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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Horn-Bad Meinberg

Blueberry heath areas – Externsteine loop from Horn

Moderate

4.6

(403)

1,374

hikers

Blueberry heath areas – Externsteine loop from Horn

02:11

7.50km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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Parking

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5.61 km

Sun loungers with panoramic views in the Teutoburg Forest heath

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Since last summer there have been sun loungers right on Herrmannsweg with a great view over the mountain heath. In summer you can pick your provisions here and enjoy them relaxed;)

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2

5.66 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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3

5.81 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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4

6.01 km

Externsteine

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

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5

6.48 km

Viewpoint at Rock 6 (Externsteine)

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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, …

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6

6.76 km

Externsteine Bridge

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In about 30 m it goes over the narrow bridge to the high chamber of the tower rock, you should have a head for heights to be able to enjoy the wonderful view.

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7

6.80 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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8

7.06 km

Crocodile Wooden Bench

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A bench to stay. Here was a true artist at work.

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7.50 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.43 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.06 km

654 m

335 m

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