--- title: "On the Hermannshöhen: The Eggeweg" url: "https://www.paderborner-land.de/en/tour/on-the-hermannshoehen-the-eggeweg" description: "Did you know? In prehistoric and early historical times, this ridgeway was used as an army and trade route. A brief overview of the route:The Eggeweg crosses the Eggegebirge mountains from north to south over a length of 70 km and always leads over the ridge of the mountains. The settlement-free ridge path leads from the Externsteine in the north through the Silberbachtal valley to the 468 m high Preußische Velmerstot, the highest point in the Teutoburg Forest and Egge. The route continues southwards over the wooded Egge ridge, which offers numerous fantastic views. Along the way, the nature trail surprises with numerous impressive relics from the history of the region.Achtung! - Bad Driburg needs your help!At the moment, unknown perpetrators are deliberately removing all the markers and signposts in and around Bad Driburg. A great deal of damage has already been done and hikers can no longer find the paths.If you discover people removing markings or signs, please inform the police or Bad Driburg Touristik directly on 05253-98940. Thank you for your support and sorry that the paths are currently not marked correctly!Proud: The Eggeweg is the first long-distance hiking trail to be awarded the title of  Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland by the German Hiking Association. And not only that, because the Eggeweg is the longest continuously certified hiking trail in Germany. #sights along the Eggeweg trail:The ExternsteineThe twin peaks VelmerstotThe Iburg ruins Bad Driburg The count's park Bad DriburgThe historic construction site \"Alte Eisenbahn\"The deserted town of Blankenrode with outdoor hearing museumThe tour at a glance:Start:                                                                      Externsteine, Horn-Bad MeinbergDestination:                                                                          MarsbergRoute:                                                               70.56 kmTime:                                                                      4.5 day stagesDifficulty level:                                       medium Waymarking: A white horizontal cross (St. Andrew's cross, X1).Note: The Eggeturm cannot currently be climbed due to fire damage.Disturbance reports: www.hermannshöhen.de" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371701/372f146252365b0d2fcf522e217bea714a5d0d34e236b72135a9a2fd70ba0e7d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Paderborner Land > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share On the Hermannshöhen: The Eggeweg ================================= - 70.56 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Long-distance hiking trail Zwei Wanderer erkunden einen steinigen Pfad im Wald, umgeben von Bäumen und buntem Heidekraut. Naturschutzgebiet mit grasbewachsenen Hügeln und einer von Bäumen gesäumten, sanft abfallenden Senke. Logo der Top Trails of Germany mit Fußabdruck auf rotem Hintergrund, weiße Schrift. Rundes Logo: Wanderbares Deutschland, Qualitätsweg, zertifiziert durch den Deutschen Wanderverband. Wanderer auf einem Pfad, umgeben von blühenden Wiesen und Bäumen, unter klarem Himmel. Grüner Hügel mit Löwenzahn vor der Stadt Willebadessen; im Hintergrund bewaldete Berge sichtbar. Lila Galmeiveilchen blühen zahlreich auf einer grünen Wiese, umgeben von gräsernen Halmen. Schandpfahl mit metallenen Streben vor einer steinernen Fassade in Obermarsberg, Deutschland. Panoramablick vom Aussichtspunkt auf die weitläufige Landschaft und Stadt Bad Driburg im Grünen. Ein Paar wandert auf einem Pfad durch eine Heide, umgeben von blühenden Sträuchern und Bäumen. Zwei Wanderer gehen auf einem schmalen Weg durch hohes Gras, im Hintergrund ein hölzerner Aussichtsturm. Kinder klettern auf einer kreativen Holzskulptur in einer sonnigen, grünen Landschaft im Wald. Zwei Menschen genießen von einer Holzplattform den Blick auf einen dichten, grünen Wald unter blauem Himmel. Ein Wanderer genießt die Ruhe in einem sonnendurchfluteten, grünen Wald an einem kleinen Bach. Ein Paar wandert durch einen üppigen, grünen Wald voller Farne und genießt die Natur. Faszinierende Felsformation der Externsteine im Teutoburger Wald, umgeben von dichtem Grün bei Sonnenaufgang. - 18:00 h - 70.56 km - 920 m - 926 m - 246 m - 462 m - 216 m - - Start: Externsteine, Horn-Bad Meinberg - Destination: Marsberg **The Eggeweg is a quiet hiking trail that is perfect for nature lovers. Away from the hustle and bustle, it leads through the expansive forests of the Egge and connects the Teutoburg Forest with the Sauerland. Whether as a day trip or a multi-day hike, the Eggeweg is an experience for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature and the history of this region.** **Did you know?** In prehistoric and early historical times, this ridgeway was used as an army and trade route.   **A brief overview of the route:** The Eggeweg crosses the Eggegebirge mountains from north to south over a length of 70 km and always leads over the ridge of the mountains. The settlement-free ridge path leads from the Externsteine in the north through the Silberbachtal valley to the 468 m high Preußische Velmerstot, the highest point in the Teutoburg Forest and Egge. The route continues southwards over the wooded Egge ridge, which offers numerous fantastic views. Along the way, the nature trail surprises with numerous impressive relics from the history of the region. **Achtung! - Bad Driburg needs your help!