Halle (Westf.)
Accommodation in Halle/Westfalen
Those wishing to explore nature, outdoor activities and culture in Halle (Westf.) will find a range of options to help plan their trip. The Tatenhausen Forest nature reserve, marked hiking trails, a cycling route stage and an art museum each offer something different. Rail connections are also useful for getting around: on weekdays, they connect Halle with Bielefeld and Osnabrück.
Nature and trails around Halle
The Tatenhausen Forest nature reserve covers 114 hectares and lies in the Halle districts of Hörste and Bokel. These district names locate the area within Halle (Westf.). Travellers wishing to make a natural setting the focus of their trip can take this specific location into account without limiting their stay to a single activity.
One way to explore Halle on foot is the “Haller Spuren” circular hiking trail. For a stretch of about 1.5 kilometres, it follows the “Forest Burials History Trail.” The “Kaffeemühle” viewpoint is near the end of the circular route. The trail thus combines a section of a named history trail with a viewpoint. It is clearly signposted in both directions: look for a green sign with white footprints and the words “Haller Spuren.” If you plan to take this hike, you can follow these markers.
For a cycling trip, another option is the “Cycling Route for Connoisseurs” stage starting in the town centre. It runs over the Teuto ridge, through Patthorster and Tatenhausen Forests, and across the wet meadows in Hörste. These named landscapes give the stage its distinct route. Along with the more than 200 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails to discover in Halle, the area offers both individual named routes and a wider network of trails.
Art and discoveries
The Museum of Childhood and Youth Works by Important Artists focuses on early works. It showcases works from the childhood and youth of artists including Conrad Felixmüller, Paul and Felix Klee, August Macke, Friedrich Karl Gotsch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Pablo Picasso. The focus is therefore not simply on famous artists, but specifically on works from their childhood and youth. If you would like to include a cultural visit in your travel plans, the museum offers a clearly defined theme alongside experiences of nature and the trails.
Regional train RB 75
The RB 75 regional train, known as “Haller Willem,” connects Halle (Westf.) with Bielefeld every half hour and with Osnabrück every hour on weekdays. Travellers can board and alight at four stops in Halle (Westf.): Halle (Westf.) station, Hesseln and Künsebeck, as well as the Gerry Weber Stadion stop.
More places to explore: Herzebrock-Clarholz, Verl, Marienfeld, Rietberg, Borgholzhausen, Gütersloh, Steinhagen, Harsewinkel.
Go to the main travel overview: Gütersloh.
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