Lippische Velmerstot – Externsteine loop from Schlangen

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Lippe

Schlangen

Lippische Velmerstot – Externsteine loop from Schlangen

Hard

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Lippische Velmerstot – Externsteine loop from Schlangen

05:35

66.2km

1,460m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.7 km

Viewpoint

15.0 km

Egge Trail in Teutoburg Forest Nature Park

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The Eggekamm has one of the most beautiful trails in the corner. Drive roughly towards Altenbeken. In a few places the trail is broken due to forest work.

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19.4 km

Eggeturm Observation Tower (Preußische Velmerstot)

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Observation tower with a magnificent view

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20.2 km

Lippische Velmerstot

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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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27.5 km

Knickenhagen

Peak

28.2 km

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 …

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28.4 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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28.6 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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37.3 km

Buchenwald am Südosthang der Grotenburg

Nature Reserve

41.6 km

Kulturdenkmal Sperrwall

Archaeological Site

58.7 km

Bauernkamp Singletrail

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One of the most beautiful and longest single trails in the area and where you really do not expect it. "Attention" in the last third before Bauernkamp not right down, …

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61.5 km

MTB Descent in Teutoburg Forest Nature Park

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... or rise. Then start really 'blatant' - then it's (easier).

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66.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.5 km

5.47 km

5.40 km

2.05 km

920 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

14.3 km

9.32 km

2.63 km

2.14 km

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

7°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2025,Fluchtgruppe im Teutoburger Wald

(Dental girl:)
I'll never underestimate Germany's low mountain ranges again...
An elevation profile like a sawblade, a constant up and down, endless trails, changing landscapes, simply amazing. 🤩
From gravel, forest floor, root trails, sand to meadows, streambeds, gravel, and (a little) asphalt, it was all there.
Totally diverse and surprising, what this area has to offer.
The Externsteine and …

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