- 01:29 h
- 4 m
- 4 m
- 76 m
- 79 m
- 3 m
- 6.21 km
- Start: ZOB Rietberg
- Destination: ZOB Rietberg
Experience nature, experience history, enjoy Rietberg - this is what the "Grafenschritte" circular hiking trail offers.
In the footsteps of the counts, idyllic paths along the River Ems lead hikers through the listed, historic town center and past a variety of natural areas. There is a lot to discover along the route: Picturesque half-timbered houses with ornately decorated gables, centuries-old manor houses and monuments as well as narrow, winding alleyways leading to secret gardens. The historic town hall deserves special mention - with its unmistakable design, it is considered one of the most beautiful town halls in Westphalia. For a little refreshment in between, quaint, cozy refreshment stops at traditional local businesses invite you to linger and enjoy.
Nature lovers will also get their money's worth on this city hike: the Rietberg fish ponds nature reserve, the garden show park, the monastery garden and the ramparts around the historic city center offer visitors a variety of nature experiences along the way.The central starting point (ZOB) on the edge of the historic city center makes it easy to start the route. Thanks to minor differences in altitude and well-surfaced paths, most of which are also asphalted or paved, the city walk is very suitable for all generations.
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Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Premium Trail "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Equipment
The tour is also very easy to manage with normal shoes.
Directions & Parking facilities
A2 Hannover (north and east - Berlin): A2, exit Gütersloh / Rietberg - via country road
A2 west (from Kamener Kreuz) : A2, exit Rheda-Wiedenbrück/Rietberg
A44 - West: Exit Erwitte - from there via the B1, B55 via Lippstadt to the junction B55/L836 towards Bokel. Turn right there via the L836 (Bokeler Straße) to Rietberg-Bokel and then on to Rietberg.
A 33 - south: A 33 to the Paderborn/Schloß Neuhaus exit, from there onto the B64 - continue via Delbrück to Rietberg (B64)
Address for navigation systems: Torfweg 53, 33397 Rietberg (ZOB)
You can reach Rietberg from Gütersloh central bus station with bus line 77
From Lippstadt train station with line 80.1
From Rheda-Wiedenbrück train station with line 76
Stop in Rietberg: Central bus station (start/end point of the city walk)
Always know what's running: The smart number for buses and trains in NRW: 01806 504030.
(20 cents/connection from landlines and a maximum of 60 cents/connection from mobile networks)
Further information on timetables is also available at:
Additional information
Author
Lisa Jephcote
Organization
Stadt Rietberg
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Overnight tip: For adventure seekers and nature fans, the camping pods and witches' huts in the garden show park offer an unusual and magical place to spend the night after an eventful hike.
Gastronomic tip: Enjoy a relaxing coffee at Café Münte with a view of the historic town hall.
Safety guidelines
Part of the trail leads along the "Rietberger Fischteiche" nature reserve. Please stay on the paths!
Please take care when crossing the roads.
Please show consideration for cyclists.
You will find numerous places to stop for refreshments along the route.
