--- title: "Durbeke-Steig" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/durbeke-steig" description: "The Durbeke-Steig is part of the Naturerbe Wanderwelt hiking trail near Altenbeken. This somewhat more challenging half-day hike takes you north-west of Altenbeken through the Durbeke beech forest, which is of European importance for species and biotope conservation. The course of the river of the same name only carries water after the snow has melted or after heavy rainfall. Hikes in spring with woodruff, larkspur and wild garlic in bloom or in golden autumn, when the magnificent forest resembles a sea of color, are a unique nature experience." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1331729/490412270341515add772fd576866dda6725d61b18d5d52e90b690a6ac2c68d4/altenbeken-kleinesviadukt-aussichtsplattform-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-patrick-gawandtka-054-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Durbeke-Steig ============= - 14.64 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Themed trail Altenbeken-kleinesViadukt-Aussichtsplattform-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-054.jpg Altenbeken-Waldhaus-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-047.jpg Altenbeken-Waldhaus-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-049.jpg Altenbeken-Lokomotive-044er-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-039.jpg Altenbeken-Viadukt-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-014.jpg Altenbeken-Lokomotive-044er-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-031-CC-BY-SA.jpg - 4:10 h - 14.64 km - 319 m - 319 m - 215 m - 377 m - 162 m - - Start: Durbeke Forest House - Destination: Durbeke Forest House Out and about in the Egge-Nord forest nature reserve in Altenbeken, the natural heritage forest in OWL. The is part of the Naturerbe Wanderwelt hiking trail near Altenbeken. This somewhat more challenging half-day hike takes you north-west of Altenbeken through the Durbeke beech forest, which is of European importance for species and biotope conservation. The course of the river of the same name only carries water after the snow has melted or after heavy rainfall. Hikes in spring with woodruff, larkspur and wild garlic in bloom or in golden autumn, when the magnificent forest resembles a sea of color, are a unique nature experience. Read more Durbeke Steig: Erlebe Abenteuer auf einem faszinierenden Wanderpfad durch unvergleichliche Natur. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Durbeke Forest House - forest - Nature reserve/natural monument Destination Destination Durbeke Forest House Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Gravel (59%) Trail (31%) Path (10%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The start and finish is the Durbeke forest house near Altenbeken. Follow the mustard-colored markings of the Durbeke trail around Kobbennacken, Holschenberg, Neuwaldsberg, Sommerberg and Mühlenberg. Read more Route markings Trail markings: "Durbeke Steig" (white lettering on olive-colored background) Read more Tour information - Loop Road Equipment Sturdy shoes recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** A33, exit Paderborn-Zentrum, continue on the B 64 towards Höxter, exit Neuenbeken, continue on the L 755 towards Altenbeken, turn left Durbeke Navi: Altenbeken, Am Hammer Read more **Parking**Few parking options at Waldhaus Durbeke, more about 500 meters away at the Durbeke hiking parking lot Read more **Public transportation**Travel comfortably by to Altenbeken, continue with the  (R431) to Waldhaus Durbeke. Stop: Altenbeken - Durbeke. An overview of bus stops can be found Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 01803 504030 (timetable information for €0.09/min from a German landline, mobile max. €0.42/min) Read more Additional information Further information at . Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The approximately 2,600-hectare natural heritage forest is the largest area in Germany for the development of beech forest wilderness outside of a national park. The natural processes in the forest ecosystem are being given new space here. Together with the Senne and the Teutoburg Forest, the northern Eggegebirge is one of a total of 30 biodiversity hotspots in Germany selected by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). They are the treasure troves of nature in Germany. Read more Safety guidelines Easy to moderately difficult hike. Not suitable for wheelchair users and baby carriages. Read more Map Hiking brochure Read more Social Media Read more Contact **Gemeinde Altenbeken** Bahnhofstraße 5a 33184 Altenbeken Download GPX file - -