Best partially-paved trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

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 -...

Popular circular route in Siegburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied circular route gives a small impression of the landscape below the Wahnbachtalsperre in its naturalness and change. The trail leads along quiet forest paths and asphalted roads. There are some lovely resting places and refreshment stops in Siegburg and Hennef. Around 800 years ago, followers of St. Francis found ideal conditions for a life of silence and seclusion from the world in the Wahnbach valley. A meadow above...

Panoramic, popular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Many great views await you on this route. From the Schöllerhof hiking car park, it goes along the river, through relaxing forest and across wide meadows. This circular hiking trail leads along the Dhünn and very close to the Dhünn dam and the third largest drinking water reservoir in Germany located there. Refreshments can be found on the way in Hüttchen. There is also a shelter in the forest just behind the...

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

Historic and scenic hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Angerscheid hiking car park on the Klingenpfad trail and leads through the beautiful nature reserve of the valley and slopes of the Wupper with its side streams. A special highlight is a visit to Schloss Burg. There is a museum, various cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights of the hike: - Wupper bridge Wiesenkotten - Sengbach dam - Schloss Burg (Castle Burg)

Popular and panoramic circular route trail in the Bergisches Land region. The trail leads along the Dhünn to the dam wall. The Große Dhünntalsperre is the second largest drinking water dam in Germany and also serves as flood protection. The path is pleasant and varied, but quite steep in places. The path can be muddy in places, especially at the start. The second part is on tarmac paths. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of...

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

Scenic circular route along the Wupper, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike explores the area around the Wupper and Dörpe rivers. The rivers in this area are particularly wide due to the presence of dams. The route leads mostly through wooded areas with views of the water, but also through some small settlements. It goes over forest floor, paved paths, road surfaces, through small villages, past fields and often through the forest, which adds variety. The hike lies within the boundaries of...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the famous Burg Castle, which is of course well worth a visit! The route explores the area to the south and west of the castle. It crosses the hills and forests and crosses the Sengbach dam. It then heads north, where it finally meets the Wupper. The route leads back to the castle along the Wupper. Highlights of the hike: - Burg Castle - Sengbach dam - Wupper

Varied circular trail near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is all about caves. There are numerous information boards along the way that provide information about caves and speleology in the region. The giant Windloch cave was only discovered in 2019 and is now the largest cave in North Rhine-Westphalia with a measured length of over 8,200 metres. The route leads along partly steep, narrow forest paths - good footwear and surefootedness are recommended. The effort...