Leistrup Forest Route – pure nature in the Teutoburg Forest

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Kreis Lippe

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Leistrup Forest Route – pure nature in the Teutoburg Forest

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Leistrup Forest Route – pure nature in the Teutoburg Forest

01:17

4.54km

100m

Hiking

This short hike through the Leistrup forest south of Diestelbruch packs a lot of variety in a little stretch. You will explore one of the most biodiverse forests in Lippe, which is ideal for getting to know nature better. Between red beech, red alder and sessile oak, you take a…

by Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion

Last updated: March 24, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

Sacrificial stones in Leistrup Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Striking: two extraordinarily large stones. So-called sacrificial stones, specially shaped and processed. Nothing exactly is not known. Wikipedia speaks of a cultic background and of "superstitious practices of the rural population".

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3.08 km

Bronze Age burial mound in Leistrup Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

A stone mound grave lines the path through the Leistrup Forest. A large information board reports on a well-preserved relic from the Bronze Age, i.e. from around 1500 BC.

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3.79 km

Leistrup Forest Nature and Adventure Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take a towel with you for going barefoot, then it's better. Otherwise it is a beautiful and lovingly constructed educational trail. Absolutely great for bringing our nature closer to children.

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4.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

2.19 km

114 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

1.46 km

1.20 km

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 30 October

11°C

6°C

10 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2025,Leistruper Wald

A nice little afternoon walk. There are beautiful views all the way to Porta Westfalica.

The forest adventure trail is well-marked and there's a bit of a workout. Very nice, and it's also shady.

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March 24, 2021

This short hike through the Leistrup forest south of Diestelbruch packs a lot of variety in a little stretch. You will explore one of the most biodiverse forests in Lippe, which is ideal for getting to know nature better. Between red beech, red alder and sessile oak, you take a look into the past and

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