Viewing platform on the Obersee – View of the Obersee and the viaduct loop from Schildesche

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Viewing platform on the Obersee – View of the Obersee and the viaduct loop from Schildesche

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4.8

(183)

1,453

hikers

Viewing platform on the Obersee – View of the Obersee and the viaduct loop from Schildesche

00:51

3.31km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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714 m

Obersee (Bielefeld)

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A great recreation area for the whole family. Nothing is missing. There is a great beer garden, a beautiful beach bar (Düne13), mini golf and wonderful sunbathing lawns with a view of the lake.

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897 m

Johannisbach at Obersee

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Over 200 years ago, the rushing Johannisbach even marked a national border, separating France from the Kingdom of Westphalia.

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910 m

View of the Schildesche Viaduct

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The old viaduct was destroyed in the last days of the war and later rebuilt

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2.26 km

Viewing platform on the Obersee

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The paths around the Obersee are wide, providing ample space for walkers and cyclists. Above the lake are meadows and small woods. Benches are placed throughout, offering plenty of opportunities …

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2.28 km

Obersee Viewing Platform

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Around the Obersee is always a nice round

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2.28 km

View of the Obersee and the viaduct

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The view is stunning.

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2.81 km

Obersee (Johannisbachtalsperre) in Bielefeld

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Lake Obersee is always worth a visit. Afterwards, you can relax at the restaurant Der Seekrug.

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3.17 km

Obersee and Stauteiche

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Strength lies in calm, so why not recharge your batteries a little ...

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3.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

227 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

November 20, 2023,Stausee Schildesche Obersee

After shopping, we went for a quick walk around the reservoir.

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December 22, 2021,Winterwunderland um den Obersee

Winter wonderland and free roads, that's how I like winter. Snow, no thanks.
When the landscape looks frozen and that with sun and blue skies, you have to savor it.
More like a walk than a hike and even well attended during the week at lunchtime, but also with wonderful views.
No climbs, fixed paths, no mud and you can't …

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