PB 1: Paderborner Seentour

Easy

26,6 km

2:00 h

60 m

124 m

94 m

Round Tour

Regional bike tour

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Startpoint

Information showcase at Maspernplatz, Paderborn

Destinationpoint

Maspernplatz, Paderborn

Comfortable bike ride in the flat northern urban area of Paderborn with numerous lakes along the way.

Route route:
Information showcase at Maspernplatz - fish ponds (3.5 km) - Talleseen - Habichtsee (9.5 km) - Lippesee (17 km) - Schloß- und Auenpark - Padersee (24 km) - Maspernplatz (26 km).

The "Paderborn Lake Tour" leads to the northern part of Paderborn - to Schloß Neuhaus, Sande and Sennelager. At just over 26 kilometers, it is a relatively short tour, but promises a lot of impressions and variety. On the one hand, it is ideal for a leisurely bike ride, and on the other, it is also ideal as a family tour with children, as it has no inclines and also offers opportunities to take breaks along the way.

The "Paderborner Seentour" is a 26 km circular route, so you can start and finish at any point.
We recommend cycling the route counterclockwise.

Map

PB 1: Paderborner Seentour

33098 Paderborn

Route

Details

Directions

The "Paderborn Lakes Tour" introduces you to several Paderborn lakes - as the name suggests: Padersee, Lippesee, Thuner See, Habichtsee, Waldsee, the two Talleseen lakes and the fish ponds are located directly along the route.
You can get to know a total of seven lakes on this tour, which is around 26 kilometers long. None of the lakes are of natural origin. They were all created by excavation and later became popular recreational areas. The route has almost no inclines and is also suitable for excursions with children.

As popular recreational and leisure destinations, the lakes offer opportunities for sailing, surfing, swimming, water skiing, fishing and walking. At Lake Lippe there is also a sandy beach, skate park, off-road bike course, boules courts, beach volleyball courts and children's playgrounds. Mini golf courses can be found in the Schloß- und Auenpark, at the Lippesee and near the fish ponds. There are refreshment stops at Lippesee, Nesthauser See, Padersee, Schloßpark Schloß Neuhaus and the fish ponds.

The approximately 26-kilometre excursion starts at the cycle route information display case on the western Maspernplatz near the children's playground on the inner city ring road. The tour is signposted as "PB 1", i.e. "Paderborn Tour 1". It first leads past the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum to the Fischteiche recreational area. This is followed at short intervals by the Talleseen, Waldsee, Habichtsee and the small Thuner See lakes, before almost circling the Lippesee on the main route.

A variant of the tour branches off at the north-western end of Lake Lippe and runs past the Alt-Enginger Mühle mill, then along Nesthauser See ("water ski lake"). The route then leads back to the starting point at Maspernplatz through the Schloß- und Auenpark and along Lake Padersee.

Safety Guidelines

The "Paderborner Seentour" runs partly on busy cycle paths and footpaths. Please be considerate of pedestrians and other cyclists. Please take care when crossing roads!

Tip

The Paderborn Lake Tour is also great fun for children: there are numerous playgrounds and leisure facilities along the way.

The tour also offers several places to stop for refreshments. Find out about attractive beer gardens in Paderborn and the Paderborn region on our website www.paderborn.de/radfahren under the heading "Rest & Accommodation".

Getting There

Take the A 33 freeway to the Pad.-Zentrum or Pad.-Schloß Neuhaus exit; then head towards Paderborn Innenstadt. Stay on the inner ring road (Innenstadtring) in the direction of PaderHalle or Maspernplatz (if necessary, follow the parking guidance system). Turn into Maspernplatz via Hathumarstraße.

Parking

Parking for cars is available at Maspernplatz on the edge of Paderborn city center (destination address for the navigation system: Heiersmauer 45, 33098 Paderborn). There are usually plenty of parking spaces there. Tip: Buy a reasonably priced day ticket!
Further information on parking options and tariffs: www.asp-paderborn.de.