Best forest trails in Wermelskirchen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wermelskirchen 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 (70)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic and family-friendly hiking excursion in Wermelskirchen around the Dhünntalsperre dam, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular hike leads around the Große Dhünn reservoir. You can expect marvellous views of the water, which lies like a quiet mountain lake on the Große Dhünn dam. There are numerous benches and rest areas that invite you to linger and enjoy a picnic Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of and around...
- 4.5 (35)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Water, forest and meadows characterise the circular hike D4 - Naturwelten, which starts at the Dahl hiking car park and runs around the Kleine Dhünn reservoir. The picturesque valley of the Ledderbach stream and fantastic views of the Große Dhünntalsperre dam round off the hiking experience. Highlights of the hike: - Große Dhünntalsperre nature reserve - Small Dhünn reservoir dam - Great Ledder
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrLeisurely circular hike around Hinterhufe, North Rhine-Westphalia The Hufe bus stop on Hilfringhauser Straße is the start and end point of this route. From there, you can enjoy a relaxed short hike through woods and meadows. You can stop off at the Neuemühle restaurant about halfway along the route (Thursday-Sunday). Highlights: - Path along the Braunsberg stream - Relaxed paths
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic circular route in the Bergisches Land region near Wermelskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular route starts at the "Eifgen Wanderparkplatz" car park and leads through the idyllic Eifgenbachtal valley and in an arc on higher paths back to the starting point. The hike leads across sunny meadows and through shady sections of forest. It is worth stopping off at the Neuemühle mill. The watermill with its grinder and water wheel has been preserved and is known today...
- 3.4 (6)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis is a picturesque little route through the woods and hills around Wermelskirchen. It also passes through some small villages along the way, including Kallenberg, Buchholzen and Eipringhausen. You can also see the different types of flowers along the way. Overall, this is a fairly easy hike, which is great for jogging or walking the dog.
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque and scenic hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Through the Bergisches Land Nature Park - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Refreshment stops available
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly and scenic running circuit in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The route can be reached by bus. The bus stop is Haus-Vogelsang. There are also car parks nearby. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·21.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrVersatile circular hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts in the village of Dhünn and leads to the dam of the same name. The route there is quite easy to walk and leads alternately through villages, forests and fields. Once you arrive at the intersection of the Kleine and Große Dhünn, you have a beautiful view over the water. On the way back, you pass the Kalkenberg, where you can enjoy a beautiful view before the route ends. Highlights: - Purder...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wermelskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wermelskirchen is Wermelskirchen - Dabringhausen - Seilscheid. This trail is estimated to be 35.1 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wermelskirchen?
Wermelskirchen: With an ascent of 1,015 m, Wermelskirchen - Dabringhausen - Seilscheid has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bergischer Panoramasteig Stage 4: Wermelskirchen – Radevormwald with 773 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wermelskirchen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wermelskirchen is Von Dünn zur Talsperre über Bockhacken und Unterberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.