Best wildflower 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.

Easy circular route through the nature reserve. A real insider tip for birdwatchers (69 species were recorded here in 2015) and wildlife spotting. The cattle and water buffalo are also a real highlight, providing natural grazing on the former gravel pit (please do not feed them!). Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout the reserve.

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.

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

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.

The hiking sign for this varied loop through Bergisch-Neukirchen and along the Wupper is a white A7 on a black background.

Popular circular hiking trail near Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. After you have completed the first 1.5 km close to the motorway, it goes in a beautiful loop through the valleys of the Dhuenn and the Wupper. On the way back, a visit to the Reuschenberg wildlife park is worthwhile (note the opening times). Highlights of the hike: - Wupper - Dhuenn - House Wambach - Reuschenberg wildlife park (optional) - Aquila Park Leverkusen