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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Detmold

View of the Hermannsdenkmal – View of the Externsteine loop from Detmold

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Detmold

View of the Hermannsdenkmal – View of the Externsteine loop from Detmold

Moderate

4.6

(115)

565

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View of the Hermannsdenkmal – View of the Externsteine loop from Detmold

01:15

18.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.34 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Restored Stream with Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

2.38 km

Heiligenkirchen Protestant Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The focus of community life is the beautiful old, historically interesting village church. People of all generations gather here for differently designed church services.
kirche-heiligenkirchen.de/home

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6.50 km

View of the Hermannsdenkmal

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Apart from the really nice view, there is also a great, traffic-free connection between Holzhausen and Berlebeck!

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9.00 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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9.45 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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9.52 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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10.6 km

Externsteine Relief

Highlight • Monument

11.7 km

View of the Teutoburg Forest and Hermannsdenkmal

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great view of the Teutoburg Forest with Hermansdenkmal and Bielsteinsender and in the other direction of Horn. Nice place to take a break. On a bench you can enjoy nature and the distant view.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

3.16 km

2.90 km

2.14 km

511 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

1.69 km

1.57 km

815 m

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 11 May

12°C

3°C

82 %

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View of the Hermannsdenkmal – View of the Externsteine loop from Detmold

Restored Stream with Stepping Stones

Heiligenkirchen Protestant Church

View of the Hermannsdenkmal

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

European Trail Junction (E1/R1) near the Externsteine

View of the Externsteine

Externsteine Relief

View of the Teutoburg Forest and Hermannsdenkmal

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