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Kreis Lippe

Detmold

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Detmold

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Detmold

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Detmold

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Detmold

01:53

29.2km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.8 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.07 km

Steep climb in the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park

Highlight • Climb

Hammer slope with 20%. Actually, you shouldn't go up the mountain in this direction, but I don't think it bothers anyone. Officially, this is a one-way street, but it has 2 normal lanes ... 😉

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6.30 km

Hermannsdenkmal Climb

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Luckily only a few meters with 20%

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15.5 km

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 ice skating here and in summer we built tippis in the forest and looked for fire salamanders

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15.8 km

Externsteine

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 Forest. But myths and legends also haunt the Externsteine. If you are not afraid of heights, you can also climb the five rocks and enjoy a wide panoramic view.

Information and events around the Externsteine:
externsteine-info.de

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15.9 km

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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16.1 km

Externsteine Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 the meadow, and enjoy the view. Somewhat away from the hustle and bustle.

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17.8 km

Pfeifenkump

Lake

27.2 km

Obere Mühle Waterfalls

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Especially nice in the morning ...

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27.9 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 the time, Johann v. meen Under his supervision and based on a draft by the Chamber Council J.C. Gerke began building the house at Allee 1 in March 1818 as a counterpart to the Neustadt, which had existed on the other side of the Friedrichstal Canal for around 100 years. Instead of supporting the builder with money, as is usual, another way of financing was chosen to relieve the government coffers: 2000 tickets were issued at 5 thalers each, the main prize was the house. The building, which was completed in the spring of 1819, was won by farmer Noltemeyer from Bremke, who did not move into it, but sold it to the Antze council for 5,500 thalers.

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29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

4.80 km

4.39 km

4.37 km

624 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

8.63 km

2.62 km

1.85 km

291 m

104 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

14°C

41 %

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View of the Externsteine – Externsteine loop from Detmold

Steep climb in the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park

Hermannsdenkmal Climb