Best backpacking trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Picturesque section of the Sieg nature trail This section begins and ends with historic buildings in Blankenberg and Merten - in between, the trail leads through cool stream valleys, open meadows and beech forests. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Blankenberg outer bailey - St Catherine's Church in Blankenberg - Former Merten monastery - Merten Castle

A beautiful tour through the Bergisches Land. You can join the loop at various points, and a car park near Wiesenkotten is a good place to start if you are coming from Solingen. The hiking sign is a B in a circle, but the signposting is not always complete. Burg Castle and the Bergisches Museum are well worth a visit.

Seventh natural stage of the Cologne Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This is probably the greenest of the 11 stages of the Cologne Trail! The starting point is the "Thielenbruch" tram stop. It goes through the shady Gierather Forest and to the Bensberg Lake with its barbecue hut. There are also refreshment stops nearby. The route continues along the small Hasselbach stream and to the "Cox" mine, which used to be a dolomite mine. Today, the protected area provides a habitat for rare animals...

Varied section of the Natursteig Sieg in the Siegtal valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. It leads through mixed and coniferous forests and valleys, across wide fields and heights with wonderful views of the Siebengebirge. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views - Müschmühle mill - Historic buildings in Auel and Blankenberg

Scenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg nature trail. The route leads along several sections of the Sieg river and offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and streams. The route is very hilly overall and leads partly along tarmac roads. This stage goes up and down wooded heights to the Sieg on sometimes narrow and steep paths. Nature and the views of the floodplains to the full can be enjoyed. Highlights: - Windeck museum village -...

Idyllic section of the Sieg nature trail This stage leads through beech and pine forests, over the southern ridges of the Nutschied, open meadows and through picturesque stream valleys. You can enjoy the unique and peaceful tranquillity of nature. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

Scenic section of the Natursteig Sieg in the Bergisches Land region The "Natursteig Sieg" quality hiking trail offers almost 200 kilometres of pure hiking pleasure from Siegburg to Mudersbach. It leads through the secluded natural landscapes of the Sieg Valley, past many cultural sights and delights with impressive river landscapes and marvellous views. This extraordinary hiking trail is characterised by narrow paths and a challenging route rather than wide hiking trails. This section of...

This route follows the fourth stage of the Bergischer Weg and links Solingen-Gräfrath with Solingen-Burg. From Gräfrath, the route passes the Fauna Wildlife Park, through the Klosterbusch and down to the River Wupper. It climbs through the Burgholz Arboretum and passes industrial heritage sites such as the Manuelskotten and the Bergische Museumsbahn. The route continues through the Morsbach Valley to the Müngsten Bridge Park and along the banks of the Wupper to Solingen-Burg, home to the...

This route follows stage 5 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Burg with Altenberg. Departing Solingen-Burg, the path traverses steep slopes along the Wupper River through Solingen and Leichlingen, passing old grinding mills, one of Germany's oldest reservoirs, and the historic Lambertsmühle near Burscheid. Hikers enjoy sweeping views extending to Cologne Cathedral before reaching Altenberg, home to the famous Altenberger Dom. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...

This route follows stage 1 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Engelskirchen with Lindlar. From the Agger bridge in Engelskirchen, the trail climbs through forests toward Feckelsberg before descending into the Leppe Valley at Blumenau. Hikers ascend steep meadow paths to Rommersberg and pass the :metabolon innovation site. The trail continues through woodlands, meadows, and agricultural tracks via Eichholz and Voßbruch, finishing near the LVR Open-Air Museum in Lindlar. Overnight...