Exquisite nature – beloved routes in the cultural region of Höxter

One of the most beautiful hiking trails in the cultivated land leads over the heights around Dalhausen and Jakobsberg. The almost 13 kilometers long route goes around the valley basin, over colorful mountain meadows, through shady deciduous forests and cool brook valleys. You always have wonderful views… read more

The crevices and scree fields of the steep slopes of Ziegenberg and Brunsberg offer an ideal hiding place for numerous animal species. The crested newt, the largest domestic tail amphibian, also feels at home in the region. On this eleven-kilometer circular hike, you will get to know the biodiverse region… read more

This 25-kilometer circular hike shows you the upper Niesetal on varied hiking trails. The name for this hiking trail is the Niesebach, which rises on the Köterberg and flows into the Emmer at Schieder. In a large group you hike through forested brook valleys and over open meadows. The hike starts at… read more

This ten kilometer hike combines art and nature. Along the way you can discover a total of eight works of art - from the tree house to the "boat in the house". The hike starts at the parking lot at Eichenallee Holzhausen.



The path leads you through the forest near Nieheim in a relaxed up and down. Keep… read more

This almost five-kilometer hike will get you on the “wooden path”. The promising and exciting tour along the banks of the Weser starts at the car park at the Herstelle-Würgassen passenger ferry.



From there you hike a bit up the forest road before turning right onto a path into the forest after 800 meters… read more

This twelve kilometer hike takes you to the realm of butterflies. Between May and August in particular, you can observe over 50 species of butterflies along the butterfly path. The circular hike starts at the parking lot at Schleusenberg near Willebadessen.



Right at the beginning, the path climbs in short… read more

Due to its length of 15 kilometers and at the same time a lot of variety, this circular hike is perfect as a family day hike. On the way there are two castles, unspoilt nature, impressive giant trees and a pretty brook valley to discover.



It starts at the St. Katharina parish church in Rheder. First it… read more

This almost twelve-kilometer hike takes you through Mediterranean-style juniper heaths, lush beech forest and blooming calcareous grassland. It starts at the hiking car park south of Körbecke. If you arrive by public transport, you can also start the circular hike directly in Lamerden.



The path meanders… read more

Desenberg rises a good 150 meters from the level of the Warburger Börde. Logical that you want to climb the striking Kegelberg. The mountain has always fascinated people. And animals also like to frolic on the former volcano. You start the way up to the castle from the parking lot at Desenberg.



Desenberg… read more

How about some variety? Then this 13-kilometer hike is just right for you. The "Paths of Diversity" in the Ottbergen adventure area lead you through a varied cultural landscape up to the slopes to the right and left of the Nethe. If the whole route is too long for you, you can divide the tour into two… read more

The Warburger Börde between Warburg and Ossendorf looks back on a long history: People settled in this place 7,000 years ago and used the fertile soil for agriculture. Along this almost seven-kilometer circular hike you will learn a lot about one of the oldest cultural landscapes in Central Europe. Start… read more