Paderborner Land Route
250 km through the Paderborner Land
Stages
Whether you prefer a leisurely ride on a touring bike or a little extra help from an electric motor, the Paderborner Land Route can be tailored to suit your plans. Many cyclists divide the approximately 250-kilometre route into six stages. With an e-bike, it’s also manageable over just three stages.
To help you plan your tour just the way you like it, the individual stage pages provide concise route descriptions, tips on sights along the way and useful information about trail conditions. This makes it easy to plan your daily distances and decide in advance where to take a detour or enjoy a longer break.
Stage 1
32 km
Hövelhof - Paderborn - Bad Lippspringe
The first stage gives you an immediate taste of the variety the Paderborner Land Route has to offer. Starting in Hövelhof, you’ll cycle through the Senne heathland before reaching Paderborn, a lively university and episcopal city with plenty of historic sights to discover. The stage finishes in Bad Lippspringe, where beautifully maintained parks and the relaxing atmosphere of this spa town invite you to linger a little longer.
Stage 2
37 km
Bad Lippspringe - Altenbeken - Lichtenau
Leaving behind the beautiful parks of Bad Lippspringe, this stage takes you into the varied landscapes of the Paderborner Land. The route passes through Altenbeken, home to its impressive railway viaduct, before continuing to Lichtenau. Along the way, scenic countryside and fascinating insights into the region keep things interesting. This slightly more challenging stage is another highlight of the circular route, revealing a different side of the Paderborner Land.
Stage 3
40 km
Lichtenau - Bad Wünnenberg
The third stage offers sweeping views across the landscapes of the Paderborner Land. Between Lichtenau and Bad Wünnenberg, open fields, rolling hills and idyllic villages take turns to delight you. There are plenty of opportunities to stop along the way, take in the views and enjoy the surrounding countryside at your leisure.
Stage 4
60 km
Bad Wünnenberg - Büren - Borchen
The River Alme sets the course for this stage. Starting in Bad Wünnenberg, you’ll cycle alongside the river through varied landscapes before reaching Büren and Borchen. Along the way, peaceful stretches of river, green riverbanks and attractive places to visit provide plenty of variety. Take your time to enjoy a few breaks by the water and admire the scenery from the saddle.
Stage 5
45 km
Borchen - Salzkotten - Delbrück
Wide fields, green meadows and open countryside characterise this fifth stage. From Borchen, the route heads towards the Soester Börde before continuing to Salzkotten and Delbrück. Both towns are well worth a stop, offering the chance to take a break and experience local life. The flatter terrain gives you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sweeping views and continue your ride at a relaxed pace.
Stage 6
36 km
Delbrück - Hövelhof
The final stage takes you from Delbrück through the wide floodplains of the River Ems and back into the Senne heathland. One of the highlights is the Moosheide nature reserve, with its distinctive heathland scenery and sandy soils. Finally, you arrive back in Hövelhof, where your circular tour began. The loop is complete, bringing six varied stages through the Paderborner Land to a memorable close.