Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Steinheim

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

Hard

4.6

(12)

hikers

Externsteine – View of the Externsteine loop from Steinheim-Sandebeck

05:49

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: October 8, 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

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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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11.7 km

Relaxation Spot in Teutoburg Forest Heath

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the heath was once.

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11.7 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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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.56 km

2.55 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

9.09 km

6.22 km

2.83 km

2.12 km

591 m

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

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Comments

September 14, 2025,Felsformation Externsteine – Blick auf die Externsteine Runde von Steinheim-Sandebeck

And another overall successful tour 🥾🌳. Admittedly, the first 3km were rather boring, but after that, it got better. Beautiful paths through the Silberbach Valley, stunning scenery, and the forest already smells of autumn 🍁🍂. Oh, wonderful.

The Externsteine are really crowded 🙈. Sooo many people.
I'll be leaving soon 😅

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