Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest, Germany
In the heart of the German Teutoburg Forest, near the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, stand the impressive rock formations of Externsteine, one of Germany's most unique natural and cultural monuments. These sandstone pillars, formed about 70 million years ago, reach 40 meters in height and captivate thousands of visitors every year with their beauty and mystery.
Since the Middle Ages, the Externsteine have been considered a sacred place. A twelfth-century relief carved into the rock depicting the Descent from the Cross —the oldest of its kind north of the Alps —remains.
Today, travelers can ascend stairs and stone walkways to the top, where they can enjoy a spectacular view of the Teutoburg Forest. Surrounded by well-marked trails, the Teutoburg/Egge Forest Nature Park invites you to enjoy nature in any season. These majestic rocks, with their slender and vertical shape, may be reminiscent of the Mallos de Riglos, in Huesca, another ideal destination for those looking to combine history, landscape and adventure in the middle of nature.
