--- title: "Hermannshöhen - Etappe 09 vom Hermannsdenkmal über die Externsteine nach Leopoldstal" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/hermannshoehen-etappe-09-vom-hermannsdenkmal-ueber-die-externsteine-nach-leopoldstal" description: "Please note: There is a detour directly below the Hermannsdenkmal due to construction work. The detour is signposted on site.A detour is also necessary in the Stemberg area in Holzhausen-Externsteinen due to ongoing forestry work. You can find a graphic of this at www.hermannshöhen.de under \"News\".An overview of the stage: 1.            Start and finish point of the stageThe stage starts at the Hermannsdenkmal and ends in Leopoldstal. 2.            Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route characterThe stage has a length of approx. 17 km with an altitude difference of approx. 550 m. The route is mostly flat or slightly hilly with some short but steep sections. 3.             Scenic featuresThis stage takes you along the widening ridge of the southern Teutoburg Forest and passes the transition to the Eggegebirge at Velmerstot. At the foot of the low mountain ridge stretches the wide sand and heathland landscape of the Senne. The Eggeweg begins at the foot of the legendary Externsteine and runs parallel to the Hermannsweg until the end of stage 09. Before the ascent to the Velmerstot in Lippe, the trail leads through the Silberbach valley along the Silberbach stream. At the end of the stage is the Lippische Velmerstot - a barren summit with a rugged rocky landscape. Note: While the Eggeweg leads to the neighboring summit of the Prussian Velmerstot, the Hermannsweg leads down to Leopoldstal. An additional 2,200 m must be calculated for the access route to Leopoldstal. Highlights on the routeThe Hermannsdenkmal - the landmark of the Hermannshöhen: The monument, which is 54 meters high in total, commemorates Hermann the Cheruscan, who won the Varus Battle against the Romans in 9 AD. Tip: You have a great view of the landscape from the monument's viewing platform.The Teuto Climbing Park at the foot of the Hermann Monument near Detmold offers six courses of varying difficulty with more than 80 climbing stations. All climbing enthusiasts will get their money's worth in the varied world of ropes, trees and platforms. The historic old town of Detmold: Former residential town with the Residential Palace and the Westphalian Open-Air Museum. The Berlebeck Eagle Sanctuary: Europe's oldest and most species-rich bird of prey sanctuary. Here you can experience 180 large and small birds of prey of various species. Tip: Be sure to visit the flight shows. The falconers will tell you interesting and entertaining facts about the warren and the birds of prey that live there. The Externsteine: The most important natural and cultural monument in the Teutoburg Forest. Myths and legends surround the five vertically towering stones. Tip: Climbing the rocks is worthwhile. You have a wonderful panoramic view from the Externsteine.  You can find a good interactive tour map here: " language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371664/219b5c068e46d2756f9325f046c52dbf3ba38e314b7941b1e1a73053f34ebdc9/preu-ischer-velmerstot-kreis-lippe-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-043-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Hermannshöhen - Etappe 09 vom Hermannsdenkmal über die Externsteine nach Leopoldstal ==================================================================================== - 19.10 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Long-distance hiking trail Preußischer Velmerstot-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-043.jpg Wanderer am Preussischen Velmerstot, Hermannshöhen Logo Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland Logo der Top Trails of Germany Detmold-Adlerwarte Berlebeck-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-044.jpg Detmold-Adlerwarte Berlebeck-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-054.jpg Detmold-Hermannsdenkmal-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-014.jpg Detmold-Schloss Detmold-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-063.jpg Detmold-Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-031.jpg Lippischer Velmerstot-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-008.jpg Lippischer Velmerstot-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-013.jpg Lippischer Velmerstot-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-026.jpg Preußischer Velmerstot-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-045.jpg Silberbachtal-Horn-Bad Meinberg-Kreis Lippe-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-052.jpg - 6:00 h - 19.10 km - 554 m - 501 m - 189 m - 434 m - 245 m - - Start: Hermann monument near Detmold - Destination: Velmerstot Leopoldstal **This stage of the Hermannshöhen runs along the widening ridge through the southern part of the Teutoburg Forest to its end at Velmerstot. The Eggegebirge - the twin peaks of the Velmerstot - are reached here.