Extertal
About Extertal
A quiet retreat in the Weser Uplands where rolling hills and dense forests offer a slow-paced escape from the urban Ruhr.
Highlights
- Half-timbered architecture
- Rolling forest trails
- Steam train excursions
- Rural hilltop vistas
Key Facts
- Altitude: 304m
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 12
- MTB trails: 5.9km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Extertal
- Today: 10 to 18 °C, clear sky, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3525 m (3330 to 3660 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 10 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 11 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 10 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 10 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8 / 14 °C | rain | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 10 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Extertal
Hikes nearby - Extertal (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Extertal, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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X9 Hansaweg
Der Hansaweg ist ein 72 Kilometer langer Fernwanderweg, der seit mehr als 80 Jahren die ostwestfälische Stadt Herford – Hansestadt von 1342 bis ins 17. Jahrhundert – mit der niedersächsischen Stadt Hameln – Hansestadt von 1426 bis 1572 – verbindet.
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Weg der Blicke
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Pilgern in Lippe (Westschleife)
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Lipperlandweg
Von Lemgo zum Köterberg
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Werner Riekhof Weg
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Barntruper Kunstpfad
Weit über 20 Kunstobjekte aus Metall, Stein oder Holz, die an markanten Punkten installiert wurden, können Wandernde entlang des Barntruper Kunstpfads bestaunen. https://www.wanderbares-deutschland.de/wege/alle-wege/barntruper-kunstpfad-af4bbe1acf
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A1 Istrup Hurn
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A2 Istrup Hurn
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A1 Lüdenhausen
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A2 Schnattergang
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A1 Rund um Kalletal Heidelbeck
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A1, Extertal/ Rott
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A3, Extertal/ Rott
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A2, Extertal/ Rott
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AE10 Der Zehner
Getting to Extertal
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Hannover Airport (HAJ), 62 km away, about 1h03 by road
- Frankfurt am Main: 3h06 by car, 286 km
- Koblenz: 3h37 by car, 322 km
- Berlin: 3h43 by car, 358 km
- Mannheim: 3h47 by car, 361 km
- Amsterdam: 3h56 by car, 325 km
- Nürnberg: 4h30 by car, 422 km
Where to stay in Extertal
27 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 88 EUR per night, median 117 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Extertal page.