--- title: "Grafenschritte | Stadtwanderung in Rietberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/grafenschritte-stadtwanderung-in-rietberg" description: "Experience nature, experience history, enjoy Rietberg - this is what the \"Grafenschritte\" circular hiking trail offers. In the footsteps of the counts, idyllic paths along the River Ems lead hikers through the listed, historic town center and past a variety of natural areas. There is a lot to discover along the route: Picturesque half-timbered houses with ornately decorated gables, centuries-old manor houses and monuments as well as narrow, winding alleyways leading to secret gardens. The historic town hall deserves special mention - with its unmistakable design, it is considered one of the most beautiful town halls in Westphalia. For a little refreshment in between, quaint, cozy refreshment stops at traditional local businesses invite you to linger and enjoy." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/426394/5293a1ebbf088b8fc51c4904339219c3af5952d3544cc8b46a286c4547445357/wallanlagen-rietberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Grafenschritte \| Stadtwanderung in Rietberg ============================================ - Tip - 6.21 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Regional hiking trail - City tour - Themed trail *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Wallanlagen Rietberg Klostergarten Rietberg - Skulpturenpark Wilfried Koch Klosterstraße Müntestraße Gartenschaupark Rietberg Eingangsbereich Mitte/Historischer Stadtkern Johanneskapelle Rietberg Malerischer Kunsthausgarten Einblick in das Bibeldorf Rietberg Ehem. Klosterkirche St. Katharina Bürgergärtchen Zertifizierung "stadtwanderung" Innenstadt Rietberg - 1:29 h - 6.21 km - 4 m - 4 m - 76 m - 79 m - 3 m - - Start: ZOB Rietberg - Destination: ZOB Rietberg Rietberg - a town between nature, culture, history and modernity. Experience the highlights of the former count's town on a varied city walk through the historic town center and Rietberg's natural beauty. **Experience nature, experience history, enjoy Rietberg** - this is what the "Grafenschritte" circular hiking trail offers. In the footsteps of the counts, idyllic paths along the River Ems lead hikers through the listed, historic town center and past a variety of natural areas. There is a lot to discover along the route: Picturesque half-timbered houses with ornately decorated gables, centuries-old manor houses and monuments as well as narrow, winding alleyways leading to secret gardens. The historic town hall deserves special mention - with its unmistakable design, it is considered one of the most beautiful town halls in Westphalia. For a little refreshment in between, quaint, cozy refreshment stops at traditional local businesses invite you to linger and enjoy. Nature lovers will also get their money's worth on this city hike: the Rietberg fish ponds nature reserve, the garden show park, the monastery garden and the ramparts around the historic city center offer visitors a variety of nature experiences along the way. The central starting point (ZOB) on the edge of the historic city center makes it easy to start the route. Thanks to minor differences in altitude and well-surfaced paths, most of which are also asphalted or paved, the city walk is very suitable for all generations. Read more image image Weiße Silhouette von wandernden Beinen auf grünem Hintergrund, symbolisierend Bewegung in der Natur. Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start ZOB Rietberg - Theatre/variety show - Park/gardens - Monastery - Museum/exhibition - Building/modern architecture - Permanently closed - Museum/exhibition - Monument - Museum/exhibition - Currently closed - Building/modern architecture - Historic town centre - Town hall/citizens’ services - Church - Tourist information - Park/gardens - Church - Permanently closed - Nature trail - Park/gardens Destination Destination ZOB Rietberg Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (5%) Asphalt (72%) Gravel (3%) Path (20%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The circular hiking trail is well signposted in both directions. Please follow the green signs with the inscription "Grafenschritte". Read more Route markings Der Rundwanderweg ist in beide Richtungen gut ausgeschildert. Bitte folgen Sie den grünen Markierungszeichen mit der Aufschrift "Grafenschritte". Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Loop Road - Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland" - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair Equipment The tour is also very easy to manage with normal shoes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** A2 Hannover (north and east - Berlin): A2, exit Gütersloh / Rietberg - via country road A2 west (from Kamener Kreuz) : A2, exit Rheda-Wiedenbrück/Rietberg A44 - West: Exit Erwitte - from there via the B1, B55 via Lippstadt to the junction B55/L836 towards Bokel. Turn right there via the L836 (Bokeler Straße) to Rietberg-Bokel and then on to Rietberg. A 33 - south: A 33 to the Paderborn/Schloß Neuhaus exit, from there onto the B64 - continue via Delbrück to Rietberg (B64) Address for navigation systems: Torfweg 53, 33397 Rietberg (ZOB) Read more **Parking**Free parking spaces are available for an unlimited time in the immediate vicinity (ZOB). Read more **Public transportation** You can reach Rietberg from Gütersloh central bus station with bus line 77 From Lippstadt train station with line 80.1 From Rheda-Wiedenbrück train station with line 76 Stop in Rietberg: Central bus station (start/end point of the city walk) Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW: 01806 504030. (20 cents/connection from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents/connection from mobile networks) Further information on timetables is also available at: Read more Additional information Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Overnight tip: For adventure seekers and nature fans, the camping pods and witches' huts in the garden show park offer an unusual and magical place to spend the night after an eventful hike. Gastronomic tip: Enjoy a relaxing coffee at Café Münte with a view of the historic town hall. Read more Safety guidelines Part of the trail leads along the "Rietberger Fischteiche" nature reserve. Please stay on the paths! Please take care when crossing the roads. Please show consideration for cyclists. You will find numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route. Read more Contact 33397 Rietberg Download GPX file - -