Hortus Vitalis, Hedge maze in Bad Salzuflen, Germany.

Hortus Vitalis is a hedge maze at the Kurpark in Bad Salzuflen, opened on 1 August 2008. It covers 5,400 m² and is formed by about 4,500 columnar arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Columna') around 2.20 m tall. Its paths total 2.3 km, with the shortest route to the goal 160 m; an observation platform stands at the goal.

The Hortus Vitalis opened on 1 August 2008 at the Kurpark in Bad Salzuflen. Five local citizens initiated the project, and the Bielefeld office LandschaftsArchitekturEhrig planned the maze. It was built from 4,500 columnar arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Columna') about 2.20 metres tall.

The Latin name means "Garden of Life". Five Bad Salzuflen citizens initiated the project, and the Bielefeld office LandschaftsArchitekturEhrig planned it. Inside the maze, open areas hold a children's playground, garden chess, a boules court and a badminton court, so the visit mixes path-finding with games.

The maze is barrier-free and charges an admission fee, so it is not free to enter. The path network totals 2.3 km, and the shortest route to the viewing platform at the goal measures 160 m. Some paths are fitted with interval-controlled water features that temporarily block the way, so expect short waits.

The maze was initiated by five Bad Salzuflen citizens, and the Bielefeld office LandschaftsArchitekturEhrig planned it. Its 4,500 columnar arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Columna') stand about 2.20 metres tall. Some paths are fitted with interval-controlled water features that temporarily block the way.