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Höxter, a charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, offers not only cultural and historical treasures, but also breathtaking natural landscapes for hiking enthusiasts. Höxter's geographical location is extremely idyllic: it lies on the banks of the Weser River and is surrounded by rolling hills as well as dense forests. This combination of river landscape and wooded areas makes the region an ideal destination for hiking.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Höxter
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking on the Weser Heights - Hexentanzplatz and Teufelsschlucht near Höxter
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.9 km
3:05 h
290 m
290 m
The beautiful circular hiking route near Höxter leads through the FFH area of beech forests on the Weser slopes and from the Prinzessinenklippen into the nature reserve Teufelsschlucht with Hexentanzplatz.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
On the trail of the water dragon
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
3:05 h
292 m
292 m
Enjoy the fascinating views of the Weser valley and the neighboring Solling. On the hike, follow the habitat of the crested newt in the "Grundlosen" of the Weser valley. This unique hiking experience has been awarded the prestigious certificate "Qualitätsweg Wanderbares Deutschland - Traumtour."
Hiking Trail
· Hoxter County
Ways of Diversity
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.1 km
3:45 h
352 m
352 m
13 km long discovery route through a varied cultural landscape with amazing wooden sculptures along the way. Explore the variety of paths.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Calcareous dry grasslands near Ottbergen in the Weserbergland - Erlesene Natur hiking route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.9 km
4:01 h
349 m
349 m
On the Erlesene Natur hiking route through the Weserbergland. The hiking route leads through the villages of Ottbergen and Bruchhausen. Through the dreamlike beautiful nature of the calcareous dry grasslands of Mühlenberg and Gräunenberg, the hiking trail goes down into the Nethe valley. Around Bruchhausen, the hiking route loops back to the starting point.
Start / Finish:
Ottbergen, parking lot at the train station on Bahnhofstrasse
Route / Paths and Roads:
Bahnhofstrasse > Tensgrund > Hollow way Rammdalgraben at Mühlenberg > Stootweg > Viehtrift > State road L-890 > Wingelsteiner-Weg > Federal road B64 / Brakelerstrasse > Bellerburgweg > State road L-890 > Nethestrasse > Bahnhofstrasse
Sights / Route Points:
Wooden figure "Ox cart" in Rammdalgraben hollow way
Wooden figure "Snake on pile of stones" at Rammdalgraben
Stoot hut
Viewpoint with "wild boar piglets" and sun lounger
Panoramic view from Viehtrift
Meadow hollow way to L-890
Calcareous dry grasslands and shelter hut below Wingelstein
Viewpoint and hollow ways
Nethe valley
Quellenhof inn
Silver pond near Bruchhausen
Jewish cemetery / WWI memorial
Nethe bridge
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking around Köterberg - Settler Route and Panorama Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
2:10 h
179 m
179 m
The hiking trail (Settler Route + Panorama Route) around the village of Köterberg and the Köterberg mountain impresses with fantastic views and beautiful forest paths. The panoramic view extends to the Falkenhagen monastery, which in the 16th century carried out the resettlement of this remote place. From the 496-meter high Köterberg, the highest elevation in the Lipper Bergland, there is a wonderful distant view on clear days.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Höxter ridge round - Between the towers, on the Höxter Klippenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.5 km
3:36 h
309 m
309 m
Hike from Höxter via Wilhelmshöhe to the Rodeneckturm. On the Klippenweg, through the Sachsengraben, to the Bismarckturm and back over the Brunsberg to Höxter.
Start / Finish:
Parking lot in Von-Bodelschingh-Strasse, next to the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (HS OWL) (Campus Höxter), in Höxter
Route / Sights:
Wilhelmshöhe forest area
Rodeneckturm
Klippenweg viewpoints
Sachsengraben forest area
Bismarckturm Höxter
Brunsberg forest area
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Visiting paradise
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
10.1 km
3:10 h
301 m
301 m
Bizarre tree shapes and wide views accompany you on this approximately 10 km long route near Höxter.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Weserhöhenweg 2nd stage Wehrden - Corvey
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.2 km
5:37 h
228 m
228 m
The 2nd stage of the Weserhöhenweg leads along the Weser to the mouth of the Nethe and crosses the Nethe valley here. Over the Brunsberg with the Brunsburg, the launch site for paragliders, it goes past the Rabenklippen on the Ziegenberg to Höxter. In addition to the beautiful river landscape, you can expect special views from the mountains into the Weser valley and the lake landscape between Höxter and Godelheim. The end point of the route is the Corvey World Heritage Site.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
The hollow way route “Children's Nature Adventure World“
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.8 km
1:06 h
107 m
129 m
With Natti on the 3 km hollow way route in Ottbergen. Children and young people can learn a lot of interesting facts on this path created by the Teutoburg Forest/Egge Hills Nature Park, along with interactive elements, together with their parents, grandparents, and friends.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Corvey to Ottbergen via the Holy Mountain
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17 km
6:40 h
419 m
425 m
From Corvey along the Way of St. James to the St. Michael Chapel on the Holy Mountain and further via Bosseborn to Ottbergen.
There are numerous beautiful hiking tours in Höxter that will delight both experienced hikers and families with children. One popular destination is the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park. Here you will find well-marked hiking trails through picturesque landscapes such as the Eggegebirgssteig or the Hermannsweg.
For families with children, the Märchenlandweg in nearby Holzminden is particularly suitable. This circular hiking trail leads past various stations with characters from well-known fairy tales and thus provides variety and entertainment during the walk.
Another recommended route is the Weser Cycle Path, a long-distance cycle path along the river Weser. This path can of course also be hiked and offers wonderful views of the water as well as the surrounding countryside.
The best seasons for hiking in Höxter are spring and autumn. In spring, the meadows blossom in bright colours and offer a dreamlike backdrop for hikes. In autumn, on the other hand, the leaves of the trees turn into a colourful spectacle of colour, making every walk a visual delight.
Summarising, Höxter's geographical location and diverse hiking opportunities make it a true paradise for nature lovers. From rolling hills to river landscapes, the region offers a varied backdrop for unforgettable hikes. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a family with children, everyone will find their perfect way to explore nature here. So lace up your hiking boots and set off to discover the beauty of Höxter!
For families with children, the Märchenlandweg in nearby Holzminden is particularly suitable. This circular hiking trail leads past various stations with characters from well-known fairy tales and thus provides variety and entertainment during the walk.
Another recommended route is the Weser Cycle Path, a long-distance cycle path along the river Weser. This path can of course also be hiked and offers wonderful views of the water as well as the surrounding countryside.
The best seasons for hiking in Höxter are spring and autumn. In spring, the meadows blossom in bright colours and offer a dreamlike backdrop for hikes. In autumn, on the other hand, the leaves of the trees turn into a colourful spectacle of colour, making every walk a visual delight.
Summarising, Höxter's geographical location and diverse hiking opportunities make it a true paradise for nature lovers. From rolling hills to river landscapes, the region offers a varied backdrop for unforgettable hikes. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a family with children, everyone will find their perfect way to explore nature here. So lace up your hiking boots and set off to discover the beauty of Höxter!
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