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Willebadessen

Welcome to Willebadessen, Höxter - a charming destination in the heart of Germany. Situated on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest and the Weserbergland, the town offers breathtaking scenery with numerous hiking and cycling routes.

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Long Distance Hiking · Münsterland
Hermannshöhen - through Teutoburg Forest and Egge Hills
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 216.1 km
Duration 54:58 h
Ascent 4,690 m
Descent 4,480 m

  Hermannshöhen: 226 km ridge trail through the Teutoburg Forest & Egge Hills with panoramas, Externsteine, Hermannsdenkmal, castles, forests & ...

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from Teutoburger Wald Tourismus,   Wandermagazin
Bicycle Rides · Teutoburg Forest
The Egge route around Willebadessen
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 26.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 212 m
Descent 212 m

At the foot of the Egge Mountains in North Rhine-Westphalia, we explore the town of Willebadessen. Along the way, we can refresh ourselves at ...

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from Miriam Frietsch,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
2017-14 Kleinenberg: Schönthal, Old Railway and Kleine Herrgott
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 9.8 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 92 m
Descent 92 m

Easy circular hike from Kleinenberg into the Egge Mountains with cultural highlights and interesting impressions of forest development after the ...

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from Karl Heinz Schäfer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
"To mystical places" in the Teutoburg Forest
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 260 m
Descent 260 m

"To mystical places" 34439 Willebadessen (district Höxter) Start/Finish: Parking lot of the Willebadessen elementary school Start: 06 ...

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from Frank und Ulrike Schierenberg,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Willebadessen Egge round 2 - from the game enclosure to the Paderborner Berg
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.5 km
Duration 2:47 h
Ascent 146 m
Descent 146 m

Circular hike through the Egge between Willebadessen and Paderborner Berg. From the parking lot at the train station via the Jägerpfad to the game ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Teutoburg Forest
4-day route | Detmold to Kassel | 115Km
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 115.8 km
Duration 27:34 h
Ascent 2,275 m
Descent 2,175 m

A nice hike for a long weekend. 3x wild camping 1x campsite.

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from Nils Que,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in the Eggegebirge - Around the Schönthaler ponds
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

The hiking route through the western Eggegebirge between Kleinenberg and Willebadessen leads on narrow paths through beautiful, diverse forest and ...

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from Ulli's Wandertouren,   Community
Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
Hiking in the Egge - Borlinghausen circular hiking trail A3
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 165 m
Descent 165 m

Circular hiking trail A3 from Borlinghausen up to the Eggeweg and Bierbaums Nagel lookout tower. Returning via the Burgweg back to Borlinghausen.

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Hiking Trail · Teutoburg Forest
WV reader hike on 05.05.2026 - Eggegebirge
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 3:28 h
Ascent 257 m
Descent 266 m

Circular hike following the traces of the railway in the Eggegebirge - on the occasion of the Local Journalism Day

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from Karl Heinz Schäfer,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Teutoburg Forest
Eggeweg in the Teutoburg Forest
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 74.8 km
Duration 20:00 h
Ascent 1,149 m
Descent 1,020 m

 This three-day hike takes us across the Egge mountain ridge. This path was an important route for trade and war even in ancient times.

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from Silke Hertel,   Outdooractive Premium
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Willebadessen is known for its historical sights such as Rheder Castle or the collegiate church of Marienmünster. Visitors can also visit the Eggegebirge Nature Park, which stretches for several kilometres and is a paradise for nature lovers.

Cultural highlights can also be found here. The Corvey Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses an impressive library and a beautiful garden. The annual music festival weeks attract many visitors to enjoy concerts by internationally renowned artists.

For culinary delights, local specialities such as Westphalian ham or pumpernickel bread are available. You can sample these delicacies in numerous restaurants while enjoying the cosy ambience.

You can be active outdoors with a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing on the nearby Diemel. In winter, ski resorts in the surrounding area offer a change from everyday life.

Even if it rains, there are plenty of options: Museum visits (e.g.: Museum Hof Haulle), indoor sports (e.g.: bowling) or relaxation in thermal baths (Therme in Bad Driburg) are just a few examples.

The most beautiful places in Willebadessen are undoubtedly the historic half-timbered houses and Rheder Castle. The old town with its narrow streets and picturesque squares is a popular photo motif for tourists.

Willebadessen, Höxter - definitely worth a trip! This Travel Guide gives you all the information you need about this charming destination in the heart of Germany.