** **Please note: There is a detour directly below the Hermannsdenkmal due to construction work. The detour is signposted on site. A detour is also necessary in the Stemberg area in Holzhausen-Externsteinen due to ongoing forestry work.** **You can find a graphic of this at www.hermannshöhen.de under "News".** **An overview of the stage:** **1. Start and finish point of the stage** The stage starts at the Hermannsdenkmal and ends in Leopoldstal. **2. Length of the stage in kilometers / altitude difference / route character** The stage has a length of approx. 17 km with an altitude difference of approx. 550 m. The route is mostly flat or slightly hilly with some short but steep sections. **3. Scenic features** This stage takes you along the widening ridge of the southern Teutoburg Forest and passes the transition to the Eggegebirge at Velmerstot. At the foot of the low mountain ridge stretches the wide sand and heathland landscape of the Senne. The Eggeweg begins at the foot of the legendary Externsteine and runs parallel to the Hermannsweg until the end of stage 09. Before the ascent to the Velmerstot in Lippe, the trail leads through the Silberbach valley along the Silberbach stream. At the end of the stage is the Lippische Velmerstot - a barren summit with a rugged rocky landscape. **Note:** While the Eggeweg leads to the neighboring summit of the Prussian Velmerstot, the Hermannsweg leads down to Leopoldstal. An additional 2,200 m must be calculated for the access route to Leopoldstal. **Highlights on the route** - The **Hermannsdenkmal** - the landmark of the Hermannshöhen: The monument, which is 54 meters high in total, commemorates Hermann the Cheruscan, who won the Varus Battle against the Romans in 9 AD. **Tip:** You have a great view of the landscape from the monument's viewing platform. - The **Teuto Climbing Park** at the foot of the Hermann Monument near Detmold offers six courses of varying difficulty with more than 80 climbing stations. All climbing enthusiasts will get their money's worth in the varied world of ropes, trees and platforms. - The historic old town of **Detmold**: Former residential town with the Residential Palace and the Westphalian Open-Air Museum. - The **Berlebeck Eagle Sanctuary**: Europe's oldest and most species-rich bird of prey sanctuary. Here you can experience 180 large and small birds of prey of various species. **Tip:** Be sure to visit the flight shows. The falconers will tell you interesting and entertaining facts about the warren and the birds of prey that live there. - The **Externsteine**: The most important natural and cultural monument in the Teutoburg Forest. Myths and legends surround the five vertically towering stones. **Tip:** Climbing the rocks is worthwhile. You have a wonderful panoramic view from the Externsteine. You can find a good interactive tour map Read more Markierung Hermannsweg.jpg Markierung Hermannsweg.jpg Markierung des Hermannsweges, ein bekannter Wanderweg durch die reizvolle Landschaft des Teutoburger Waldes. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Hermann monument near Detmold - Climbing hall/climbing park/high ropes course - Tourist information - Zoo/wildlife park - Zoo/wildlife park - Fortress/Castle - Vantage point/Observation tower - Waters - Nature reserve/natural monument - Nature reserve/natural monument - Train station - Rest area - Nature discovery trail - Vantage point/Observation tower Destination Destination Velmerstot Leopoldstal Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (3%) Street (3%) Asphalt (9%) Gravel (54%) Trail (5%) Path (26%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Hermannsdenkmal in Detmold-Hiddesen - Detmold-Berlebeck - Horn-Bad Meinberg/Holzhausen (Externsteine) - Horn-Bad Meinberg underpass of the B1 - through the Silberbach valley to the Velmerstot Horn