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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Horn-Bad Meinberg

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bad Meinberg

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Lippe
Horn-Bad Meinberg

View of the Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bad Meinberg

Easy

3.9

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52

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View of the Externsteine – Externsteine Rock Formation loop from Bad Meinberg

01:04

16.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.69 km for 98 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.83 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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8.91 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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9.29 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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9.48 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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10.4 km

Lower Pond (Unterer Teich) at the Externsteine

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At the lower pond, you can shelter yourself from strong sunlight, linger under the trees, and take great photos from this perspective!

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10.5 km

Rear view of the Externsteine

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The Externsteine are a striking sandstone rock formation in the Teutoburg Forest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Reaching heights of up to 40 meters, the rocks rise steeply from the landscape and …

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12.0 km

Town Hall of Horn-Bad Meinberg

Highlight • Monument

The ice cream parlor is recommended!

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12.0 km

Town Hall of Horn-Bad Meinberg

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The historic old town core is really very historic ... you could say mouse dead. It's a shame actually. It must have been pretty here once.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.72 km

5.09 km

2.65 km

2.22 km

783 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

1.81 km

1.11 km

698 m

417 m

< 100 m

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