Best backpacking trails in Wipperfürth

This route follows stage 6 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Wipperfürth with Marienheide. From Wipperfürth, the trail runs through the Wuppertal valley along undulating paths offering views across the Bergisches Land. Walkers pass the Lingesetalsperre dam before the route ends at the historic pilgrimage town of Marienheide. Accommodation is available at inns and hotels in the villages; wild camping is prohibited in North Rhine-Westphalia. You should carry drinking water with you,...

Varied section of the Wupper Trail in the Bergisches Land region On this section, you can discover the rich history of the villages along the Wupper. There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Wipperfürth old town - "Zornige Ameise" restaurant with sandy beach - Historic old town of Hückeswagen with castle and local history museum

Section of the Wupperweg The construction of the Wuppertal Dam fundamentally changed the Krebsöger Valley and the villages in it. Here you walk in the footsteps of this major construction project and can also visit two other dams. From Wipperfürth, the route leads across open meadows to the Neyetalsperre, from there to the Bevertalsperre and finally via Bückeswagen to the Wuppertalsperre. There are refreshment stops along the way.