Best long 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...

Family-friendly hike with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land nature park. Especially in the summer time, the forest route offers a shady place. Highlights of the tour: - Bergisches Land Nature Park - Parking available - Accessible by bus and train - Bensberg Castle - Milchborntalweiher & Jungfrauenweiher - The Earth Castle

Ninth stage of the Cologne Trail around Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia. The start is at the Bensberg KVB line 1 stop, from where the trail leads through the Königsforst forest, to Monte Trodelöh and through the Wahner Heide. The destination is Wahn, where the "Porz-Wahn" stop is located, so the journey can be continued by public transport or the tenth stage of the hike can be started. Highlights: - shady forest - idyllic ponds

Picturesque hike with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land nature park. Especially in the summer time, the forest route offers a shady place. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Bergisches Land Nature Park - Parking available

The bike tour leads from Bergisch-Gladbach train station through the Königsforst state forest down to Rösrath and back again. In the settlement areas there are numerous restaurants and pubs that invite you to stop. From Rösrath you can also take the train back to Bergisch-Gladbach.

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...