Best forest trails in Engelskirchen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Engelskirchen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (58)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular trail near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is all about caves. There are numerous information boards along the way that provide information about caves and speleology in the region. The giant Windloch cave was only discovered in 2019 and is now the largest cave in North Rhine-Westphalia with a measured length of over 8,200 metres. The route leads along partly steep, narrow forest paths - good footwear and surefootedness are recommended. The effort...
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrWonderful circular hike in Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful route with a long ascent, located in the Bergisches Land Nature Park. Right at the start of the tour, you can explore the impressive Ehreshoven Castle. The route then heads towards Holz through the beautiful forest. Highlights of the tour: - Ehreshoven Castle - St Laurentius in Hohkeppel
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·15.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Engelskirchen with Lindlar. From the Agger bridge in Engelskirchen, the trail climbs through forests toward Feckelsberg before descending into the Leppe Valley at Blumenau. Hikers ascend steep meadow paths to Rommersberg and pass the :metabolon innovation site. The trail continues through woodlands, meadows, and agricultural tracks via Eichholz and Voßbruch, finishing near the LVR Open-Air Museum in Lindlar. Overnight...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful hike through forests and to the Aggertal Cave - the longest cave in Rhineland-Palatinate. The cave is open between 1 April and 1 November from Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays between 10 am and 5 pm. The hike starts at the car park right next to the "Aggertalhöhle" bus stop. It is therefore easy to travel by train to Ründeroth and from there by bus. There are cafés and restaurants in the village. Highlights: -...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque and scenic excursion through the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the car park in Hülsen near Loope and then lead through the enchanting Loopebachtal nature reserve. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in the Bergisches Land Nature Park - Interesting local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes in the Loopebachtal nature reserve
- 3.7 (4)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Engelskirchen on the Agger and initially takes you leisurely along the river and reservoir. It then climbs steeply uphill on beautiful forest paths. You will be rewarded for your efforts with a marvellous view of the region. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. Sturdy footwear is recommended for some sections in wet...
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis circular hiking trail starts at the car park in Ründeroth. However, there is also a railway station not far from the start of the route, meaning that the route can be reached by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Brandskopf - Hohe Warte - Hohe Warte observation tower - Agger - Forest stream - Agger valley cave - Haldy Tower
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a circular hiking trail rich in idyllic landscapes and villages that starts in Ruenderoth (if you arrive by bus or train, there is a short access route to the starting point of the hike). From the Agger valley you hike through Remerscheid, Rodt and Wahlscheid, among other places. Highlights of the hike: - Wahlscheid - Agger valley - pretty woodland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Engelskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Engelskirchen is Bergischer Panoramasteig. This trail is estimated to be 243.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Engelskirchen?
Engelskirchen: With an ascent of 8,370 m, Bergischer Panoramasteig has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Kaltenbach with 632 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Engelskirchen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Engelskirchen is Bergischer Panoramasteig Stage 1: Ründeroth – Lindlar with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Schönes Ründeroth
- Windloch
- Aggertalhöhle
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Am Alten Freibad Engelskirchen
- Schutzhütte "Aggerblick"
- Schloß Ehreshoven
- Zwergendorf
- Der Strenger Hammer
- Ehreshovener Stausee
- Hängebrücke in Kastor
- Hohe Warte
- Mühlenberghöhle
- Stausee Ohl-Grünscheid
- Mühlenberg
- Aggertallehöhle Ründeroth
- Hundskopf
- Hüttenberg
- Brandskopf
- Steimelsberg
- Großer Borrberg