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The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Detmold

The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

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The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

02:05

29.4km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

Obere Mühle Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Especially nice in the morning ...

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9.67 km

Downhill trail to Paderborner Straße

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice downhill trail down to Paderborn road. Short and sweet 😎.

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11.7 km

The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the castle and the complex lost its importance when the moated castle in Detmold was expanded into the residence of the Lippe counts from 1528. After that the castle was used as a quarry. The ruins can only be visited on pre-booked tours.

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15.2 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 European hiking cross. Further information on the European long-distance hiking route E1 is available at: e1.hiking-europe.eu/e1 and on the European long-distance cycle route R1 is available at: r1-radweginfo.de.

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15.6 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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15.7 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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15.9 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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16.4 km

Unterer Teich

Lake

17.7 km

Pfeifenkump

Lake

28.2 km

Allee in Detmold

Highlight • Trail

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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29.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

4.44 km

3.81 km

2.50 km

566 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

11.9 km

3.03 km

913 m

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

14°C

41 %

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The Falkenburg – Externsteine loop from Detmold

Obere Mühle Waterfalls

Downhill trail to Paderborner Straße

The Falkenburg

European Trail Junction (E1/R1) near the Externsteine

Externsteine

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

Externsteine Rock Formation

Allee in Detmold

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