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Source to source – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Source to source – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

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Source to source – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

04:13

68.2km

220m

Lutter and Pader have their sources in the area of the two cities of Bielefeld and Paderborn. The Emsquellen are located in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. On this bike tour, you will …

by Teutoburger Wald Urlaubsregion

Last updated: March 24, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

270 m in total

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Start point

Train Station

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411 m

Lutter Springs

Highlight • Natural

The source is in a small piece of no man's land, which is formed as a triangle by Ostwestfalendamm, Osnabrücker Straße and Carl-Severing-Straße. At the source there is a wooden …

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43.6 km

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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44.5 km

Ems Information Center, Moosheide

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Here, you can learn more about the flora and fauna along the trail and the region. Everything is clean and well-maintained. Behind the center, there are restrooms that look brand …

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66.1 km

Pader Springs

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The Pader is the namesake of the city of Paderborn and, at just four kilometers, the shortest river in Germany. The special feature of this river is that it is …

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68.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

19.7 km

14.3 km

12.2 km

485 m

212 m

198 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

7.92 km

7.48 km

6.36 km

4.30 km

283 m

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Teutoburger Wald UrlaubsregionMarch 27, 2023

Lutter and Pader have their sources in the area of the two cities of Bielefeld and Paderborn. The Emsquellen are located in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock. On this bike tour, you will get to know the three headwaters up close and learn that each of the bodies of water has significantly more than just one source

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.6

983

Engelroute – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

03:00h

47.7km

340m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.5

831

Circuit 3: Good air and healing water – cycling between Teutoburg Forest and Ems

02:55h

48.8km

160m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

4.7

655

Meadows and water – Senne cycle path through Bad Lippspringe

04:54h

80.4km

500m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

4.7

1,083

The Green Network – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

01:45h

27.1km

100m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

4.6

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The Delbrück Asparagus Route – deliciously beautiful

01:52h

33.0km

80m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.8

292

Pure nature on the Senne trail – loop from Hövelhof

03:21h

57.1km

110m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

4.5

306

Pillepoppen – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

01:57h

28.8km

110m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.7

237

Radtouren rund um das malerische Bielefeld

03:26h

53.7km

370m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.3

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02:07h

33.2km

170m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.8

132

Source to source – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

04:13h

68.2km

220m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.7

1,424

Werre Riverside Path – Werre River Cycle Path loop from Bad Salzuflen

03:13h

52.1km

270m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.8

155

Bielefeld Silhouettes North – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

01:58h

30.9km

180m

Source to source – themed routes in and around Bielefeld

Lutter Springs

Ems River Source (Emsquelle)

Ems Information Center, Moosheide

Pader Springs

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