Best river trails in Velbert
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Explore the most popular river 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.
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- 4.4 (156)·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
- 4.5 (13)·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 (14)·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
- 4.4 (21)·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...
- 3.9 (16)·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
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrDog-friendly and scenic hike near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A charming hiking trail in Kupferdreh near Essen, which is perfect for a quiet weekend outing. The tour starts at the stop of the same name. There are also a number of paid car parks in the town as well as cafés and restaurants to stop off at after the walk. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 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
- 3.9 (9)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistoric and scenic hiking tour near Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful and varied tour. You start at the car park at the castle car park, but you can also get there easily by public transport. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hardenberg Castle
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·22.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 2 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Velbert with Wülfrath. The path travels from Velbert through the Langenhorster Forest into the Hespertal Valley, passing brookside trails and agricultural fields toward Neviges. Hikers encounter cultural landmarks including Baroque Schloss Hardenberg and the Neviges Pilgrimage Church. Continuing past Düssel stream, the stage finishes near the Niederberg Museum in Wülfrath. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Velbert?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Velbert is 10-Flüsse-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 1,048.5 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath with 745 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Velbert?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Velbert is Deilbachtal Circular Route with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.
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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"