Paderborn, a city in the district of Paderborn in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. The geographical location of the city is characterised by a varied landscape that includes both flat plains and rolling hills. This diversity makes Paderborn an ideal place for hikers of all levels.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Paderborn
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking loop around Paderborn-Sande
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
7.8 km
1:52 h
11 m
11 m
Pleasant walk around Sande: From Lippesee to Heddinghauser See and back along the Boker Canal.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Viaduct Hiking Trail
Premium content
Difficulty
easy
29.4 km
8:00 h
639 m
639 m
There are not many theme hiking trails that can combine beautiful landscape and a vivid theme in such a way that both aspects become impressively and clearly tangible. The Viaduct Hiking Trail, whose team placed third in the Wandermagazin AWARD 2010, is one of them.
Viaduct Hiking Trail, circular route length: 29 km, 7:45 h, ascent 604 m, descent 604 m
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Paderborn Karst circular route - Ellerbachtal, Knipsberg, Merschetal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
3:25 h
219 m
219 m
The Paderborn Karst circular route is a little over 12 kilometers long. During a hike from Dahl to the Paderborn plateau, the hiker can experience the typical impressions of this landscape.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in the Eggegebirge - From Dunetal to Keimberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11 km
2:59 h
215 m
215 m
A beautiful hiking route from the hiking car park at Dunehof through the lovely Dunetal. Over the 376 meter high Keimberg and other ridges, it goes back to the starting point.
Start / Finish:
Car park at Dunehof
Route / Sights:
Railway viaduct
Dunetal
the Dune
Keimberg
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in Lippspringer Forest - Through the Beketal to Hindahls Cross
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.8 km
3:00 h
182 m
182 m
The varied circular hiking route runs through the Beketal, with an ascent over the "Kobbennacken" up to the Burenlinde (368 m). The return path leads through the Lippspringer Forest to Hindahls Cross, to the viewpoints with views of Bad Lippspringe and Neuenbeken, and then back down into the Beketal.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
BusGang PADERBORN Line 3 – Mönkeloh
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:10 h
72 m
120 m
This is the official route of the BusGang PADERBORN – Line 3 Mönkeloh.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in Paderborn region - Old Pilgrim's Way (Northern section)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12 km
3:10 h
171 m
166 m
The northern round of the Old Pilgrim's Way is a little over 11 kilometers long and runs from Haxtergrund near Paderborn through the Ellerbachtal to Hamborn Castle. From there, it leads to the Hillige Seele Chapel near Dörenhagen. Past the Annabild, the path goes through the Finkenpfuhl up to Stapelsberg. From Schnepfengrund, it goes through the Haxterholz down to the starting point.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
BusGang PADERBORN Line 6 – Sande
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.7 km
2:35 h
21 m
1 m
This is the official route of BusGang PADERBORN – Line 6 Sande.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
BusGang PADERBORN Line 68 – Sande
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.2 km
2:55 h
26 m
9 m
This is the official route of BusGang PADERBORN – Line 68 Sande.
Hiking Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
BusGang PADERBORN line 4 – Dahl
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
2:35 h
44 m
159 m
This is the official route of the BusGang PADERBORN – line 4 Dahl.
One of the most beautiful walking routes in Paderborn leads along the Paderspark. This park stretches along the Pader River and offers visitors a picturesque setting with green meadows and old trees. Here you can take a leisurely stroll or hike longer distances - depending on your preferences and physical condition.
Another highlight is the Egge Mountains south of Paderborn. This low mountain range offers more challenging hiking routes for experienced hikers. From here you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside and can enjoy nature in its full splendour.
A trip to Neuhaus Castle, which is located just outside Paderborn, is also highly recommended. From there you can explore various circular hiking trails that lead through idyllic forest and field landscapes.
If you are travelling with children, you should definitely visit the Niederfeld Zoo. Here there are not only exotic animals to marvel at, but also child-friendly hiking trails through the adjacent forest.
The best seasons for hiking in Paderborn are spring and autumn. At this time the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In summer, on the other hand, it can get very hot, while in winter snow and ice can make for slippery conditions.
All in all, Paderborn offers a variety of hiking trails and routes for nature lovers of all ages. Whether you want to take a leisurely walk or go on challenging mountain tours - you are guaranteed to find the right route for your personal hiking adventure here.
Another highlight is the Egge Mountains south of Paderborn. This low mountain range offers more challenging hiking routes for experienced hikers. From here you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside and can enjoy nature in its full splendour.
A trip to Neuhaus Castle, which is located just outside Paderborn, is also highly recommended. From there you can explore various circular hiking trails that lead through idyllic forest and field landscapes.
If you are travelling with children, you should definitely visit the Niederfeld Zoo. Here there are not only exotic animals to marvel at, but also child-friendly hiking trails through the adjacent forest.
The best seasons for hiking in Paderborn are spring and autumn. At this time the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In summer, on the other hand, it can get very hot, while in winter snow and ice can make for slippery conditions.
All in all, Paderborn offers a variety of hiking trails and routes for nature lovers of all ages. Whether you want to take a leisurely walk or go on challenging mountain tours - you are guaranteed to find the right route for your personal hiking adventure here.
Reviews
Find hikes in neighboring regions
AI-generated
The content was generated entirely by AI and published without meaningful human review or approval. more
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

