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  • A hike in the Kalletal valley in the district of Lippe
    A hike in the Kalletal valley in the district of Lippe Photo: fietzfotos, pixabay.com

Hikes in Kalletal

North Rhine-Westphalia,Germany

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Kalletal, an idyllic community in the district of Lippe in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of Kalletal is characterised by forests and hills and stretches along the Weser River. This unique landscape makes hiking an unforgettable experience.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kalletal

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in the Lipperland - The Schwelentruper Höhenweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
9.6 km
2:45 h
237 m
237 m
The Schwelentruper Höhenweg leads from the eponymous town via idyllic hollow paths up to the Steinberg to the former rocket station, with a height of 396 meters and a very good panoramic view. Another highlight on the hiking route is the Alt-Sternberg rampart. It is located quite close to the hiking trail. The wonderful panoramic views extending to the Teutoburg Forest make this hiking route something special.
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
The Hansaweg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
4
74.6 km
20:00 h
1,817 m
1,654 m
Campingpark Kalletal Kirchberg hiking route
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Hiking route around the Kirchberg from Campingpark Kalletal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
6.1 km
1:40 h
144 m
64 m
A beautiful hiking route with a great view!
The Weser Uplands - constant ups and downs
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
From Lemgo to Aerzen - Long Distance Path E1: From Reutlingen to the north - 25th day
recommended route Difficulty difficult
No ratings (yet)
37.7 km
9:30 h
850 m
800 m
From Lemgo to Hameln, the E1 follows the Hansaweg. Through the Lippe hill country, the path leads me quite a bit up and down from North Rhine-Westphalia to Lower Saxony, mostly heading east. Scenically, this stage is very appealing and varied. The path is very pleasant for hiking because the proportion of paved road is very low.
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Circular hike Schwelentruper Höhenweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
11.4 km
2:28 h
330 m
298 m
Very nice circular hiking route with a detour to Sternberg Castle
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Wild Thieves Route (large round)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.5
13.4 km
3:40 h
246 m
246 m
The Wild Thieves Route follows the tracks of the Silixen poachers and wood thieves who, 100 years ago, supplied their meat and wood needs in not entirely legal ways through poaching and wood theft in the surrounding forests. Silixen was considered a stronghold of these activities. On over 20 information boards, the interested hiker learns a lot about the local history: for example, where the field names come from or where the Silixen drew their drinking water. The path also passes the “King Pine,” the most magnificent specimen of its kind in the Lippe forests, as well as trenches from World War II and centuries-old boundary stones. So there is much to discover. Wonderful views complement the route. A detour (300 m) to the family area, which offers very special views of the Kalletal, is highly recommended.
View of the Lipperland
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
From Hillentrup to the Ruins of Alt-Sternberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
10.9 km
3:23 h
330 m
328 m
Hillentrup-Steinberg-Schwelentrup-Farm and Ruins of Alt-Sternberg-Schwelentrup-Hillentrup
Hansaweg
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
X9 - Hansaweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
72.8 km
20:53 h
1,603 m
1,438 m
The quality hiking trail "Hansaweg" (X9) leads from the Teutoburg Forest into the beautiful Weserbergland
Old Sternberg Culturally, the count's castle complex of Sternberg as well as its predecessor Old Sternberg (approximately 1.5 kilometers away as the crow flies and still visible today as a massive rampart structure in the forest) are of interest. © Mark Zahel
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Steinberg and Burg Sternberg
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
13.2 km
3:45 h
294 m
294 m
Landscape park, medieval ambiance and distant views over the LipperlandDörentrup, Hillentrup, Schwelentrup – such recurring name components, according to research, go back to an Old Saxon settlement in the earliest Middle Ages and mean something like "village." Here we want to complete a tour through the heart of the Lipper Bergland, which offers impressive facets. The focus is, of course, on the gracefully undulating landscape with its forest stretches and generously curved agricultural areas – best and farthest to be viewed from the Steinberg, which was formerly used militarily and today represents the highest elevation in Nordlippe due to an earth embankment. There are plenty of refined spots to admire at least a section of the panorama, both before and after. Culturally, the count's castle complex of Sternberg and its predecessor Alt Sternberg (about 1.5 kilometers away as the crow flies and still recognizable today as a mighty rampart complex in the forest) are of interest. And right at the beginning of the tour, we pass through the relaxing landscape park in Hillentrup with the so-called Pottkuhle. The stately lake is a relic of the former clay mining.
Kalletal As is often the case in the Lippe region, the surroundings of Kalletal also present themselves in rolling shapes. © Mark Zahel
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Circular tour in the Kalletal
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
17.7 km
4:45 h
313 m
313 m
With Bonstapel and Bentorf WindmillThe typically wavy relief in the Lippe region, with its interplay of open fields and wooded heights, also shapes the Kalletal. Natural idylls amidst a rural cultural landscape almost invite exploration and discovery, with wonderful views into the distance repeatedly appearing. The question is only which of the numerous paths to assemble into a successful tour... With this suggestion, we move in the area of the Westerkalle and already touch the district of Herford, whose highest elevation – the 342-meter-high Bonstapel – should be included. Unfortunately, the view is overgrown right here, but the detour to the erratic boulder at the top takes hardly half an hour. After passing strange sinkholes, we then head to the village of Bentorf, where a windmill can be admired as a cultural special feature. Through the relaxing beech forests on the left and right of the Westerkalle, it finally goes back to Hohenhausen, the main town of the Kalletal municipality.
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One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Kalletal leads to the vantage point "Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal". From there you have a breathtaking view of the entire region. Another popular route leads along the Weser Cycle Path, where you can not only enjoy the beautiful nature but also admire historical sights such as Varenholz Castle.

