Best moderate trails in Leverkusen

The name of the idyllic fruit trail says it all - it starts at NaturGut Ophoven and leads through open terrain and past many fruit trees. There are always information boards explaining how to preserve the increasingly rare orchards. You can stop off at the Claashäuschen and, if you wish, shorten the route.

The nature reserve on Hornpottweg is a great place to observe birds and other wild animals. Don't miss the water buffalo and cattle in the old gravel pit, which you are welcome to watch but are not allowed to feed. Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the nature reserve.

Seventh stage of the Cologne Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is at the "Nittumer Weg" bus stop. This stage leads through the green meadows between Bergisch Gladbach and Cologne. There is a fitness trail along the way that has been set up for people with disabilities. It is possible to stop off at the "Diepeschrather Mühle" mill. The stage ends near the "Köln-Dellbrück" railway station, making it easy to continue the journey by public transport. Highlights: - Cologne Dünnwald...

Varied walk around Pattscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts at the hikers' car park at the Diepental dam, along the banks of which the route continues. The route continues through the beautiful Rosenthal valley to the Murbach stream. From there, the route heads south through Patscheid and past Romberg, mostly across meadows and fields, until it comes full circle. Highlights: - Diepental dam - Murbach stream - Local flora and fauna

Relaxed circular hiking trail in Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful circular walk between Bergisch Neukirchen, Junkersholz and Pattscheid, which is quite leisurely despite a few small climbs. The circular trail enchants with a successful mixture of forest paths, field landscapes and a wooded stream valley. Highlights of the hike: - Bergisch Neukirchen - Side trip to the Murbach dam (optional) - Murbach stream - pretty woodland

Scenic hike in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. An idyllic hiking and running route around Bergisch Neukirchen. Past lakes that are home to many species of animals and plants and through quiet forests, from the parking lot at the Wietsche Mühle it goes through small towns, the Ölbachtal and a short distance along the Wupper. It is possible to stop off at the starting point. If you travel by public transport, the hike can also be started in Bergisch Neukirchen at the “Am Plattenbusch” bus...

The route runs through the forest on mostly good and wide paths. Only after heavy rain is the route a little muddy in places. The route can be walked all year round. You will only occasionally come across other people, cyclists and dogs. The route is busier at weekends.