Best wildlife trails in Velbert
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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- 4.6 (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....
- 4.6 (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
- 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
- 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...
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful, panoramic circular walk into Elfringhauser Schweiz. After a few metres through the Nierenhof district, the route follows a forest path parallel to the Felderbach stream. After just under 3 km, turn left, approx. 200 metres along a road with little traffic until you turn right again onto a forest path. The route now climbs slightly past the Eberg. Here you have a good view of the Felderbach valley. The route continues around the Zipperberg on a road with little traffic. After...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Velbert?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Velbert is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath. This trail is estimated to be 22.9 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Velbert?
Velbert: With an ascent of 745 m, Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Windrather Valley and Elfringhauser Switzerland with 478 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Velbert?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Velbert is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath with a 4.9-star rating from 6 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"