Johannes Höhn. Tourismus NRW e.V.

Velmerstot-Route

Horn-Bad Meinberg
  • Hiking, Regional hiking trail
  • 11 km
  • 3 Hours
  • medium
The summit is calling: the Velmerstot route leads up to the highest elevation in the Eggegebirge mountains, the Velmerstot. It descends through the Silberbach valley. This 11-kilometre trail is almost mystical and fairytale-like.

Tour details

  • Length:10.65 km
  • Duration:3 Hours
  • Uphill:225 hm
  • Downhill:225 hm
  • Difficulty:medium
  • Category:Hiking, Regional hiking trail
  • Features:
  • Signposting
  • Summit
  • Nature highlight
  • Circular route

The Velmerstot route in the Teutoburg Forest offers views in a double pack, thanks to a twin summit. The Lippische Velmerstot is located in Lipperland and the slightly higher Prussian Velmerstot, at 464 meters, in former Prussia. As both peaks were grazed for many centuries, vast areas of mountain heath were created here. Today, the borders of the districts of Lippe, Paderborn and Höxter meet here.

In total, the route is around 11 kilometers long and offers a variety of scenic highlights and impressive panoramic views. The descent leads through the romantic Silberbachtal valley, whose natural notch valley with its babbling brook and striking rock formations enchants every hiker. Sturdy footwear and a good level of fitness are recommended in order to safely master the sometimes steep ascents and descents.

certificates and markings

  • Quality Trail Wanderbares Deutschland

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Contact

Qualitätsweg Velmerstot-Route


32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg

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