--- title: "Altenau-Radweg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/altenau-radweg" description: "The Altenau cycle path is perfect for a varied family excursion on two wheels. Away from major roads, the route leads through the idyllic Altenau valley with its green meadows, small villages and the babbling Altenau river as a constant companion. There is plenty to discover along the way: historic village centers, impressive churches, quaint half-timbered houses and exciting traces of the past that tell of the valley's long history.The cycle path follows the course of the Altenau for around 28 kilometers from its source in Blankenrode to where it flows into the Alme near Nordborchen. Numerous rest stops, cozy cafés and family-friendly excursion destinations ensure that young cyclists also get their money's worth along the way. A particular highlight is the imposing DalheimDalheim monastery complex, which is well worth a detour.+++ Current information +++Closure of the cycle path due to construction work until probably the end of 2027: A new waste water collection pipeline is being built between Etteln and Kirchborchen. In future, this pipeline will be used to transport wastewater from Etteln to Kirchborchen and from there to the sewage treatment plant. The project will begin in mid/end June 2026 and will last until the end of 2027. Unfortunately, this will also affect the popular Altenau hiking trail. A detour is signposted.Further information on the detour:https://www.borchen.de/de/gemeinde/bauen-wohnen/Neue-Schmutzwasserleitung-etteln.phpMap and GPX data on the detour:https:// umap.openstreetmap.de/de/map/umleitung-altenau-radweg-20262027_141674#13/51.646359/8.717480" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/872448/bba7791227b80b94683542052d85e496cc418b33ce9ecfdc43e9fcfdb4542c05/altenau-radweg-wegweiser.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Altenau-Radweg ============== - 28.09 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Regional bike tour Altenau Radweg \| Wegweiser Altenau Radweg \| Annenkapelle Altenau Radweg \| Paderborner Land Altenau Radweg \| Brücke über die Altenau Lichtenau-Annenkapelle-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-010.jpg Umleitung Altenau Radweg (bis Ende 2027) Lichtenau-Annenkapelle-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-009.jpg Borchen-Kluskapelle-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-T-Evers-107.jpg Borchen-Mallinckrodthof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-T-Evers-124.jpg Borchen-Mallinckrodthof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-T-Evers-129-CC-BY-SA.jpg - 2:20 h - 28.09 km - 80 m - 328 m - 127 m - 372 m - 245 m - - 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 and an intensive encounter with nature. The Altenau cycle path is perfect for a varied family excursion on two wheels. Away from major roads, the route leads through the idyllic Altenau valley with its green meadows, small villages and the babbling Altenau river as a constant companion. There is plenty to discover along the way: historic village centers, impressive churches, quaint half-timbered houses and exciting traces of the past that tell of the valley's long history. The cycle path follows the course of the Altenau for around 28 kilometers from its source in Blankenrode to where it flows into the Alme near Nordborchen. Numerous rest stops, cozy cafés and family-friendly excursion destinations ensure that young cyclists also get their money's worth along the way. A particular highlight is the imposing Dalheim , which is well worth a detour. ### **+++ Current information +++** **Closure of the cycle path due to construction work until probably the end of 2027:** A new waste water collection pipeline is being built between Etteln and Kirchborchen. In future, this pipeline will be used to transport wastewater from Etteln to Kirchborchen and from there to the sewage treatment plant. The project will begin in mid/end June 2026 and will last until the end of 2027. Unfortunately, this will also affect the popular Altenau hiking trail. A detour is signposted. Further information on the detour: Map and GPX data on the detour: h umap.openstreetmap.de/de/map/umleitung-altenau-radweg-20262027_141674#13/51.646359/8.717480 Read more Altenau Radweg | Logo Altenau Radweg | Logo Logo des Altenau Radweges Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (31%) Asphalt (15%) Gravel (54%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more Route markings The trail is marked throughout ("Altenau Weg"; green lettering on a white background) Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Bike Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A 44, exit Lichtenau/Meerhof, continue towards Lichtenau, then turn right towards Blankenrode Read more **Parking**Parking lot in Lichtenau-Blankenrode (Hardhauser Straße), in the immediate vicinity of the Altenau springs Read more **Public transportation**Bus stop: "Li-Blankenrode" (bus routes 487, 488, 489) Timetable information:Paderborn/Höxter local transport association (nph) Phone +49 5251 2930400 | www.fahr-mit.de Read more Additional information Read more Documents Read more License (master data) 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. Read more 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. Read more Map Cycling map: **"Die schönsten Radtouren im Paderborner Land"** Scale 1:50,000 | ISBN 978-3-96990-031-4 Publisher: BVA Bike Media GmbH Download: Read more Social Media Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - restaurant - eBike charging station - café - café - Monument Show more Contact **Gemeindeverwaltung Borchen** Unter der Burg 1 33165 Lichtenau Download GPX file - - - -