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Kreis Paderborn

The Top 20 Attractions around Kreis Paderborn

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Kreis Paderborn. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kreis Paderborn is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Lippesee

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Great lake and great bike path is worth it

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South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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The Steinhorst Basin is an absolute must-see for any nature lover. This biotope is the largest man-made biotope of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia and provides a wonderful habitat for 


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Neuhaus Castle

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Very beautiful castle with a wonderful castle park, invites you to linger! Very close to Paderborn city center, it is a destination for spontaneous excursions.

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Ems River Source (Emsquelle)

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The area of ​​the Ems-Quelle is here very well developed by the Ems-Info-Center and is also very well maintained. You can only go on the beschlderten paths and ride a 


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Steinhorster Becken Nature Reserve

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The Steinhorster Basin is considered to be the largest human-made biotope in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here native, but also many migrating waders and water birds find undisturbed areas for breeding, 


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View of the Schlosspark and Neuhaus Palace

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In the September sun, the castle is a great sight. The enclosed flower paradise does the rest.

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Lippesee Circular Overflow Weir

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On the Lippesee you can do a lot of leisure activities, sailing in the club, pedal boating, stand up paddling, fishing in the club or just to one of the many small shores, chill out.

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Heathland in the Moosheide Nature Reserve

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Due to its use as a military training area in the heart of the Senne, it is not managed and little reshaped, so that this open landscape, which is home 


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Pader Lake

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Used by many as a local recreation destination. A nice café invites you to take a break and walks to the fish ponds or Neuhaus Castle can be undertaken.

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Ems Springs

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The Ems rises from the seepage spring in the Moosheide nature reserve. First a small stream, which later grows into a river. Since I am usually in the Ems-Auen in 


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Rail Trail between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch

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Great railroad bike path that leads through the middle of nature. Despite the loose surface, it is very easy to drive.

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