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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Horn-Bad Meinberg

Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

Moderate

Lippische Velmerstot – Prussian Velmerstot loop from Leopoldstal

03:09

10.9km

270m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. 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: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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643 m

Ascent to the Velmerstot Summit

Highlight • Trail

A great, well walkable climb with a magnificent view from the so-called EGGETURM. Through various panels, the story is well explained - interesting photo opportunity.

Attention: Parking at the Externsteinen costs money - but 5 hours around the 3 Euro is reasonable.

The (or: the) Velmerstot is the northernmost and highest mountain of the Eggegebirge in North Rhine-Westphalia. It has the two peaks Prussian Velmerstot (South Summit, about 464 m above sea level NHN [1]), the peak of which rises in the area of Steinheim-Sandebeck in the district Höxter, and the Lippische Velmerstot (♁⊙; Nordkuppe, 441.4 m [1]), which is located in the district of Horn-Bad Meinberg in the district of Lippe. The entire mountain belongs to the nature park Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge. On the Prussian Velmerstot is the Eggeturm (observation tower); on the Lippe Velmerstot with heathland are rugged sandstone rocks.

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1.48 km

Lippische Velmerstot

Highlight • Summit

Once you get to the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. You can linger, take a picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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1.83 km

Silberort Quarry

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An imposing steep stone wall with a small gorge.

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2.14 km

Velmerstot Upland Heath

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautiful landscape on the ridge - not only when the heather blooms in late summer.

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2.36 km

Eggeturm Observation Tower (Preußische Velmerstot)

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Observation tower with a magnificent view

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2.36 km

Prussian Velmerstot

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very nice here

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2.45 km

Landschutz Hut on Preußischer Velmerstot

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Even if the wide view was hidden from us due to the weather, the somewhat arduous walk was definitely worth it.

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6.18 km

Lukenloch Karst Sinkhole

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In the middle of the forest between Schlangen and Feldrom is the "Lukenloch". According to an old story, the Lukenloch was used as a site for an early medieval Saxon sanctuary. The formation of the natural monument can be explained by seeping rainwater, which dissolved the limestone in the ground. Sinking cold air collects in the Lukenloch and offers bats an ideal resting place in these damp and cold conditions. The area around the cave is fenced off. Entering this funnel-shaped cave, which is several meters deep and is located in the "Bielsteinhöhle mit Lukenloch" FFH area is prohibited.
(see Lipperland.de)

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7.83 km

Bauernkampstraße

Mountain Pass

8.50 km

Viewpoint

10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

2.82 km

1.88 km

948 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

3.12 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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11°C

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