Best forest trails in Velbert
4.3(362 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Velbert with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.4 (153)·Easy·7.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful, panoramic hiking and walking trail in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Kleine Schweiz hiking car park. The Schlammteiche ("mud ponds"), which invite you to take a break, are particularly beautiful on this tour. There are always very nice views of the limestone quarries and a restaurant at the starting point to stop off. Highlights: - Goat enclosure - Aurochs enclosure - Limestone quarries Silberberg/Rohdenhausen - Viewpoint to the Schlammteich
- 4.6 (35)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrCharming hike through Elfrinhauser Schweiz, North Rhine-Westphalia. South of Velbert-Langenberg in the south-west of Elfringhauser Schweiz lies the idyllic Windrather Tal valley. This circular hike leads uphill and downhill through the Windrather Tal and the Deilbachtal in Elfringhauser Schweiz near Langenberg. Field, meadow and forest alternate again and again. Some sections run over and along country roads. The start and end points of the hike are at the hikers' car park on Alaunstrasse....
- 4.7 (26)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe loop starts in Velber-Nierenhof. Follow the Gutsweg (signposted A2), which turns into a nature trail after a few 100 metres. There is a slight ascent up the Hölterberg. When you reach the tarmac road, the A2 hiking trail turns off to the right and continues along the tarmac road (hiking trail A3). After approx. 1 km you come to another road, here you take a sharp right downhill. After approx. 700 metres, turn right again onto an unpaved path parallel to the Felderbach stream. After a...
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts near Wimmersberg and explores the surrounding woods and fields. You will also see several mud ponds along the way. The hike also reveals the limestone walls that are visible from the path. You can also see trapped animals. A fun and varied hike!
- 4.5 (13)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful circular hike in Elfringhauser Schweiz, North Rhine-Westphalia Varied circular walk through the Windrather Tal landscape conservation area and the Deilbachtal nature reserve, starting from the Nizza Bad car park. Accessible by bus and train (Bergische Schweiz stop). Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna
- 3.8 (15)·Hard·17.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrScenic hiking tour in Nierenhof, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike is characterised by beautiful meadows and high altitudes. The route leads to the Berger Hof farm, where there is also an animal enclosure. The district forest also delights with its shady trees, while the Jüttermannsberg is circumnavigated. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.4 (23)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular circular route in the Bergisches Land region, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful hike leads through the varied landscapes of Bergische Schweiz. In addition to plenty of rural idyll in the Deilbachtal nature reserve, there are also some historic buildings and farmsteads along the route. Natural paths through forests and meadows alternate with tarmac paths. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from the Gartenheimstraße stop). There are places to stop for...
- 4.2 (10)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming short hike to the Hordtberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hike 790 is a beautiful, short route in the countryside around Langenberg. The route can be started at the car park of the motorhome site. From there, the route leads through the forest past the Langenberg transmitter to the 244-metre-high Hordtberg and the Bismarck Tower in Velbert. Through the forest and finally along Pannerstraße back to the starting point. HIghlights: - Langenberg transmitter - Local flora and fauna -...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Deilbachtal valley near Velbert in North Rhine-Westphalia This official route runs from Deilbachmühle through the beautiful Deilbachtal valley, a designated nature reserve. The route passes shady wooded areas and beautiful riverside locations. Highlights: - Deilbachtal nature reserve - Shady forest paths - Beautiful river landscapes
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·9.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic and scenic hiking tour in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route starts at the Deilbacher Mühle hiking car park. The route now takes you along forest paths or less frequented roads over into the Felderbach valley. Through the Felderbach back to the Deilbach valley. Highlights of the tour: - Picturesque natural landscapes - Great views of the Deilbach valley
Showing results 1–10 of 22
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Velbert?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Velbert is 10-Flüsse-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 1,048.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Velbert?
Velbert: With an ascent of 18,867 m, 10-Flüsse-Tour 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 2: Velbert - Wülfrath with 745 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Velbert?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Velbert is Deilbachtal Circular Route with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.
Top parks around Velbert
Explore forest trails in the Velbert area
More forest trails
Attractions
Points of interest
- Wodantal
- Pferdekoppel
- Ziegen-Gehege
- Auerochsengehege
- Hirsch-Gehege
- Hölterberg
- Bismarckturm Velbert
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Langenberg
- Hordtberg
- WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke
- Schloß Hardenberg
- Burg Hardenberg
- Franziskanerkloster Hardenberg-Neviges
- Marienberg
- Jüdischer Friedhof Kuhlendahl
- Villa Petershall
- Kahlenberg
- Zwangarbeiterlager Langenberg / Rhld. Heegerstraße
- Löper Berg
- Gaststätte "Bergischer Hof"