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Externsteine

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Externsteine im Teutoburger Wald
Photo: Liudmila Travina, Adobe Stock

The free-standing up to 40 m high rocks fascinate not only by their imposing shape but also by their cultural-historical significance.

The adjacent nature trail and the medieval rock reliefs are among the many highlights of this historic destination.

Opening times

1. April bis 3. November 2014 täglich von 10.00-18.00 Uhr

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Coordinates

51.868984, 8.917319

DMS

51°52'08.3"N 8°55'02.3"E

UTM

32U 494307 5746469

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Externsteine

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32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg
+49 5234 2029796 http://www.externsteine-info.de/ E-mail: info@externsteine.de

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