Best hard trails in Solingen

Varied 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...

A 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.

Panoramic circular hiking trail near Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular walk, which is a real treat, enchants with a successful mix of fantastic views of the Wupper valley, which resembles a deep canyon, and idyllic forest passages. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the natural paths can be muddy after rainfall. There are two places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Half-timbered houses - NSG floodplain of the lower Sengbach valley - marvellous views of the...

Historical and beautiful hiking tour in Unterburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular walk starts from the car park on the Wupper in Unterburg and leads to the Sengbach dam and along the Wupper. Highlights: - Riverside path along the Wupper - View of the Sengbach dam - Reconstructed hilltop castle Schloss Burg with catering and museums - Historic district of Burg on the Wupper - Accessible by bus and train - Refreshment stops available

Picturesque and cultural circular route in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This popular circular route starts at Burg Castle. It is named after the Burg pretzel, which, unlike the pretzel, is made from sweet dough. The hiking sign for the pretzel trail is a B in a circle. This is the smaller version. It leads from the starting point in the direction of Oberes Sengbachtal to the dam of the same name. It has been one of the first drinking water reservoirs in Germany since 1903. The route...

This route follows the fourth stage of the Bergischer Weg and links Solingen-Gräfrath with Solingen-Burg. From Gräfrath, the route passes the Fauna Wildlife Park, through the Klosterbusch and down to the River Wupper. It climbs through the Burgholz Arboretum and passes industrial heritage sites such as the Manuelskotten and the Bergische Museumsbahn. The route continues through the Morsbach Valley to the Müngsten Bridge Park and along the banks of the Wupper to Solingen-Burg, home to the...

This route follows stage 5 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Burg with Altenberg. Departing Solingen-Burg, the path traverses steep slopes along the Wupper River through Solingen and Leichlingen, passing old grinding mills, one of Germany's oldest reservoirs, and the historic Lambertsmühle near Burscheid. Hikers enjoy sweeping views extending to Cologne Cathedral before reaching Altenberg, home to the famous Altenberger Dom. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...

Challenging and varied hiking tour in Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the Haasenmühle car park, you can also arrive by bus. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

Varied route section in the Bergisches Land The region around Remscheid and Solingen is known for its tool and blade production - this began early on and the power of the Wupper also played an important role here. Highlights: - Müngsten Bridge Park - Küllenhahn Ribbon Weaving Museum - Bergisches Tram Museum Kohlfurth

Pleasant cycle tour from Hilden along the Wupper near Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops along the route. The route is therefore ideal for a day trip from Solingen. The hiking trail starts in the south of Hilden in the Oeligser Heide nature reserve. The route then heads south-east towards the idyllic valley of the River Wupper to the Sengbach dam. The Sengbach dam is an excellent...