Bad Meinberg/Leopoldstal railroad station.The trail is marked throughout with the "white H on a black background". Take the when hiking up to the starting point. Hike down to the train station from the stage finish point via the Hermannsweg. **You will find the following quality establishments on the Hermannshöhen on this stage:** **Detmold:** - Hotel Landhaus Hirschsprung, Detmold , Tel. 05231-8785000 **Horn-Bad Meinberg:** - Waldhotel Bärenstein, , Tel. 05234 - 2090 - Wander- und Fahrradhotel Havergoh, Tel.05434-9754, **Leopoldstal:** - Landhaus Blumengarten, , Tel. 05234 3186, **Steinheim-Sandebeck:** - Germanenhof, , Tel. 05238- 98900 Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Stop at an Inn - Tour with Dog Equipment There are hardly any refreshment stops along the route. You should therefore take sufficient food and drink with you! Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**B1, Horn exit (signs to Veldrom/Horn/Altenbeken/Detmold-Süd) Hermannsdenkmal signposted from here. A2 Leave the A33 at exit 25-Kreuz Bielefeld in the direction of Paderborn, take exit 22-Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock in the direction of Detmold/Augustdorf, from here follow the signs to Hermannsdenkmal. Read more **Parking****Parking lot at the starting point:** **Parking lot at the Hermannsdenkmal (chargeable)** Grotenburg 2, 32760 Detmold approx. 50 m Bus stop Hermannsdenkmal 792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal) **Parking spaces with local transport connections along the route:** **Parking space at Hermannsdenkmal (chargeable)** Denkmalstraße 139, 32760 Detmold directly along the route Bus stop Hermannsdenkmal 792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal) **Parking lot Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen** Ostertalstraße 1, 32760 Detmold approx. 350 m to the path Bus stop 782 Detmold BHF - Externsteine - Bad Meinberg 792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal) **Wanderparkplatz Berlebeck** Paderborner Str. 142, 32760 Detmold approx. 150 m to the trail Bus stop 701 Berlebeck - Detmold BHF - Pivitsheide **Parking lot Holzhausen-Externsteine** Schliepsteinweg 23, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg approx. 350 m to the path Bus stop 782 Detmold BHF - Externsteine - Bad Meinberg 792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal) **Wanderparkplatz Externsteine (chargeable)** Externsteiner Str. 35, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg approx. 500 m to the path Bus stopExternsteine 792 Bad Pyrmont - Externst. - Detmold (seasonal) **Hikerparkplatz Hermannsweg** Entrance opposite Paderborner Str. 33, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg directly on the trail Bus stop Horn, Waldschlößchen R50/51 Paderborn - Bad Lippspringe - Horn 357 Horn BHF - Veldrom - Kempen **Wanderparkplatz Zur Kattenmühle**Zur Kattenmühle, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg approx. 450 m to the trail Kattenmühle bus stop 357 Horn BHF - Veldrom - Kempen **Wanderparkplatz Leopoldstal** Silbergrund 62A, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg at the end of the access road Leopoldstal train station Read more **Public transportation****Detailed information can be found** ***Please note that the tourist line with which you could travel between Hermannsdenkmal and Externsteine at weekends has been discontinued from April 2024.*** **Always know what's running: The smart number for bus and train in NRW** 08006 - 50 40 30 (free of charge from the German landline network). Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Projektbüro Hermannshöhen Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The certified hiker-friendly "Felsenwirt" near the Externsteine is a nice stopover and ideal for a bite to eat. Right next door: the modern Externsteine information center, where you can discover lots of interesting facts and sights about the Externsteine! Read more Safety guidelines Sturdy shoes are essential! Read more Map Leporello Hermannsweg (PublicPress), NRW hiking map no. 39 "Hermannsland", NRW hiking map no. 63 "Eggegebirge" (northern part) Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Hotel garni - Nature discovery trail - Fortress/Castle - Zoo/wildlife park - Zoo/wildlife park - Hotel - Nature reserve/natural monument - Vantage point/Observation tower - Fortress/Castle Show more Contact 32760 Detmold Download GPX file - - - -