Best backpacking trails in Bergisch Gladbach

Seventh natural stage of the Cologne Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This is probably the greenest of the 11 stages of the Cologne Trail! The starting point is the "Thielenbruch" streetcar stop. It goes through the shady Gierather Forest and to the Bensberg Lake with its barbecue hut. There are also places to stop for refreshments nearby. The route continues along the small Hasselbach stream and to the "Cox" mine, which used to be a dolomite mine. Today, the protected area provides a...

This route follows stage 7 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Bergisch Gladbach-Bensberg with Overath. Leaving Bensberg, the path leads through the Milchborn Valley past scenic ponds before crossing into the Königsforst forest, passing Monte Troodelöh—the highest point in Cologne—and offering distant views of Cologne Cathedral. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited in North Rhine-Westphalia. Hikers should carry potable water, though...