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In Brakel, a small town near Höxter in Germany, there are numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. Brakel's geographical location is particularly attractive: nestled between the wooded hills of the Egge Mountains and the picturesque Weser Valley, the region offers a diverse landscape with varied hiking routes.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Brakel
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
From the Kaiserquelle via the Jagdberg to the Hinnenburg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
2:30 h
193 m
191 m
A beautiful circular hiking route through the Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, north of Brakel, with lovely forest areas and some historic sites such as the Hinnenburg.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Eggegebirge near Brakel - hiking trail no. 2 - Rheder-Siddessen
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.1 km
2:15 h
83 m
83 m
The circular hiking route leads from Rheder Castle into the Mähne forest area and downhill to Siddessen. Then it goes back to Rheder through the Nethe valley.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Braumeisterrunde between Rheder and Siddessen.
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
2:30 h
88 m
88 m
A beautiful circular hiking route through the idyllic Rheder landscape park into the Mähne forest area. From Siddessen through the Nethe valley back to Rheder.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Landschaftspark Schloss Rheder / Weidenpalais in the Nethe valley “Water Worlds” and “Forest Worlds”
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.7 km
1:10 h
39 m
44 m
Navigation address:
Parkweg, 33034 Rheder - Brakel
Start time: 16.04.2019 at 10 a.m.
Total duration: 3 hours (including all breaks). Total distance: approx. 5 kilometers
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
From the Hanseatic city Brakel to the model cultural village Bökendorf - A hike into the cultural history of the Brakeler Bergland
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Difficulty
difficult
18.1 km
5:00 h
350 m
350 m
Brakel and Bökendorf lie at the foot of a hilly region, which has nestled very picturesque as part of the Oberwälder land between the Eggegebirge to the west and the Upper Weser to the east. Brakel is a Hanseatic city – a city scale and Roland column from Gothic times attest to the old trading status. Bökendorf is a model cultural village – the circle of romantics around Annette von Droste-Hülshoff and the Brothers Grimm made history here.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Ottbergen hiking trails three mountains hike
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
4:51 h
578 m
576 m
Scenic hike over the mountains north of Ottbergen. Wingelstein, Stoot, and Stockberg. Largely following the Ottbergen hiking trails marked O1-O3 as well as the exquisite nature.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Blomberg carnation hikers on the way in the valleys of Grube and Brucht
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
24.1 km
5:00 h
541 m
535 m
A ramble through the valleys of Brucht and Grube is best started in Bellersen.
A path scattered with experiments from the world of physics leads to Bökendorf. Past the Bökerhof Castle to the open-air stage and further over the Bökerberg. Down into the Thiemelsgrund and back up to Altenbergen. Downwards into the Grube valley and steeply up again past the wind turbine to the Rönkenberg. (Viewpoint with panoramic views and the Köterberg in the background) Next is the Breitenberg with a steep descent to the Grube near Ovenhausen, further on the Jakobsweg towards Bökendorf. Along the way lie the Eschenberg, the Dicker Berg, and the Wüllenberg. Above Bökendorf, a viewpoint into the valley of the Brucht. Through Bökendorf to the Bökerhof and further on a straight cross path to the Rammelsberg. Then only downhill into the valley of the Brucht back to Bellersen.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Clove hikers on the way under the 13 lindens including an exclusive detour into the valley of the Emder Bach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.3 km
4:00 h
302 m
298 m
With this approximately 20-kilometer long hike, spring is welcomed. It goes through the foreland of the Eggegebirge between Bad Driburg and Brakel. The sporty hike leads from Erwitzen first into the Emder valley. Then over the Emder Höhe to Alhausen. It continues via Bad Hermansborn to Bonhausen and back to Erwitzen.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Ottbergen hiking trail O1 Derenborner-Runde
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
2:47 h
360 m
323 m
Scenic tour over the Wingelstein
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Nelken hikers on the way to the forest bath on the Emder Höhe
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.9 km
2:35 h
294 m
305 m
On the Emder Höhe, botanical and scenic highlights await. Mostly deciduous forest, only a few remnants of coniferous forest. Forest edges and clearings offer new and best views again and again. The valleys in the eastern part are especially recommended for a forest bath.
Particularly worth seeing are the historic half-timbered houses in the old town of Brakel and the imposing Rheder Castle, which towers high above the river Weser. A detour to Hardehausen Monastery is also worthwhile: here you can not only marvel at the impressive architecture, but also take part in spiritual events or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings.
The best seasons for hiking in Brakel are spring and autumn. In spring, numerous wildflowers bloom along the hiking trails and add a colourful touch to the landscape. In autumn, on the other hand, the leaves turn golden and red - a real feast for the eyes!
Short hiking routes around Lake Diemel or along the ridge trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park are particularly suitable for families with children. These routes not only offer beautiful views of the surrounding nature, but also always have interesting stations for children to play and discover.
A popular hiking trail, for example, is the Hermannsweg, which stretches over 156 kilometres and leads from Rheine to Horn-Bad Meinberg. This long-distance hiking trail offers breathtaking views of the Teutoburg Forest Mountains and is divided into different stages that can be chosen individually depending on your physical condition.
Another highlight for hiking in Brakel is the Weserbergland Trail. On this circular trail, which is about 225 kilometres long, you can not only enjoy the picturesque river landscape of the Weser, but also discover numerous historic towns such as Hameln or Bodenwerder.
All in all, the diverse hiking options in Brakel offer great experiences in a varied landscape for both experienced hikers and families with children. Whether short walks through the old town or extended tours along the long-distance hiking trails - everyone will find their personal favourite route here!
The best seasons for hiking in Brakel are spring and autumn. In spring, numerous wildflowers bloom along the hiking trails and add a colourful touch to the landscape. In autumn, on the other hand, the leaves turn golden and red - a real feast for the eyes!
Short hiking routes around Lake Diemel or along the ridge trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park are particularly suitable for families with children. These routes not only offer beautiful views of the surrounding nature, but also always have interesting stations for children to play and discover.
A popular hiking trail, for example, is the Hermannsweg, which stretches over 156 kilometres and leads from Rheine to Horn-Bad Meinberg. This long-distance hiking trail offers breathtaking views of the Teutoburg Forest Mountains and is divided into different stages that can be chosen individually depending on your physical condition.
Another highlight for hiking in Brakel is the Weserbergland Trail. On this circular trail, which is about 225 kilometres long, you can not only enjoy the picturesque river landscape of the Weser, but also discover numerous historic towns such as Hameln or Bodenwerder.
All in all, the diverse hiking options in Brakel offer great experiences in a varied landscape for both experienced hikers and families with children. Whether short walks through the old town or extended tours along the long-distance hiking trails - everyone will find their personal favourite route here!
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