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Schieder-Schwalenberg

Niesetalweg

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Kreis Lippe

Schieder-Schwalenberg

Niesetalweg

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Niesetalweg

07:01

25.2km

480m

Hiking

25 kilometers of magical forests, wide fields, and lush meadows await you on this tour: As an award-winning "Quality Trail for Hiking in Germany," the Niesetalweg offers a unique hiking experience, connecting not only impressive natural scenery but also the historic towns of Schwalenberg and Marienmünster.

This tour takes its…

by Weserbergland

Last updated: April 29, 2025

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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1.12 km

Great view of Schwalenberg

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A great hiking trail from the castle down to Schwalenberg's old town—or, for a more strenuous hike, up! Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area and the old town.

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5.62 km

View of the Village from the Edge of the Forest

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Between wide fields and magical forests you can enjoy the peace and the views of the beautiful surroundings.

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7.11 km

Mittelbrücke with rest area

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A dense hedge frames the banks of the Niese here – but right here is an arch in the hedge that opens the way to the central bridge to reach …

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10.9 km

Hellberg Trail

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The Hellberg path leads along the edge of the Niesetal and lies in old forest. The path is quite quaint and beautiful.

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17.5 km

View of Marienmünster Abbey across the pond

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Marienmünster Abbey, with monastery garden
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25.1 km

Schwalenberg Old Town

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The narrow streets with the old half-timbered houses are a worthwhile destination for a little break.

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

4.11 km

1.44 km

859 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.83 km

4.29 km

2.46 km

876 m

146 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 13 July

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October 8, 2023,Rundweg Niesetalweg (Start in Schwalenberg)

The start of the Niesetalweg was Schwalenberg, where you can easily park your car 😉
The Niesetalweg, which is always well signposted, starts directly in Schwalenberg's beautiful market street with its great half-timbered houses 🤩
The path up to the castle and further through forests and meadows. Sometimes you cross a street, only to be back in nature again.
The …

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February 2, 2026,NIESETALWEG im Tiefschnee ❄️❄️❄️

The Niesebach stream, from which the area takes its name, meanders from its source at Köterberg to the Emmer River, into which it flows.

The path winds through a wide, hilly landscape, over and around mountains.

The meadow paths are completely buried under snow. In some places, the white blanket lies 20 cm deep, its surface crusted.

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August 13, 2023,Qualitätswanderweg „Niesetalweg“ von Münsterbrock bei Höxter

Yesterday the Niesetalweg was on our plan - a 25 km long quality hiking trail that connects Münsterbrock, Schwalenberg and Kollerbeck ☺️

We started at the free parking lot of the Marienmünster Abbey, this is also where the official entrance is, clockwise. 😊

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June 11, 2022,Niesetalweg 🌞🌸💚🌳

The way to Schwalenberg Castle is really beautiful with many great paths and small grass field paths with a wide view. At the castle we got coffee and cake,
We continued on less shady and partly paved paths back to the abbey.
💚🌸🌳

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April 6, 2023,Niesetalweg - Runde von Abtei Marienmünster

We walked the path in the opposite direction - so there was pizza in Schwalenberg at noon. Disadvantage: In the end it was the shorter part with 8 kilometers, but I personally liked the first part better (15 kilometers). Next time I would do the path again in the recommended direction. ☺️

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May 11, 2025,Niesetalweg

Today I explored a new part of the Lipperland region 😃 a truly wonderful "field-forest-meadow trail." It has everything from wide to narrow paths. ☺
I wish I had a lawn trimmer handy on some of the narrow paths. 🤣 The view of the surrounding landscape was fantastic.
With the cow pastures, I felt like I was in the Allgäu. …

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June 21, 2023,Unterwegs auf dem Niesetalweg – Kunst und Geschichte im Teutoburger Wald

My conclusion right away: A great tour, very scenic and varied 👌, often on natural ground (about 50% of the route!). Only 15% are on asphalt or pavement - this makes the Niesetalweg an excellent hiking experience! 👍
Some narrow paths are so unspoilt that at km 25.8 I even accepted a short detour via the nearby district road due …

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May 9, 2025,Niesetalweg

Absolutely amazing discovery, the trail is a real highlight! We started at the abbey so we could be in Schwalenberg for lunch. We ended up driving around quite a bit because I couldn't stomach the food 😬🫣 So, it's better to use an official trail to follow! I highly recommend this trail; along with the viaduct trail in Altenbeken, it's …

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February 17, 2023

25 kilometers of magical forests, wide fields, and lush meadows await you on this tour: As an award-winning "Quality Trail for Hiking in Germany," the Niesetalweg offers a unique hiking experience, connecting not only impressive natural scenery but also the historic towns of Schwalenberg and Marienm

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Niesetalweg

Great view of Schwalenberg

View of the Village from the Edge of the Forest

Mittelbrücke with rest area

Hellberg Trail

View of Marienmünster Abbey across the pond

Schwalenberg Old Town

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