View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Altenbeken

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Paderborn

Altenbeken

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Altenbeken

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View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Altenbeken

03:13

50.3km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 59 m

After 23.5 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.34 km

Egge-Nord

Nature Reserve

15.3 km

View of the Externsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.7 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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15.9 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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17.9 km

Scenic Pathway in Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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mixed asphalt and gravel

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23.6 km

Ruins

36.4 km

Rail Trail between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch

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Great railroad bike path that leads through the middle of nature. Despite the loose surface, it is very easy to drive.

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45.2 km

View of the Kleiner Viadukt

Highlight • Bridge

Also very impressive. It's a bit hidden.

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48.0 km

The Beke

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At first glance it seems a bit wild, it rises in the district of Buke and flows into the Lippe after 18 kilometres

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48.6 km

Altenbeken Viaduct

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Railway viaduct in Altenbeken

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50.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

13.5 km

11.1 km

6.43 km

703 m

164 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

6.80 km

2.67 km

1.91 km

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

64 %

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View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Altenbeken

View of the Externsteine

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

Externsteine

Scenic Pathway in Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Rail Trail between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch

View of the Kleiner Viadukt

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