** At the moment, unknown perpetrators are deliberately removing all the markers and signposts in and around Bad Driburg. A great deal of damage has already been done and hikers can no longer find the paths. If you discover people removing markings or signs, please inform the police or Bad Driburg Touristik directly on 05253-98940. Thank you for your support and sorry that the paths are currently not marked correctly! **Proud:** The Eggeweg is the first long-distance hiking trail to be awarded the title of  Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland by the German Hiking Association. And not only that, because the Eggeweg is the longest continuously certified hiking trail in Germany.   **\#sights along the Eggeweg trail:** - The Externsteine - The twin peaks Velmerstot - The Iburg ruins Bad Driburg -  The count's park Bad Driburg - The historic construction site "Alte Eisenbahn" - The deserted town of Blankenrode with outdoor hearing museum **The tour at a glance:** **Start:**                                                                      Externsteine, Horn-Bad Meinberg **Destination:**                                                                          Marsberg **Route:**                                                               70.56 km **Time:**                                                                      4.5 day stages **Difficulty level:**                                       medium   **Waymarking: A white horizontal cross (St. Andrew's cross, X1).** **Note:** The Eggeturm cannot currently be climbed due to fire damage.**Disturbance reports:** Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Externsteine, Horn-Bad Meinberg - Bridge - Rest area - Shelter/hut - Shelter/hut Destination Destination Marsberg Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The Eggeweg is marked with a white horizontal cross (St. Andrew's cross, X1) in both directions by the Eggegebirgsverein. For the first few kilometers, it also runs parallel to the Hermannsweg "H". The Eggeweg is a section of the European long-distance hiking trail E1. Hiker-friendly accommodation along the Hermannshöhen is designated as a "Hermannshöhen quality establishment" and marked as a recommendation in the stage suggestions. Read more Tour information - Multiday Tour - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" Equipment We recommend good hiking boots and weatherproof clothing for this tour. There are few places to stop for refreshments along the route. Take sufficient provisions with you. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**B1 to Horn-Bad Meinberg, then follow the tourist signs to "Externsteine" Read more **Parking**Externsteine parking lot in Horn-Bad Meinberg (small fee) Read more **Public transportation**Horn-Bad Meinberg train station. Continue by bus on line 782 in the direction of Detmold to the "Externsteine" stop. From April to October at weekends also tourist line 792. Other stations with access along the route: Leopoldstal, Sandebeck, Altenbeken, Bad Driburg, Willebadessen, Scherfede, Marsberg. Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW: 08006 - 50 40 30 (free of charge from the German landline network). Read more Additional information Read more Literature **Hikeline long-distance hiking trail:  Hermannshöhen (Hermannsweg-Eggeweg)** Date of publication: 2022 (4th edition) Overall route Hermannshöhen (250km). Edition) Total route Hermannshöhen (250km): scale 1: 35 000, weatherproof *Hiking map, city maps, list of overnight accommodation, elevation profile, thread stitching* ISBN: 978-3-85000-767-2 Price: €12.90, in bookshops **OUTDOOR hiking guide: Hermannsweg-Eggeweg** Publication date: March 2019 (4th edition) **Hiking guide: Hermannsweg-Eggeweg** Publication date: March 2019 (4th edition) **Outdoor hiking guide: Hermannsweg-Eggeweg** . Edition) *About the Hermannshöhen - interesting facts, accommodation, sights, stages, elevation profiles, hiking maps* ISBN: 978-3-86686-621-8 Price: €12.90, in bookshops  Read more Contact person Projektbüro der Hermannshöhen License (master data) Projektbüro Hermannshöhen Safety guidelines 28 rescue points were created on the Eggeweg. They are used to indicate the location as precisely as possible in the event of danger so that the rescue station can find the scene of the accident promptly and reliably. The following rescue points are registered with the emergency call center: 1\. Silbermühle, 2. Lippischer Velmerstot, 3. Preußischer Velmerstot, 4. Hakehütte, 5. Schwarzes Kreuz, 6. Rehberghütte, 7. Knochenhütte, 8. Heinrich Heine Hütte, 9. Driburger EGV Hütte, 10. Schöne Aussicht, 11. Klusenberg Hütte, 12. Radbaum Hütte, 13. Herbram Wald, 14. Asselner Hütte, 15. Paderborner-Berg-Hütte, 16. Willebadessener Hütte, 17. Johann Kiene Hütte, 18. Alte Eisenbahn- Hütte, 19. Krollhütte, 20. Borlinghauser Hütte, 21. Bördeweg Nadel, 22. Roters Eiche Hütte, 23. Mittelwald Hütte, 24. Blankenroder Hütte, 25. Felsberg Hütte, 26. Oesdorf Dorfplatz, 27. Essentho Ortsmitte, 28. Cafe Bleichhaus This tour has far more than 500 waypoints. If you are using a GPS device, please ensure that the track is displayed in full! Shorter stage suggestions for the Eggeweg can also be found in the TEUTO\_Navigator.< Read more Map **Compass hiking tour map Hermannshöhen - Eggeweg and Hermannsweg** Publication date:  2021 Leporello: Scale 1:50.000, waterproof, tearproof, GPS-accurate *City maps, elevation profile, information on places of interest, list of overnight stays, refreshment stops* ISBN: 978-3-85026-984-1 Price: €8.99,  from bookshops Read more This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/exhibition - Hotel garni - Bridge Contact **OWL GmbH/Teutoburger Wald Tourismus** Wilhelmstraße 1b 33602 Bielefeld Download GPX file - - - -