--- title: "Paderborner Land Route" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/nature/my-day-in-nature/tour/paderborner-land-route" description: "The route leads through unique landscapes such as the Senne heathland with the Ems springs, the green forests of the Eggegebirge, the karst-rich Paderborn plateau, the foothills of the northern Sauerland with the large Aabach dam and the Lippeniederung with its typical canals.Striking sights such as the imposing Dalheim monastery complex, the mighty Wewelsburg castle, the former prince-bishop's residence of Neuhaus Castle, Paderborn Town Hall from the Weser Renaissance period or the largest sand-lime brick bridge in Europe, the railroad viaduct in Altenbeken, invite you to linger.During the varied cycle tour, you will repeatedly come across rivers, streams and springs. In addition to the Ems, Lippe, Heder, Afte and Alme, the circular route also takes you along the Pader, the shortest river in Germany.The Paderborner Land Route leads almost exclusively on separate cycle paths directly to the towns and villages of the Paderborn region with their unmistakable charm. Here, cozy cafés and excursion restaurants tempt you with their typical regional specialties such as bread, beer, asparagus, game, strawberries or ice cream specialties.The Paderborner Land Route is the only cycle route in East Westphalia classified by the ADFC - rightly with a good 3 stars.Current information:Due to bridge renovation work, the cycle route will be closed at Multhäupter Hammer (between Brilon-Alme and Büren-Harth) from March 2025 until probably spring 2026. A detour is signposted. (Status: 26.02.2025)New signage:In 2026, the Paderborner Land Route will have a new logo. The signs will be replaced gradually. Therefore, you may still encounter both versions of the logo along the way." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/872500/10aabfc842a82e5287b7a2bc86c2af1f1b5d329c0774a000258fd752872874ff/radfahren-im-paderborner-land-senne-bei-h-velhof.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Experience nature > My day in nature > tour" --- GPX Share Paderborner Land Route ====================== - Tip - 251.83 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Regional bike tour Radfahren im Paderborner Land \| Senne bei Hövelhof Paderborner Land Route \| Boker Kanal Delbrueck-Steinhorster Becken-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-077.jpg BadWuennenberg–Aabachtalsperre-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-023.jpg Delbrueck-Steinhorster Becken-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-070.jpg Paderborn-Rathaus-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-098.jpg Lichtenau-Annenkapelle-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-013.jpg Borchen-Mallinckrodthof-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-T-Evers-136.jpg Altenbeken-kleinesViadukt-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-053.jpg Bueren\_Barockensemble\_Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-118.jpg BadLippspringe-Burgruine-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-Patrick-Gawandtka-030.jpg - 20:00 h - 251.83 km - 1,300 m - 1,300 m - 80 m - 456 m - 376 m - - Start: Hövelhof, train station - Destination: Hövelhof, train station A varied cycle route for nature and culture lovers - the Paderborner Land Route links the outstanding landscapes with the cultural and historical sights of the over around 250 km. The route leads through unique landscapes such as the Senne heathland with the Ems springs, the green forests of the Eggegebirge, the karst-rich Paderborn plateau, the foothills of the northern Sauerland with the large Aabach dam and the Lippeniederung with its typical canals. Striking sights such as the imposing Dalheim monastery complex, the mighty Wewelsburg castle, the former prince-bishop's residence of , from the Weser Renaissance period or the largest sand-lime brick bridge in Europe, the , invite you to linger. During the varied cycle tour, you will repeatedly come across rivers, streams and springs. In addition to the Ems, Lippe, Heder, Afte and Alme, the circular route also takes you along the Pader, the shortest river in Germany. The leads almost exclusively on separate cycle paths directly to the towns and villages of the Paderborn region with their unmistakable charm. Here, cozy cafés and excursion restaurants tempt you with their typical regional specialties such as bread, beer, asparagus, game, strawberries or ice cream specialties. The Paderborner Land Route is the only cycle route in East Westphalia classified by the ADFC - rightly with a good 3 stars. **Current information:** Due to bridge renovation work, the cycle route will be closed at Multhäupter Hammer (between Brilon-Alme and Büren-Harth) from March 2025 until probably spring 2026. A detour is signposted. (Status: 26.02.2025) **New signage:** In 2026, the Paderborner Land Route will have a new logo. The signs will be replaced gradually. Therefore, you may still encounter both versions of the logo along the way. Read more Paderborner Land Route | Logo Paderborner Land Route | Logo Logo der Paderborner Land Route Paderborner Land Route | Logo Paderborner Land Route | Logo Neues Logo der Paderborner Land Route (ab 2026) Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (18%) Asphalt (27%) Gravel (51%) Trail (1%) Path (2%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The Paderborner Land Route is marked at many prominent points with its own route signs: a square blue sign with "Paderborner Land Route" printed in white and the "Paderborner Land" logo. The cycle tour is a circular route. You can start and finish in any town along the route and cycle in either direction (white or yellow arrow). We recommend starting in Hövelhof at the train station and cycling the tour in a clockwise direction (white arrow): Hövelhof - Paderborn - Bad Lippspringe - Altenbeken - Lichtenau - Bad Wünnenberg - Büren - Borchen - Salzkotten - Delbrück - Hövelhof Read more Route markings **In 2026, the Paderborn Country Route received a new logo. The signs are being replaced in stages. You may therefore encounter both versions of the logo along the way.** Read more Tour information - Certified ADFC-Bikeroute - Labelling - Loop Road - Possibility of Accommodation - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Bike Equipment Always pay attention to the road safety of your bike. For your own safety and as a role model, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**A 33, exit 23 Stukenbrock-Senne to Hövelhof, in the center of Hövelhof turn right at the traffic lights, station signposted Read more **Parking**Possible free of charge at Hövelhof station. Read more **Public transportation** 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) Read more Additional information Cycle route homepage: Read more Contact person Kreis Paderborn \| Amt für Wirtschaft & TourismusKönigstraße 16 33142 Büren License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Paderborner Land tourist office offers attractive package deals for the . Read more Safety guidelines The route is not suitable for racing bikes. Read more Map bikeline Radtourenbuch kompakt: **Paderborner Land Route** (1:50,000 | Verlag Esterbauer | ISBN: 978-3-85000-852-5) Read more Social Media Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Individual offer Contact 33161 Hövelhof Download GPX file - -