Bad Wünnenberg

Welcome to Bad Wünnenberg, a beautiful destination in the district of Paderborn! As a travel guide, we would like to introduce you to the best travel tips and sights.

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Pilgrim Trail · North Rhine-Westphalia

Jakobsweg Westphalia: Paderborn-Elspe

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route

Distance 133.2 km

Duration 37:15 h

Ascent 2,484 m

Descent 2,381 m

This is the Jakobsweg marked with the yellow pilgrim's shell on a blue background, which leads over the Sintfeld from Paderborn to Lennestadt-Elspe.

from Karl-Rudolf Böttcher, Pilgerwege Deutschland

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Bad Wünnenberg mix of W8 and W2

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.4 km

Duration 1:53 h

Ascent 133 m

Descent 133 m

Beautiful route through the forest. Here you are undisturbed!

from Kathrin Bro, Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

From Bad Wünnenberg to Totenkopf/Aastein

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 22.3 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 189 m

Descent 189 m

Hike from the paddle pond in Bad Wünnenberg to Totenkopf/Aastein and back. Through the Aatal, past the Aabach reservoir and into the forests of the ...

from Daniel Wecker, Community

Pilgrim Trail · North Rhine-Westphalia

Westphalian Way of St. James: Dalheim Monastery - Obermarsberg

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2

Distance 20.6 km

Duration 5:35 h

Ascent 451 m

Descent 314 m

This is the 2nd stage of the Westphalian Way of St. James, which leads from Paderborn to Lennestadt-Elspe. The stage starts at Dalheim Monastery ...

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from Karl-Rudolf Böttcher, Pilgerwege Deutschland

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Bleiwäsche - Aabachtalsperre - Fürstenberger Forest

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 14.1 km

Duration 3:42 h

Ascent 209 m

Descent 210 m

Hiking from Bleiwäsche through the Fürstenberger Forest to the Aabachtalsperre and back

from Fabian Schmick, Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Bad Wünnenberg Panorama Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 16.6 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 257 m

Descent 257 m

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from Daniel Wecker, Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Circular hike Ottensgrund | Haaren (Bad Wünnenberg)

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 13 km

Duration 3:06 h

Ascent 208 m

Descent 207 m

We started this new hiking trail from Haaren. The signs indicate the loop as 10km, but my GPS measured 13km. There are parking and dining options ...

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from Thomas S., Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

2017-19 Through the Niederntudorfer Forest

recommended route Difficulty T1 easy

Distance 11.2 km

Duration 2:46 h

Ascent 137 m

Descent 137 m

Constant companion on this hike through the Niederntudorfer Forest is the limestone that forms the base of the Paderborn Plateau and creates ...

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from Karl Heinz Schäfer, Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Hiking in the Leiberger Wald - Bleiwäscher Bäche Weg

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 10.4 km

Duration 2:45 h

Ascent 143 m

Descent 143 m

The circular hiking trail takes the hiker through beautiful floodplain landscapes, wet meadows lined with alders, and cool forest areas with small ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren, Community

Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest

Battelmai Route | Circular hike from Leiberg (Bad Wünnenberg)

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.8 km

Duration 2:38 h

Ascent 189 m

Descent 189 m

New hiking route by Bad Wünnenberg Touristik. The hike mostly follows paved paths and is also suitable for rainy weather or families with strollers.

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from Thomas S., Community

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Bad Wünnenberg is known for its idyllic location on the edge of the Sauerland. Surrounded by picturesque hills and green forests, the small town offers a perfect backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or golfing. It is particularly beautiful here in spring and summer, when nature is in full bloom.

But Bad Wünnenberg also has a lot to offer culturally: The historic old town with its half-timbered houses invites you to stroll around and the Schwarzenraben Castle now houses a museum on the town's history. Another highlight is the spa park with its numerous events such as concerts or theatre performances.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are many traditional restaurants in Bad Wünnenberg that serve regional specialities. Be sure to try the famous Westphalian Pickert or enjoy a freshly tapped beer from one of the local breweries.

And what to do if it rains? Don't worry - even then there are plenty of options: How about a visit to the AquaWede indoor swimming pool or a relaxing massage in a hotel's wellness area?

Whether you are interested in culture, like to be active or just want to relax - Bad Wünnenberg is definitely worth a visit! Discover the beauty of this charming little town and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere.

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October 09, 2024

Sandra Herberholt
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September 11, 2024

Ein schöner, bisweilen anstrengender Weg quasi vor meiner Haustür. Ich habe mir die Etappen etwas anders gelegt und bin auch noch bis Attendorn gegangen. Ein bisschen schwierig gestaltete sich die Unterkunftssuche, was sich aber letztlich mit kleinen Umwegen (über Blankenrode) und mit ÖPNV (Giershagen-Obermarsberg sowie Heringhausen-Bestwig) relativ gut machen ließ. An einer Stelle war allerdings der Weg im Grunde nicht mehr vorhanden: Der Pfad parallel zur K1 auf der ersten Etappe. Hier ist es vielleicht möglich bei längerer Trockenheit im Frühjahr noch durch zu kommen aber wenn Brennnessel und Brombeeren erstmal wachsen, braucht man Machete und reißfeste Kleidung. Außerdem haben umgefallene Bäume den Pfad an zwei Stellen komplett weggerissen. Alternative ist, auf der K1 zu bleiben, ist aber auch nicht ungefährlich....

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Paderborner Dom
Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Kaum ein Durchkommen
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Kloster Dalheim
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Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Einer von vielen Pilgersteinen auf dem Weg
Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

In Altenvalbert
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Written October 09, 2024

Pilgrim Trail
Jakobsweg Westphalia: Paderborn-Elspe
October 09, 2024

Sandra Herberholt
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Da ich in Blankenrode übernachtet habe, bin ich erst in Oesdorf wieder auf den Jakobsweg gestoßen. Ab dort war er problemlos zu gehen. Von Niedermarsberg nach Obermarsberg empfehle ich aber die Straße zu nehmen, da der Pfad durch den Wald durch umgefallene Bäume ziemlich versperrt ist.

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Niedermarsberg mit dem Kirchturm von Obermarsberg im Hintergrund
Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Versperrter Pfad nach Obermarsberg
Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Photo: Sandra Herberholt, Community

Written October 09, 2024

Pilgrim Trail
Way of St. James Dalheim-Obermarsberg
April 20, 2024

Iris Lange
Community

April 18, 2024

Der Rundweg war ganz nett aber mir persönlich etwas zu langweilig. Unter Gipfeltour verstehe ich natürlich etwas anderes, auch habe ich den Weg entlang keine Einkehrmöglichkeit entdeckt, was mir aber auch nicht wichtig war. Aussichtsreich naja, hätte mehr sein können. Fazit: Der Weg ist gut zu gehen, auch mit Kindern, Kinderwagen aber eher nicht. Das Stück bergauf war bei mir jetzt etwas matschig...

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Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Photo: Iris Lange, Community

Written April 20, 2024

Hiking Trail
Riding tour
March 30, 2021

Christoph Balsliemke
Community

Gute Route, diesen Weg würde man ohne die Karte nicht finden. Anmerkung: Ein kleines Stück führt an der Bundesstraße entlang.

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Written March 30, 2021

Hiking Trail
Around the Aabach dam!

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