By bicycle from Bad Lippspringe to Paderborn

This easy-going cycling route takes you from Bad Lippspringe to the heart of Paderborn, spanning just under 12 km—perfect for a relaxed morning or afternoon ride. You’ll roll mostly on paved and asphalt surfaces, with just a few sections of paving stones and light gravel, so a regular city or trekking bike is ideal.

Starting in Bad Lippspringe, a spa town known for its lush parks and healing springs, the route is largely flat with a gentle descent into Paderborn. Much of the way leads along quiet paths and roads, so you can enjoy the countryside and catch glimpses of the Teutoburg Forest.

Your destination, Paderborn, is a vibrant university town famous for its stunning cathedral and bubbling springs that give the city its name (“Pader” refers to the river that springs up in the city center). Whether you’re in it for the ride or the sightseeing, this route offers a scenic, restful journey through the best of Westphalia!