Best forest trails in Paderborn
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Explore the most popular forest 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.
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- 4.3 (15)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop route in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia Cyclists, walkers, and joggers get their money's worth in the Padersee recreation area. In addition, this very simple but beautiful tour around the lake between Paderborn city center and Neuhaus Castle is also suitable for a trip with the whole family. Children can look forward to a playground, for example, while parents may be more interested in the refreshment stops right by the water. The route can be reached by bus and train...
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPromising and varied hike in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hike starts at the Hindahls Kreuz hiking car park through the Teuteburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty natural landscapes in the Paderborn city forest - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCertified, interesting quality hiking trail in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this city hiking trail you not only encounter Germany's shortest river, but you can also examine the more than 200 legendary sources of the Pader, which arise in the middle of Paderborn. The path leads along numerous cultural and historical sights, past Lake Padersee and along the fish ponds. Highlights of the hike: - Neuhaus Castle - Rochus Chapel - Pader spring area
- 4.4 (26)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic loop 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 "thought...
- 3.9 (7)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop route around the Tallesee, North Rhine-Westphalia. The beautiful walk around the three valley lakes is ideal for a trip with the family or the dog. Swimming is not officially allowed here, but since the water is very clean, you can often see people refreshing here in the summer. Highlights of the route: - Talsee - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of and around the lake
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting hiking trail in Neuenbeken near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Promising forest adventure path that leads through the adventurous and shady Paderborn city forest. The Small Caves in the Dune Valley are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in the Paderborn city forest - Interesting local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Small caves in the Dune Valley
- 4.3 (5)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly walk in Haxtergrund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This walk is characterized by a fairly balanced relationship between forest paths and dirt roads. A special natural highlight is the arboretum in Haxtergrund. Tree lovers can marvel at 39 different tree species all year round and discover a diverse range of trees and animals. The rest of the route is also designed with informative information boards that report on the forest and local conditions. Highlights: - varied route -...
- 4.3 (6)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The A6 loop trail in the Lippspringer Forest begins and ends at the Hindahls Kreuz hiking car park. The Hindahls Kreuz, located in the immediate vicinity of the parking lot, was donated by Bernhard Hindahl in 1886. About half of the very relaxed loop trail leads through the Egge-Nord nature reserve. Highlights of the hike: - Moellenberg - Hindahl's cross - Egge-Nord nature reserve - beautiful views...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·26.9 mi·Est. 8–9 hrStage 2 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The second day's stage of the Römer-Lippe-Route leads from Paderborn to Lippstadt. This section is characterized by the picturesque Lippe floodplains and the numerous lakes west of Paderborn such as Lippesee, Heddinghauser See and Nettelnbrecker See. There is a lot of nature on this route and only a few small villages along the way. Detours are recommended to Salzkotten and Geseke. Highlights: - Boker-Heide Canal cultural monument - Kütfelsen in...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Paderborn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Paderborn is Paderborn nach Beverungen. This trail is estimated to be 103.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Paderborn?
Paderborn: With an ascent of 10,328 ft, Paderborn nach Beverungen has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Libori RTF – 150er Strecke with 8,480 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Paderborn?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Paderborn is Paderborn High Trail: Panoramic Tour around Neuenbeken with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.