Numerous leisure activities make the 160-hectare Haxtergrund forest park a popular excursion destination for the people of Paderborn. At its heart is the valley of the Ellerbach stream, which rarely carries water and whose steep slopes are cut deep into the limestone of the Paderborn plateau. An educational geocaching trail, two playgrounds and the forest adventure school round off the varied offer. The Haxtergrund is also the starting point of the Old Pilgrims' Trail, a hiking trail with a pilgrimage character. Two cozy restaurants invite you to linger.
The Haxtergrund is also home to the Paderborn Arboretum, where around 40 native and exotic tree species have found their home. Every year on Arbor Day (April 25), the respective "Tree of the Year" is planted.
Above the Haxtergrund is the Haxterberg airfield, from where you can enjoy a great view of Paderborn and across the Senne to the Teutoburg Forest. In warm weather, the spacious sun terrace of the Wolke 7 restaurant-café invites you to watch the gliders and motorized planes take off and land.
The Haxtergrund is also home to the Paderborn Arboretum, where around 40 native and exotic tree species have found their home. Every year on Arbor Day (April 25), the respective "Tree of the Year" is planted.
Above the Haxtergrund is the Haxterberg airfield, from where you can enjoy a great view of Paderborn and across the Senne to the Teutoburg Forest. In warm weather, the spacious sun terrace of the Wolke 7 restaurant-café invites you to watch the gliders and motorized planes take off and land.
Good to know
Openings
The Haxtergrund Forest Park is normally freely accessible.
General Information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Payment Options
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
By car:
Freeway A 33 to exit "Pad.-Zentrum", then B 64 in the direction of Bad Driburg to exit "Universität". Follow Warburger Straße (B 68) in the direction of Lichtenau/Warburg, then turn right in the direction of "Waldpark Haxtergrund". Turn right at the crossroads and follow the Knickweg for about 900 meters, then turn right to Haxterberg airfield.
By public transportation:
The city bus line 46 (PaderSprinter) runs from the main train station via the city center to the "Vereinshaus" stop in Haxtergrund. The bus runs according to the timetable, but you must call 05251 6997197 (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at least one hour before departure to register your journey, groups of more than eight people at least 24 hours before departure (call line).
Further information on traveling with the city bus is available at www.padersprinter.de or by telephone on 05251 6997222.
Freeway A 33 to exit "Pad.-Zentrum", then B 64 in the direction of Bad Driburg to exit "Universität". Follow Warburger Straße (B 68) in the direction of Lichtenau/Warburg, then turn right in the direction of "Waldpark Haxtergrund". Turn right at the crossroads and follow the Knickweg for about 900 meters, then turn right to Haxterberg airfield.
By public transportation:
The city bus line 46 (PaderSprinter) runs from the main train station via the city center to the "Vereinshaus" stop in Haxtergrund. The bus runs according to the timetable, but you must call 05251 6997197 (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at least one hour before departure to register your journey, groups of more than eight people at least 24 hours before departure (call line).
Further information on traveling with the city bus is available at www.padersprinter.de or by telephone on 05251 6997222.
