Best wildlife 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 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...

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

Wonderful and varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Always along the water, it goes around the Genkeltalsperre dam. The hiking sign is a white A4 on a black background. Highlights of the route: - beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - great views of and around the Genkeltalsperre dam

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 -...

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

Popular circular route in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Idyllic waters, some magnificent views into the valley of the Gelpe and several beautiful nature reserves await hikers on this circular route north of Remscheid. One of the highlights is the Ronsdorfer Talsperre, also known as the Saalbachtalsperre. The tour can be reached by bus (bus stop: Clemenshammer Brücke). Highlights of the hike: - Ronsdorfer Talsperre (Saalbachtalsperre). - Field and forest paths -...

A scenic and varied excursion in Brachhausen near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting tour for a little nature adventure that leads to the Sengbach dam. Highlights of the tour: - Interesting local flora and fauna - Viewing opportunities - Enchanting natural landscapes - Sengbach dam

Varied nature excursion around the Aggertalsperre, North Rhine-Westphalia. This interesting route leads along a route where the popular dam triathlon takes place every year. Alternately it goes through the picturesque landscape, but also parallel to a busy road. The rocky peninsula is an admirable natural gem - the views of and around the lake are always impressive! Refreshments are possible on the way. Highlights of the tour: - Aggertalsperre - Relics of Castle Zinne - historic ramparts -...