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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: October 6, 2025

Lippesee

Great lake and great bike path is worth it

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South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

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

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 Springs (Emsquelle)

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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Lippesee Circular Overflow Weir

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 Moosheide Nature Reserve

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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Padersee

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

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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Railway embankment cycle path between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch

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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Emsquelle (Source of the Ems)

You can't be closer to nature, a beautiful piece of earth, the forest is good ...

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The Top 20 Attractions around Kreis Paderborn

Lippesee

South Observation Tower at Steinhorster Becken

Neuhaus Castle

Ems River Springs (Emsquelle)

Lippesee Circular Overflow Weir

Heathland in Moosheide Nature Reserve

Padersee

Ems Springs

Railway embankment cycle path between Bad Lippspringe and Mastbruch

Emsquelle (Source of the Ems)

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