Best trails near Wupper
4.5(239 reviews)
Wupper: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Wupper: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wupper are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (85)·Moderate·5.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly and scenic excursion in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will come across a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Nice natural landscapes - Diederich stamp
- 4.6 (54)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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 -...
- 4.7 (29)·Moderate·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPicturesque hike in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike begins and ends at the Eschbachstrasse hiking car park by the castle cable car. From here, it is possible to take the cable car up to Schloss Burg, Oberburg. From there, the route continues through picturesque Wuppertal, always following the river that gives it its name, via Unterburg to Wiesenkotten until shortly after Diedrichstempel, where the road leads back in a southerly direction on the other side of the...
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Not far from the Müngsten Bridge, you can also cross the Wupper using the suspension ferry. Please note the opening times https://www.haus-muengsten.de/schwebefaehre. Refreshment stops are available on this route. There is also the option of travelling by bus and train. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.7 (19)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried excursion in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at the Herbert Schade sports centre. It runs along the west side of the Wupper and offers great views of the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna
- 4.8 (16)·Hard·59.9 km·Est. 17–18.5 hrOfficial route of the Röntgenlauf ("X-Ray Run") on ultra-marathon distance The Röntgenlauf has taken place once a year since 2001 on the last Sunday in October in Remscheid. The main ultramarathon competition runs 63.3 km for the most part on the Röntgen Trail - the circular route leads once around Remscheid and was named in honor of Remscheider Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of X-rays. It's varied through beautiful valleys, along typical Bergisch half-timbered houses and historical...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·53.6 km·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrBy bike, suspension ferry, cable car and suspension railway through the Bergisches Land region: the route starts at the car park of Mirk station in Wuppertal. From there, you cycle along various routes towards Gräfrath and Solingen. A short detour from the cycle path to the tranquil town of Gräfrath offers a short break in an ice cream parlour or coffee house. Solingen is followed by a great long, wooded descent to the Müngsten Bridge Park. There you take the transporter bridge and cycle...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·25.6 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried route section in the Bergisches Land The region around Remscheid and Solingen is known for its tool and blade production - this began early on and the power of the Wupper also played an important role here. Highlights: - Müngsten Bridge Park - Küllenhahn Ribbon Weaving Museum - Bergisches Tram Museum Kohlfurth
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis continuous trail explores the forested heart of the Bergisches Land Nature Park, weaving along the winding river slopes of the Wupper Valley between Remscheid and Solingen. Shaded paths guide hikers past dense broadleaf woods, rocky outcrops, and peaceful waterside meadows. A major focal point along the loop is the historic Müngstener Brücke, Germany’s highest railway arch bridge, spanning high above the valley floor. Farther along the route, paths ascend toward the perched complex of...
- Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 15–16.5 hrMTB circuit, the Bergische Weg and Eifgental. Some fitness is an advantage and, depending on the time of year, don't be afraid of mud and sludge, especially in the Eifgener Bachtal area. Route highlights: Solingen Höhscheid, Fürkelt, Widdert, Obenrüden, Fähr, Diepentalsperre, Burscheid, Sträßchen, Eifgenbach, Rausmühle, Neuemühle, Wermelskirchen, Preyersmühle, Eschbachtal to Solingen Burg. Continue via Müngsten, mountain railway route to the corkscrew route Solingen Südpark
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wupper?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wupper. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wupper?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wupper is Müngsten: Links und rechts der Wupper, which has a 4.6 star rating from 85 reviews. This trail is 5.8 km long with an elevation gain of 265 m.
What is the longest trail near Wupper?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wupper is Röntgenlauf Remscheid. This trail is estimated to be 59.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wupper?
Wupper: With an ascent of 1,737 m, Röntgenlauf Remscheid has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Solingen - Burscheid with 1,536 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wupper?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wupper is Röntgenlauf Remscheid with a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews.
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- Wupper
- Kastelei
- Burg Hohenscheid
- Drei-Insel-Teich
- Teufelsklippen
- Ringwallanlage Wiesenkotten
- Kaiserlinde
- Sengbach Vorsperre
- Waldcamping Glüder
- Obergraben Kraftwerk
- Müngstener Brücke
- Turm - Kriegerdenkmal
- Sengbachtalsperre
- Hubraum
- Diederichstempel
- Pavillon Kamaradschaft Biene
- Heidegarten
- Fluchtburg Heidenkeller
- am Klingenpfaddenkmal
- Schloss Caspersbroich