Altenau-Radweg

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28.09 km long

Difficulty: medium

condition: easy

Great panorama

Regional bike tour

02:20 h
80 m
328 m
127 m
372 m
245 m
28.09 km
Start: Lichtenau-Blankenrode, Altenau spring
Destination: Nordborchen, Altenaum estuary

A cycle tour on the Altenau cycle path is more than just sporting activity. It is the experience of one of the most beautiful valleys in the Paderborn region and an intensive encounter with nature.

The Altenautal valley has been inhabited for thousands of years and has grown in and with nature. Many stone chamber graves with an age of up to 5,000 years bear witness to this.

Cycling along the Altenau cycle path is an encounter with history, architecture, venerable churches and half-timbered romanticism. The Altenau valley offers history turned to stone. A detour from the reservoir in Lichtenau-Husen to the mighty Dalheim Monastery, approx. 2.5 km away, is also worthwhile.

Biking on the Altenau cycle path is, above all, an encounter with nature. Follow the small river from its source in Lichtenau-Blankenrode and along its 28 km length to where it flows into the Alme near Nordborchen and experience the enchanting charm of the "Preferred Recreation Area Altenautal" along the way. Hospitable restaurants and cafés as well as many leisure facilities await you along the way.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

The Altenau Cycle Path is marked at many prominent points with its own route signs: an oval signpost with a stylized blue river and green print on a white background. The route is marked with green arrows in both directions.

The easiest way to cycle the Altenau cycle path is downstream from the source in Lichtenau-Blankenrode to Nordborchen and possibly further along the Alme to Paderborn: Blankenrode - Husen - Atteln - Henglarn - Etteln - Kirchborchen - Nordborchen

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Bike

Directions & Parking facilities

A 44, exit Lichtenau/Meerhof, continue towards Lichtenau, then turn right towards Blankenrode

Parking lot in Lichtenau-Blankenrode (Hardhauser Straße), in the immediate vicinity of the Altenau springs

nearest stop: Ortsmitte, Lichtenau-Blankenrode ("Li-Blankenrode")

Nahverkehrsverbund Paderborn/Höxter
Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW 01803 504030 (timetable information for €0.09/min from a German landline, mobile max. €0.42/min)

Additional information

www.paderborner-land.de
www.altenau-radweg.de

Documents

https://dam.destination.one/2569220/f563444e1ab02ad812aa07a545f46fc3a0e9023ef3b2db66cca22e88d53cefbd/.pdf

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If you still have time at the end of the route, you can switch to the Alme cycle path (the Altenau flows into the Alme in Nordborchen) and cycle comfortably to Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus.

Safety guidelines

Always pay attention to the road safety of your bicycle. For your own safety and as a role model, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet.

Map

Cycling map:
"Die schönsten Radtouren im Paderborner Land"
Scale 1:50,000 | ISBN 978-3-96990-031-4
Publisher: BVA Bike Media GmbH

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