Best long trails in Bergisch Gladbach

Seventh natural stage of the Cologne Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This is probably the greenest of the 11 stages of the Cologne Trail! The starting point is the "Thielenbruch" tram stop. It goes through the shady Gierather Forest and to the Bensberg Lake with its barbecue hut. There are also refreshment stops nearby. The route continues along the small Hasselbach stream and to the "Cox" mine, which used to be a dolomite mine. Today, the protected area provides a habitat for rare animals...

Family-friendly and scenic hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The forest route offers a shady spot, especially in summer. Highlights of the tour: - Bergisches Land Nature Park - Car parks available - Accessible by bus and train - Bensberg Castle - Milchborntal pond & Jungfrauenweiher pond - The Erdenburg

Ninth stage of the Cologne Trail around Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is at the Bensberg KVB line 1 stop, from where the trail leads through the Königsforst forest, to Monte Trodelöh and through the Wahner Heide. The destination is Wahn, where the "Porz-Wahn" stop is located, so the journey can be continued by public transport or the tenth stage of the hike can be started. Highlights: - shady forest - idyllic ponds

Picturesque and scenic hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The forest route offers a shady spot, especially in summer. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Bergisches Land Nature Park - Car parks available

The cycle route leads from Bergisch-Gladbach railway station through the Königsforst state forest down to Rösrath and back again. There are numerous restaurants and pubs in the residential areas where you can stop for a bite to eat. You can also take the train back to Bergisch-Gladbach from Rösrath.

This route follows stage 7 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Bergisch Gladbach-Bensberg with Overath. Leaving Bensberg, the path leads through the Milchborn Valley past scenic ponds before crossing into the Königsforst forest, passing Monte Troodelöh—the highest point in Cologne—and offering distant views of Cologne Cathedral. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited in North Rhine-Westphalia. Hikers should carry potable water, though...