Best forest trails in Solingen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Solingen 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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- 4.6 (77)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly and scenic excursion in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will come across a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Nice natural landscapes - Diederich stamp
- 4.6 (85)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic circular route in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful views of the river valley as well as plenty of greenery and rocky outcrops await you. Hiking boots are a must! The route is suitable for people with a secure footing. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.5 (81)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrScenic hiking tour in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this hike, hikers are repeatedly rewarded with beautiful views of the dam, Burg Castle, and the surrounding forests. From the parking lot in Glüder, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the beautiful low mountain range landscape. In Unterburg (Wupper) and Oberburg (Schloss Burg), route boards provide information about other hiking opportunities. The Sengbachtalsperre was built in 1903 and is one of Germany's oldest drinking...
- 4.7 (50)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route starts at Solingen-Schaberg railway station and leads through beautiful and varied natural landscapes. Passing the Diederich temple, the trail follows the course of the Wupper. The route soon reaches Burg Castle, where there are several places to stop for refreshments. The route leads through forest and open countryside via Dorperhof back to the starting point. There are great views again and...
- 4.6 (55)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistoric and scenic hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Angerscheid hiking car park on the Klingenpfad trail and leads through the beautiful nature reserve of the valley and slopes of the Wupper with its side streams. A special highlight is a visit to Schloss Burg. There is a museum, various cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights of the hike: - Wupper bridge Wiesenkotten - Sengbach dam - Schloss Burg (Castle Burg)
- 4.6 (31)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the famous Burg Castle, which is of course well worth a visit! The route explores the area to the south and west of the castle. It crosses the hills and forests and crosses the Sengbach dam. It then heads north, where it finally meets the Wupper. The route leads back to the castle along the Wupper. Highlights of the hike: - Burg Castle - Sengbach dam - Wupper
- 4.4 (22)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-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 Wupper, which accompanies you on part of the hike, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Along the Wupper - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.2 (17)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route in the Wupper valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route starts at the Glüderstrasse/Wupper car park and leads from there along the Unter- and finally the Obergraben to the Wupper, whose southern bank finally leads to the historical highlight of the tour - Burg Castle. The castle can be visited for an entrance fee. On the northern bank of the Wupper, you return along the Willi Lohbach Trail. Highlights: - Castle Palace - idyllic Wuppertal
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·20.8 km·Est. 6–7 hrA beautiful tour through the Bergisches Land. You can join the loop at various points, and a car park near Wiesenkotten is a good place to start if you are coming from Solingen. The hiking sign is a B in a circle, but the signposting is not always complete. Burg Castle and the Bergisches Museum are well worth a visit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Solingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Solingen is Velo Solingen RTF 116er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 115.7 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Solingen?
Solingen: With an ascent of 2,602 m, Velo Solingen RTF 116er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Klingenpfad with 2,127 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Solingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Solingen is Schaberg - Schloss Burg along the Wupper with a 4.7-star rating from 50 reviews.
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- Wupper
- Kastelei
- Burg Hohenscheid
- Drei-Insel-Teich
- Teufelsklippen
- Ringwallanlage Wiesenkotten
- Kaiserlinde
- Sengbach Vorsperre
- Waldcamping Glüder
- Obergraben Kraftwerk
- Müngstener Brücke
- Turm - Kriegerdenkmal
- Sengbachtalsperre
- Hubraum
- Diederichstempel
- Pavillon Kamaradschaft Biene
- Heidegarten
- Fluchtburg Heidenkeller
- am Klingenpfaddenkmal
- Schloss Caspersbroich