Best lake trails in Bielefeld

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Explore the most popular lake trails near Bielefeld with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Schildesche - Obersee
4.5 (23)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
#2 - Von Burg zu Berg
4.5 (11)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Varied quality trail in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia The "From Castle to Mountain" route is a certified quality hiking trail that can be reached by bus and train. Starting from the sculpture park, the trail leads around the Sparrenberg, through the botanical garden and to the Ochsenheide nature reserve. From the Bielefeld city forest, you hike up to the Johannisberg, which is known for its historic park. As you mostly walk on very easy, tarmac paths, this route is also recommended for...
#3 - Rundweg Sennestadt
4.7 (5)·Moderate·25.7 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
#4 - Grüner Gürtel – Das grüne Bielefeld Runde
4.5 (2)·Moderate·15.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#5 - Teutoburger Wald Circular Route
4.9 (6)·Moderate·45.7 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
Popular road bike tour in the TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a beautiful road bike tour through the Teutoburg Forest starting in Bielefeld. There are some marvellous views of expansive fields and meadows to admire on this tour. It also passes through pretty villages and some idyllic farmsteads. There are places to stop for refreshments. Accessible by bus and train (Bielefeld Universität stop). Highlights of the tour: - Bielefeld - Beautiful views - Quiet...
#6 - Böckstiegel Run
3.5 (4)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Atmospheric hiking trail west of Bielefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads from the hiking car park on the mountain road west of Bielefeld in the Teutoburg Forest to Werther (Westphalia). Highlights: - Hiking on hilly forest paths - Beautiful views - Refreshments in Werther - Werther House
#7 - Rund um Heepen
4.7 (3)·Moderate·11.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#8 - MTB-Tour durch den Östlichen Teutoburger Wald ab Senne
5.0 (3)·Moderate·32.7 km·Est. 9–10 hr
Varied MTB tour in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. Varied mountain bike tour with tarmac sections, but also very beautiful, sometimes quite technical single trails and some longer climbs. Highlights of the tour: - beautiful views - Varied paths - single trails
#9 - Museumshof Senne zur Kunsthalle
3.4 (2)·Moderate·27.8 km·Est. 7–8 hr
#10 - A2 - Heepen
5.0 (1)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Relaxed loop trail near Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A2 loop trail near Heepen leads around Oldentrup. At a relatively short distance, the route includes a nature reserve and inner-city parks. The starting point is directly at Oldentrup train station. Highlights of the route: - Oldentrup - Wetland near Meyer zu Stieghorst nature reserve - Oldentruper Park - several idyllic streams

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Bielefeld?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Bielefeld is Teutoburger-Wald-Rundfahrt Tour III 2019. This trail is estimated to be 113.1 km long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Bielefeld?

Bielefeld: With an ascent of 1,908 m, Teutoburger-Wald-Rundfahrt Tour III 2019 has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Bielefeld - Steinhorster Becken with 1,263 m of elevation gain.