natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
2 km · about 5 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Horn is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bad Meinberg, 2km from Externsteine.
Horn is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 7,018, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Horn sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Horn to your route.
The Externsteine relief is a monumental rock relief depiction of the Descent from the Cross scene, carved into the side of the Externsteine sandstone formation in the Teutoburg Forest. The Externsteine are located near Detmold, now in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia but in the Middle Ages in the Duchy ofRead more
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It is the oldest relief of this type known north of the Alps, dated to the high medieval period (likely the 12th century).
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Horn is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8715 latitude, 8.9451 longitude.
Horn has a population of approximately 7,018 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
2 km · about 5 min drive
racetrack
A private 4.2km circuit built in a former British Army ammunition depot in the Teutoburg Forest, with 70m of elevation change, blind crests and a Mausefalle-style plunge. Access is by track day or driving experience only.
12 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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