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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Detmold

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Detmold

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

Moderate

4.4

(25)

80

riders

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

02:05

29.6km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

The Falkenburg

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The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the …

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2

15.1 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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15.1 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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4

15.5 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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15.6 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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15.8 km

Externsteine Rock Formation

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If you cycle in the corner, you should stop here. It doesn't always have to go directly past the stones, often very crowded. Tip, just take another path, e.g. below …

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16.3 km

Unterer Teich

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17.6 km

Pfeifenkump

Lake

9

27.7 km

Obere Mühle Waterfalls

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Especially nice in the morning ...

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28.3 km

Allee in Detmold

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In 1800, Princess Pauline, after examining the building trades of the time, determined "that nowhere was construction slower, more expensive and less good than in Detmold". The government councilor at …

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

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17.8 km

5.13 km

3.92 km

2.38 km

447 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

12.1 km

3.43 km

296 m

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