Best hard trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

The famous circuit in the Königsforst near Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Königsforst is a nature reserve, FFH, and bird sanctuary east of Cologne. The Königsforst, part of the Bergische Heideterrasse, has been a popular excursion destination for people living in Cologne for a long time - archbishops and nobles have already hiked here. This route starts at the forest's southwestern entrance, runs along Steinbruchsweg, and then turns onto Rathausen-Forsbachweg. With a bit of luck,...

Varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route starts at Solingen-Schaberg railway station and leads through beautiful and varied natural landscapes. Passing the Diederich temple, the trail follows the course of the Wupper. The route soon reaches Burg Castle, where there are several places to stop for refreshments. The route leads through forest and open countryside via Dorperhof back to the starting point. There are great views again and...

Popular circular route in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Talsperreweg is a constant up and down path around the Wahnbach reservoir. Narrow and demanding - mostly natural - paths leave no room for boredom. There are many beautiful views of the dam. Parking is available at the dam or at the hiking car park in Wolperath. Highlights: - natural paths - streams and rivers - viewpoints - numerous display boards along the themed trail for obtaining drinking water

Scenic mountain bike tour around the Dhünntalsperre dam, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Große Dhünntalsperre dams the water of the Große Dhünn, which flows together with the Kleine Dhünn here. The dam is a drinking water reservoir, i.e. direct access is prohibited and water sports, including swimming, are forbidden. The route leads almost completely around the dam with some gentle ups and downs and beautiful viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Dhünntalsperre - Local flora and fauna -...

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.

The 25-kilometre route begins and ends at the market square in Wipperfürth. The route leads as a circular route through the Bergisches Land region, past various regional points and through several small villages. The landscape is characterised by the typical features of the Bergisches Land region, which are presented to hikers along the entire route. The hiking trail runs along a 25-kilometre loop, starting and finishing in the centre of Wipperfürth. The tour is designed to give an...

Panoramic circular hiking trail near Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular walk, which is a real treat, enchants with a successful mix of fantastic views of the Wupper valley, which resembles a deep canyon, and idyllic forest passages. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the natural paths can be muddy after rainfall. There are two places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Half-timbered houses - NSG floodplain of the lower Sengbach valley - marvellous views of the...

Scenic hike around the Grosse Dhünntalsperre dam, North Rhine-Westphalia. The varied circular route through the forests, meadows and villages around the dam leads along easy paths, which are also signposted as official paths. The circular trail starts at the Eichholz car park, but can of course be started anywhere else. There are plenty of benches to take a short break or even larger rest areas. There are some beautiful views of the reservoir. Highlights: - Great views - Varied route

Beautiful, adventurous hiking trail in the town of Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route passes through the town of Blankenberg and through attractive cultural and natural landscapes in the surrounding area. Highlights along the route include Merten Monastery, Blankenberg Castle and the idyllic Ahrenbach valley. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views - Interesting local flora and fauna