Beautiful cycling routes

The Auen cycle path is a beautiful circular route without any major inclines. It runs around Büren along the picturesque floodplains of the Aabach, Afte, Alme, Nette and Lühlingsbach streams.

At 25.1 km, the WÜ 1 cycle route is the longest of the designated cycle routes around Bad Wünnenberg. The route gives a typical picture of the surrounding area. Uphill and downhill sections alternate with flat sections. Discover small villages, chapels and memorials along the way and enjoy wonderful views of the Sauerland and the Paderborn plateau as far as the Eggegebirge mountains.

At just under 14 km, the WÜ 2 cycle route is also suitable for inexperienced cyclists. It leads through the meadows and fields to the north-west of Bad Wünnenberg, passes the village of Leiberg and offers impressive views above the village as far as the Sauerland and across the Paderborn plateau. A section of the route runs along the Königsweg "Hirschweg" trail, which was used by merchants in the Middle Ages.

The WÜ 3 cycle route is 17.2 km long and takes you through meadows, fields and forest from Bad Wünnenberg via Fürstenberg and back to Bad Wünnenberg. The route is also suitable for inexperienced cyclists. In Fürstenberg, there is a lovely playground right next to the path where you can take a break. The Aabach dam offers a wide view over the water and the adjacent Aatal nature experience attracts visitors with an adventure barefoot trail, the Aatal adventure park and an extensive game reserve.

Apart from the villages, the WÜ 4 cycle route leads exclusively through open terrain around Bad Wünnenberg-Fürstenberg. It partly follows the historic Königsweg "Hirschweg" and a short stretch on the "Landstraße nach Stadtberge", which was already used by merchants in the Middle Ages. You pass through the settlements of Eilern, Friedrichsgrund and Elisenhof, where you can experience pure rural idyll.

The WÜ 5 leads you through the woods south-west of Bad Wünnenberg to the district of Bleiwäsche and past Leiberg back to Bad Wünnenberg. For a short stretch, it runs alongside the B 480 main road, which is why it is only suitable for children to a limited extent. Discover the Mariengrotte in Bleiwäsche and visit the plague cemetery south of Leiberg.

At 9 km, WÜ 6 is the shortest of the 8 cycle tours. The cycle tour takes you around the Aabachtalsperre dam without any inclines and is therefore very easy to cycle, even for inexperienced cyclists.

WÜ 7 leads from Fürstenberg through the Fürstenberg Forest. This circular route is 13.6 km long and requires a bit of stamina, as there are two longer uphill sections. Apart from a short section, the cycle tour leads exclusively through forest. The water accompanies your route in various forms. Experience the tranquil atmosphere of the forest with its diverse animal sounds and forest noises and enjoy the beautiful view of the water at the Aabach dam.

Cycle route WÜ 8 takes you 15.1 km through the forest to the east of the Bad Wünnenberg district of Bleiwäsche. It takes you past the Aabach dam and the "Schweinskopf", the highest point in the Paderborn region at 480 m. Idyllic places such as the Glashütte forester's lodge and the Schützenwiese meadow add a special touch to this beautiful ride through the countryside.