Nature Park

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Cozy, quiet, beautiful spot

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2.38 km

View of Forellenhof

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Beautiful view into the distance.

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3.08 km

Alt-Sternberg Viewpoint

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From a height of around 300 meters you can enjoy a wide view over the Lipperland to the Teutoburg Forest.

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5.00 km

Sternberg Castle

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Sternberg Castle, in the Lippe region, is an impressive complex with a centuries-old history.

During the winter months, everything seems very peaceful.

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6.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

847 m

783 m

448 m

300 m

Surfaces

2.48 km

2.21 km

1.22 km

398 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

8°C

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Comments

January 12, 2025,⛄️Winter-Wonderland🏰⭐️🏔️

Since Extertal has proven to be fairly snow-sure this weekend, we headed towards Sternberg again today. It's quick - except for finding a 🅿️ (if the toboggan run is open 😉).

But we had 🍀 and were able to start at the castle and catch a glimpse of the toboggan slope in the first few meters through the glittering snow. …

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