Best forest trails in Overath
4.2(99 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Overath 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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- 4.4 (23)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPicturesque hike in Overath, North Rhine-Westphalia. An idyllic route along the Sülz. You walk on narrow paths along the riverbed. You also walk along the old railway embankment of the Sülztal railway. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic circular trail around Immekeppel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route is a beautiful and technically easy hike with only slight inclines from Immekeppel. At the beginning, the trail runs along a stream with countless tributaries. The landscape alternates between forest and meadow. Highlights: - Quiet paths - idyllic landscape - beautiful view
- 3.8 (25)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route begins and ends at Overath railway station. From here, the trail leads across beautiful fields and through short sections of forest on a leisurely path to Marialinden. The circular route presents eight stations, so-called "footfalls", of the Way of the Cross between Overath and Marialinden. They also provide an insight into how people used to travel in the Bergisches Land region. Historical trade...
- 3.3 (8)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrBeautiful circular hiking trail near Vilkerath in North Rhine-Westphalia This idyllic hiking trail runs from Vilkerath along field and forest paths to Kastor and over the suspension bridge there. The route then leads past Ehreshoven Castle back to Vilkerath. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Ehreshoven Castle - Suspension bridge in Kastor - Hiking in the Bergisches Land Nature Park
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrNature-oriented hike through the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Bergisches Land is characterised by a low mountain range landscape with many valleys. The trail starts and ends at the Bergischer Weg information point. Open meadows and wooded sections alternate. The Naafbach valley is particularly beautiful. The tour can be found as tour 20 in the hiking guide "Dumont aktiv - Wandern im Bergischen Land". Highlights of the hike: - Blindenaafer mill - Naafbach valley -...
- 4.2 (4)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route follows stage 8 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Rösrath with Overath. Departing Forsbach, the trail winds across small stream valleys before reaching the Sülz River at Hoffnungsthal. Hikers climb through forest paths onto the Lüderich ridge, passing the former mining area and golf course toward Bleifeld and Honrath. The path then descends into the Agger Valley, following woodland tracks to Overath-Broich. Guesthouses and hotels provide overnight stays in nearby towns; wild...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Overath?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Overath is Großhurden nach Hollenberg. This trail is estimated to be 28.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Overath?
Overath: With an ascent of 811 m, Großhurden nach Hollenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bergischer Weg Stage 8: Rösrath - Overath with 710 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Overath?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Overath is Bergischer Weg Stage 8: Rösrath - Overath with a 4.2-star rating from 4 reviews.