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  • July 17, 2025
    Frank Gartner
    Community
    September 13, 2024
    Was für ein schöner Weg, abwechslungsreich, gut ausgeschildert, sehr zu empfehlen im Mai und im Herbst. Sehr außergewöhnlich ist die Allee mit alten Bäumen und der Kreuzpfad hinab in den Ort Willebadessen.
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    Written July 17, 2025
    Thematic Trail
    Exquisite Nature: The Butterfly Path with Hitgenheierweg near Willebadessen
  • February 09, 2025
    Lucia Dalhoff
    Community
    February 09, 2025
    Auch im Winter hat diese Strecke seine Reize. Besonders gefällt mir, dass wenig Asphalt Strecke dabei ist und eine abwechslungsreiche Landschaft zu sehen ist.
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    Written February 09, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    2017-14 Kleinenberg: Schönthal, Old Railway and Kleine Herrgott
  • January 01, 2025
    Mirko Vivus 
    Community
    July 17, 2021
    Schöner Gebirgsweg (hat mir besser gefallen als der sich nahtlos anschließende Hermannsweg). Gelaufen von Marsberg bis Externsteine im Juli 2021 (im Anschluss sofort weiter Hermannsweg bis Rheine). Tour: ultralight, 1x Übernachtung (Z.) am Trail, Anreise: DB
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    Photo: Mirko Vivus, Community
    Photo: Mirko Vivus, Community
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    Photo: Mirko Vivus, Community
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    Photo: Mirko Vivus, Community
    Written January 01, 2025
    Long Distance Hiking
    Eggeweg
  • July 07, 2024
    Nils Que
    Community
    May 08, 2024
    Schöne 4 Tage auf dieser Wanderung verbracht.
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    Photo: Nils Que, Community
    Written July 07, 2024
    Long Distance Hiking
    4-day route | Detmold to Kassel | 115Km
  • May 26, 2024
    C. M. 
    Community
    Wir haben jetzt fünf oder sechs Touren in und um Willebadessen gemacht und diese hier ist definitiv unser "Liebling" von allen. Er vereint einige tolle Streckenabschnitte aus verschiedenen, von uns vorher begangenen, Wegen und hat uns in Summe am meisten begeistert. Wald, wenig Forstwege, Hochplateau, sehr viel Pfadanteil! Richtig schön!!! Danke an den Ersteller.
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    Written May 26, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Eggegebirge Willebadessen
  • June 10, 2023
    C. M. 
    Community
    12 von 10 Punkten :) Wahnsinnig schöne und abwechslungsreiche Tour. Mal kleine, enge, naturbelassene Pfade, Mal Forst- mal Waldwege. Es hat uns richtig gut gefallen. Danke für die Route!
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    Written June 10, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Cliff path
  • June 02, 2023
    Frank Gartner
    Community
    May 17, 2023
    Ich bin die Strecke, in 3 Etappen gewandert - ab Externsteine bis Marsberg. 1. Etappe von Externsteine bis Schwaney 2. von Schwaney bis Blankenrode 3. Von Blankenrode nach Marsberg. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Bis au die Steigung den Velmerstot hoch und den Abstieg von der Nadel ins Schwarzbachtal würde ich den gesamten Weg als mittel einstufen. Die Aussichten auf den Höhen sind unschlagbar.
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    Written June 02, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    European long-distance path E1 Eggeweg
  • July 11, 2022
    C. M. 
    Community
    Eine richtig, richtig tolle Route. Und das direkt um die Ecke! Sehr abwechslungsreich, gefühlt sehr schön abgelegen mitten in der Natur und wirklich wenig frequentiert (die Wege waren gut zugewuchert und die Pfade z.T nur zu erahnen) Es hatte in Teilen einen echten Abenteuer Charakter. Die Runde hat uns sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Danke an den Ersteller :)
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    Written July 11, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Willebadessen Egge round 2 - from the game enclosure to the Paderborner Berg
  • October 10, 2021
    Nilsa Travels
    Community
    Abwechslungsreicher Rundwanderweg
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    Written October 10, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Hitgenheierweg Willebadessen on June 1, 2020
  • July 06, 2021
    Frank Lütkenhues
    Community
    April 03, 2021
    Schöner Trail. Streckenweise kann man erkennen, wie schön der Weg vor den Baumfällungen war.
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    Finn Eggeweg 04/21
    Photo: Frank Lütkenhues, CC BY, Community
    Eggeweg 04/21
    Photo: Frank Lütkenhues, CC BY, Community
    Photo: Frank Lütkenhues, Community
    Eggeweg 04/21
    Photo: Frank Lütkenhues, CC BY, Community
    Written July 06, 2021
    Long Distance Hiking
    Eggeweg E1 - On the Hermannshöhen, Externsteine
  • February 24, 2021
    Frank heidbrede 
    Community
    Tolle Tour!! Eine saftige Steigung ab Bahnhof geht ordentlich auf die Puste, aber dann gehts sehr schön durch den Wald und über ein Hochplateau mit abgeholzten Fichten. Das letzte Drittel der Tour gefiel uns besonders gut, als es oberhalb des Hanges an der Karlsschanze auf total weichem Boden und schmalem Weg zurück zum Ausgangspunkt ging. Leider ist der Wanderweg durch Mountainbiker „durchpflügt „ worden. Aber die müssen ja auch ihren Sport machen😋
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    Written February 24, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    "To mystical places" in the Teutoburg Forest
  • January 25, 2021
    Rolf Strate 
    Community
    January 25, 2021
    Ich bin die Tour im Winter mit dem Wagen abgefahren. Einfach super! Eine tolle Landschaft und schöne Schlösser und ehemalige Kloster.
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    Photo: Rolf Strate, Community
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    Photo: Rolf Strate, Community
    Photo: Rolf Strate, Community
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    Photo: Rolf Strate, Community
    Written January 25, 2021
    Road Bike
    Tour "Willebadessen"

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