Best long trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Panoramic circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads around the Sengbach reservoir, one of the oldest German drinking water reservoirs, which was built around 1900. At the beginning and end of the tour there are some steep climbs and descents. Sturdy shoes are recommended. If you wish, you can take a detour to Burg Castle. Start at the free Eschbachstraße hikers' car park. There are cafés and restaurants to stop at at the starting point. Highlights: - Castle Burg

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,...

Scenic hiking tour in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this hike, hikers are repeatedly rewarded with beautiful views of the dam, Burg Castle, and the surrounding forests. From the parking lot in Glüder, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the beautiful low mountain range landscape. In Unterburg (Wupper) and Oberburg (Schloss Burg), route boards provide information about other hiking opportunities. The Sengbachtalsperre was built in 1903 and is one of Germany's oldest drinking...

Popular circular route in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the Müngsten Bridge Park parking lot, the route takes you along the Wupper to Castle Burg with a view. The final ascent to the castle can be done on foot or by cable car (subject to a fee). The paths are partly steep and rocky. There are places to stop for refreshments, and the path can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Castle - Castle cable car - St. Martin's Chapel - Müngsten Bridge -...

Scenic 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...

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

Popular circular route near Odenthal, North Rhine-Westphalia Pretty villages, historic mills and quiet forest paths - all this can be expected on this varied tour between Burscheid and the Great Dhünntalsperre. A large part of the way is accompanied by picturesque rivers such as the Eifgenbach, the Linnefe or the Dhünn. There are places to stop. Accessible by bus and train (bus stop: Schöllerhof hiking car park). The route is popular, so it can get quite crowded on weekends. Highlights: -...

Picturesque and scenic hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The route starts at the Gelpetal hiking car park and follows the Geipel southwards. It returns via Westen and Heidt along idyllic Saalscheid forest paths. A particular highlight of the tour is the Ronsdorf reservoir. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Ronsdorf reservoir

Panoramic circular trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the shortest route around the Neyetalsperre dam. Mostly on gravel paths, the route leads through a beautiful and varied landscape. Gravel paths dominate without any significant gradients and always with a view of the water. You can stop for refreshments at the start/end point at Christian's Restaurant. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Great views of the Neyetalsperre dam -...