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Teutoburg Forest: "Germany's Healing Garden"
The The Teutoburg Forest is also known as the green backbone of East Westphalia and is located in the extreme north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia. The region extends from the Sauerland in the south up to Minden in the north. In the west it is bordered by the Münsterland and in the east by the Weser. The holiday region offers its visitors a high degree of traditional spas and health resorts as well as excellent cycling and hiking trails. During a short holiday in the region you can leave everyday life behind and get to know the region better - no matter if you want to spend your holidays actively or relaxing. For those seeking relaxation the holiday region offers just the right thing. With six state-approved spas, a climatic health resort, four Kneipp spas and other resorts the region is considered the "Heilgarten of Germany". One of the most popular applications for holidaymakers are mud baths. Valuable plant parts give the sulphur moor its Active ingredients. In bath Salzuflen people trust in the healing power of the brine.
The Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg
The holiday region is also culturally and historically impressive Teutoburg Forest. The area became famous because of the famous "Varus Battle in the Teutoburg Forest". In the year nine after Christ the Germanic tribes defeated three Roman Legions down. Today the Hermannsdenkmal near Hiddesen commemorates the battle of the Cheruscan lord Arminius. A mysterious charm radiates from the huge Rocks of the Externsteine at Horn-Bath Meinberg. This unique natural monument dates back to the Cretaceous period. Thirteen sandstone cliffs rise up to 40 meters from the ground. Probably this is a place of worship established by Christians. In the towering nature of the Teutoburg Forest there are also two nature parks, the more northern Teutoburg Forest and the southern Erzgebirge. In many places the earth is torn open and the water gushes out in these places. Often in this area there are Themed routes that invite you to go hiking, cycling and golfing. One of the most beautiful Excursion routes are the Weser cycle path. It leads from Höxter to the Rühler Switzerland at Corvey Castle.
Holiday in the Teutoburg Forest
Further Cycle routes with less incline lead on the one hand over the approximately 150 kilometre long Border crossing route Teuto-Ems, via the old smuggler paths and trade routes through the Münsterland. Even on the 75 kilometre long Ems cycle path you don't have to Fear of climbs. A stop in the cities is also worthwhile. In Bielefeld you can take a walk through the historical old town, the art gallery and the visit the Sparrenburg. Paderborn also has its charm. The Kaisepfalz, the historical town hall and the largest computer museum in the world are worth a visit. Discover one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Germany, enjoy untouched natural landscapes and relax in the countless resorts in the Teutoburger Forest.
