Hansaweg – Etappe 1 von der Hansestadt Herford bis zum Sole-Heilbad Bad Salzuflen

Take appropriate clothing for the weather forecast and food/drinks for the journey.

Background information on the Hansa Trail

The 75 km Hansa Trail was awarded the title "Quality Trail Hikeable Germany" in 2012. The trail runs from the town of Herford via Bad Salzuflen, Lemgo, Dörentrup, Extertal, Aerzen to the Pied Piper town of Hameln.

The second stage of the Hansa Trail leads along magnificent views of the natural landscapes of the Lippe Mountains, to the Hühnerwiem and Salzufler Bismarck Tower, as well as through vast woodland and forest areas. Hiking in forests is particularly good for your well-being. The steady movement, breathing in and out clean forest air and a healthy diet help to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

The ICE/IC train station Herford is only 7 minutes away by regional train from Bad Salzuflen station. 
From Bad Salzuflen station, electrically operated city bus lines of Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen run to the market square (line no. 943). Bus route 942 continues in the direction of VitaSol Therme. The bus stop is located directly at the entrance to the thermal spa.

If you are traveling by car, leave the A2 at the Herford/Bad Salzuflen exit and continue on the B239 towards Bad Salzuflen. After a few hundred meters on the B239, turn left towards the Obernberg spa area. Then follow the signs to VitaSol Therme  

You will find a parking facility directly at the VitaSol Therme; alternatively, there are further parking facilities in the city area of Bad Salzuflen available

With the electric city buses, you can easily reach interesting starting points for hikes from Bad Salzuflen. Get here more details on timetables, fares, etc. 

a black square with a white X and the number 9 underneath

Extersche Straße near VitaSol Therme, between the VitaSol Therme parking lot and the construction depot

Lemgo train station