Best historic site trails in Paderborn
3.8(67 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Paderborn with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrCertified, interesting quality hiking trail in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this city hiking trail, you not only encounter Germany's shortest river, but can also admire the more than 200 legendary springs of the Pader, which originate in the centre of Paderborn. The route takes you past numerous cultural and historical sights, across the Padersee lake and along the fish ponds. Highlights of the hike: - Neuhaus Castle - Rochus Chapel - Pader spring area
- 4.4 (26)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic circular route near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route explores idyllic valleys and impressive beech forests on the scenically varied Paderborn plateau. It leads along the Ellerbach stream to Hamborn, where Hamborn Castle is located. The route continues to Klingweg and then to Uhlenweg and through the Borken-Nonnenbusch cemetery forest. On the way back, the trail follows the border and after a short time reaches the Haxtergrund forest park. Along the way, there are ten...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·43.5 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrStage 2 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The second day's stage of the Roman-Lippe Route leads from Paderborn to Lippstadt. This section is characterised by the picturesque Lippe floodplains and the numerous lakes to the west of Paderborn, such as Lippesee, Heddinghauser See and Nettelnbrecker See. There is plenty of nature on this route and only a few small villages along the way. Detours are possible to Salzkotten and Geseke. Highlights: - Boker-Heide Canal cultural monument - Kütfelsen rock in...
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·27.2 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrDemanding and scenic cycle tour in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very beautiful cycle tour with great views. The tour can also be reached by bus and train. Refreshment stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - Super views - Local flora and fauna - Enchanting natural landscape
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Paderborn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Paderborn is Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 2: Paderborn - Lippstadt. This trail is estimated to be 43.5 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Paderborn?
Paderborn: With an ascent of 725 m, Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 2: Paderborn - Lippstadt has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Paderborner Windpark RTF – 42er, die Knackige with 723 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Paderborn?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Paderborn is Old Pilgrim Way with a 4.4-star rating from 26 reviews.