The "Lemgoer Bergpfad" is particularly suitable for families with children. This circular trail leads through the forest and offers many exciting stations to discover and explore. Here, little adventurers can put their skills to the test and explore nature in a playful way.

The best seasons for hiking in Kalletal are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is in full bloom and in autumn the leaves turn colourful - both enchanting backdrops for relaxing walks or challenging trekking tours.

All in all, there are many well-marked hiking trails in Kalletal, so that both beginners and experienced hiking enthusiasts get their money's worth. Whether short walks along the Weser or challenging routes through the forests - there is something for everyone.

So if you feel like exploring nature in Kalletal and want to take a break from everyday life, you should definitely consider a hiking trip. The diverse landscapes, tourist attractions and well-developed hiking trails make Kalletal a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts of all ages. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a voyage of discovery through this picturesque corner of Germany!

Reviews

  • April 11, 2026
    Peter Diekmann 
    April 11, 2026
    sehr abwechslungsreiche, landschaftlich schöne Route. Der Waldpfad bergauf nach rund 800 Metern existiert nicht mehr, aber man kann ohne Verlust den Cheruskerweg 200 m später nehmen.
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    Written April 11, 2026
  • February 18, 2026
    Teuto Trekker 
    February 15, 2026
    Eine glatte 5⭐️. Herrliche Ausblicke. Empfehlenswert!
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    Written February 18, 2026
  • July 09, 2025
    ilona Tarrago
    Sehr schöner Weg, leicht zu finden
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    Photo: ilona Tarrago, Community
    Photo: ilona Tarrago, Community
    Written July 09, 2025
  • May 16, 2024
    Bernhard Horstmann 
    Schöner Rundweg. Viele naturbelassene Wege und Aussichten.
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    Photo: Bernhard Horstmann, Community
    Photo: Bernhard Horstmann, Community
    Written May 16, 2024
  • April 28, 2024
    cole leco
    Ansprechende Runde, allerdings Achtung: Die Abkürzung über den Hohlenweg sollte man aus Sicherheitsgründen unterlassen, bei dem Hof, den man passiert, wohnen sonderbare Leute, die ihre Hunde auf Wanderer zu hetzen scheinen.
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    Written April 28, 2024
  • February 25, 2024
    Peter Diekmann 
    Gut ausgeschildert, abwechslungsreich und größtenteils gut zu gehen. Lediglich die kleine Schleife ins Tal und wieder hoch am Familienplatz ist vollkommen überflüssig.
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    Written February 25, 2024
  • August 31, 2023
    Stefan Lichtenberg
    August 31, 2023
    Tolle Wanderung durch Felder und Wälder. Die Strecke ist sehr gut ausgeschildert. Leider sind wir an zwei Stellen dem normalen Weg gefolgt und mussten umkehren, um die genaue Route zu finden/gehen. Besonders erwähnenswert ist die Beschreibung von Wegpunkten durch kleine Schilder und die Qualität und Sauberkeit der Schutzhütte am Zweiländereck - dort waren Besen und Rechen an der Innenwand zur sofortigen Pflege greifbar. Wer Brombeeren mag und die Tour zu dieser Jahreszeit macht, kann sich eine Obstmahlzeit im Rucksack sparen.
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    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Photo: Stefan Lichtenberg, Community
    Written August 31, 2023
  • April 24, 2022
    Susanne Hampel
    Super Aussichten, schöne Waldwege mit kleinen Quellflüsschen. Es kommen wenig aber freundliche Personen entgegen.
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    Written April 24, 2022
  • June 10, 2021
    Rolf Strate 
    March 20, 2021
    Nette Runde mit schönen Ausblicken. Die Einstufung der Strecke als "leicht" halte ich allerdings für unangemessen.
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    Written June 10, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Kalldorf circular tour
  • April 09, 2021
    Steffi Rudolph
    April 08, 2021
    Vor meiner Haustür gelegen, habe ich diese kleine Wanderung gemacht. Die schönen Ausblicke, Anstiege die als Trainingseinheiten für mich sehr wichtig sind, sind ausgewogen. Natürlich gab es auch ausgefahrene Wegabschnitte, aber wie sonst kommt das Schadholz aus dem Wald ?! Mein Wandererlebnis hat es nicht getrübt, macht man eben einen Bogen darum.
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    Written April 09, 2021
  • March 07, 2021
    Hermann Wester
    War eine schöne Runde mit vielen schönen Aussichten.
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    Written March 07, 2021
  • December 13, 2020
    Wanderboi 0815
    December 13, 2020
    Abwechslungsreiche Route mit viele kleinen Wegen. Ich bin die Tour im Dezember gelaufen, da sieht auf den Bildern natürlich alles ein wenig trostloser aus und selbst jetzt hat es mir sehr gefallen. Im Sommer muss es noch viel schöner sein.
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    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Photo: Wanderboi 0815, Community
    Written December 13, 2020

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