--- title: "X7 - Runenweg" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/tour/x7-runenweg" description: "The Runenweg long-distance hiking trail (X7) begins at Sennerand in Schlangen. The route leads to the European Hiking Cross (E1-R1) and the Externsteine, a unique geological formation. The trail then passes through the historic town center of Horn, with its 14th-century castle, and the “Stinkebrink” marshland before reaching the Bad Meinberg spa park. In the Detmold area, boulders over 200 million years old—designated as a natural monument—characterize the Leistrup Forest. In some sections, the trail follows the path to the “Ortmühle,” the geographic center of Lippe. From Lemgo, a historic Hanseatic city with a view of Brake Castle, the trail leads through the Staff Landscape Park to the Försterteichen ponds and the former watermill “Corves Mühle” in the Kalletal valley. After climbing the Rafelder Berg, the route passes the Schlosskrug in Heidelbeck, first mentioned in 1257. Passing through the “Zweiländereck” and forested areas, the trail reaches the Möllenbeck monastery complex, built in 896, one of the best-preserved late-medieval complexes. The final section runs south of the Doktorsee into the university town of Rinteln (17th–19th centuries), whose origins date back to the late 11th century. The trail ends at the Klippenturm on the Luhden Cliffs, where it connects to the E11 and the Weserbergland Trail." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/935374/a79b00a9975924212af4cf5534be90227fa8d1299a9f677d91e7f2ef8825f458/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share X7 - Runenweg ============= - 73.35 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hiking Ein hölzernes Wanderkreuz mit Wegweisern steht vor grünen Bäumen, umgeben von Radfahrern und Sitzbänken. Skulpturen bei den Försterteichen im Staffpark in Lemgo Historische Altstadt mit Kopfsteinpflaster, umgeben von gotischen und modernen Gebäuden unter blauem Himmel. Schloss Brake in Lemgo mit beeindruckendem Turm und historischer Fassade, umgeben von Natur. Runder Pavillon im Kurpark Bad Meinberg, umgeben von üppigen Bäumen und gepflegten Wegen. - 20:41 h - 73.35 km - 1,358 m - 1,540 m - 52 m - 395 m - 343 m - - Start: Kreuzkrug 1, 33189 Schlangen - Destination: Luhdener Klippen, in the middle of the mountain, 31737 Rinteln The Runenweg X7 is a long-distance hiking trail that winds through areas of cultural and natural significance. Clear signage makes it easy to find your way on this multi-day hike, which also offers places to stop for refreshments and lodging. The Runenweg long-distance hiking trail (X7) begins at Sennerand in Schlangen. The route leads to the European Hiking Cross (E1-R1) and the Externsteine, a unique geological formation. The trail then passes through the historic town center of Horn, with its 14th-century castle, and the “Stinkebrink” marshland before reaching the Bad Meinberg spa park. In the Detmold area, boulders over 200 million years old—designated as a natural monument—characterize the Leistrup Forest. In some sections, the trail follows the path to the “Ortmühle,” the geographic center of Lippe. From Lemgo, a historic Hanseatic city with a view of Brake Castle, the trail leads through the Staff Landscape Park to the Försterteichen ponds and the former watermill “Corves Mühle” in the Kalletal valley. After climbing the Rafelder Berg, the route passes the Schlosskrug in Heidelbeck, first mentioned in 1257. Passing through the “Zweiländereck” and forested areas, the trail reaches the Möllenbeck monastery complex, built in 896, one of the best-preserved late-medieval complexes. The final section runs south of the Doktorsee into the university town of Rinteln (17th–19th centuries), whose origins date back to the late 11th century. The trail ends at the Klippenturm on the Luhden Cliffs, where it connects to the E11 and the Weserbergland Trail. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions We start our tour on the edge of the Senner at the Fürstliches Forsthaus Kreuzkrug in Schlangen, after a moderate ascent to the Große Egge, we hike steeply downhill past the European Hiking Cross (E 1 -R 1) to the Externsteine, an outstanding natural sight in Germany. After crossing the historic town center of Horn with its castle built in the 14th century and the "Stinkebrink" moor area, we reach the spa gardens of Bad Meinberg. Read more Route markings X7 Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Labelling - Multiday Tour - Nature Highlight - Possibility of Accommodation - Stop at an Inn Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**Hikers' parking lot at Kreuzkrug Kreuzkrug 1, 33189 Schlangen Read more Author Lippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbHGrotenburg 52 32760 Detmold License (master data) Lippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Tours 48.35 km - Hiking 20.00 km - Hiking 184.70 km - Hiking Contact 33189 Schlangen Download GPX file - - - -