Durbeke-Steig

The start and finish is the Durbeke forest house near Altenbeken. Follow the mustard-colored markings of the Durbeke trail around Kobbennacken, Holschenberg, Neuwaldsberg, Sommerberg and Mühlenberg.

Easy to moderately difficult hike. Not suitable for wheelchair users and baby carriages.

Sturdy shoes recommended.

The approximately 2,600-hectare natural heritage forest is the largest area in Germany for the development of beech forest wilderness outside of a national park. The natural processes in the forest ecosystem are being given new space here. Together with the Senne and the Teutoburg Forest, the northern Eggegebirge is one of a total of 30 biodiversity hotspots in Germany selected by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). They are the treasure troves of nature in Germany.

A33, exit Paderborn-Zentrum, continue on the B 64 towards Höxter, exit Neuenbeken, continue on the L 755 towards Altenbeken, turn left Durbeke

Navi: Altenbeken, Am Hammer

Few parking options at Waldhaus Durbeke, more about 500 meters away at the Durbeke hiking parking lot

Travel comfortably by train to Altenbeken, continue with
the bus route (R431) to Waldhaus Durbeke.
Stop: Altenbeken - Durbeke.
An overview of bus stops can be found here.

Nahverkehrsverbund Paderborn/Höxter
Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 01803 504030 (timetable information for €0.09/min from a German landline, mobile max. €0.42/min)

Hiking brochure Natural heritage hiking world - experience wild nature

Trail markings: "Durbeke Steig" (white lettering on olive-colored background)

Further information at www.naturerbe-wanderwelt.de.

Durbeke Forest House

Durbeke Forest House