Best forest trails in Engelskirchen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Engelskirchen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (58)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular route near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is all about "caves". Along the way you will find numerous information boards that provide information about the caves and caving in the region. The giant cave Windloch was only discovered in 2019 and is now the largest cave in North Rhine-Westphalia with a length of more than 8,200 meters. The route leads on partly steep, narrow forest paths - good shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. The effort is...
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrFantastic circular hike in Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful route with a long climb, located in the Bergisches Land nature park. Right at the beginning of the tour, you can explore the impressive Castle of Ehreshoven. Then it goes in the direction of wood through the beautiful forest. Highlights of the round: -Ehrehoven Castle - St. Laurentius in Hohkeppel
- 4.5 (7)·Hard·9.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Engelskirchen with Lindlar. From the Agger bridge in Engelskirchen, the trail climbs through forests toward Feckelsberg before descending into the Leppe Valley at Blumenau. Hikers ascend steep meadow paths to Rommersberg and pass the :metabolon innovation site. The trail continues through woodlands, meadows, and agricultural tracks via Eichholz and Voßbruch, finishing near the LVR Open-Air Museum in Lindlar. Overnight...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful hike through forests and to the Aggertal Cave - the longest cave in Rhineland-Palatinate. The cave is open between April 1 and November 1 from Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays between 10 am and 5 pm. The hike starts at the parking lot right next to the "Aggertalhöhle" bus stop. It is therefore easy to travel by train to Ründeroth and from there by bus. There are cafés and restaurants in the village. Highlights: - Aggertal...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque and scenic excursion through the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and finish are at the car park in Huelsen near Loope and then lead through the enchanting Loopebachtal nature reserve. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty views in the Bergisches Land nature park - Interesting local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes in the nature reserve Loopebachtal
- 3.7 (4)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPicturesque, idyllic circular hike near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts in Engelskirchen an der Agger and initially leads comfortably along the river and reservoir. Then it goes steeply uphill on beautiful forest paths. For these efforts you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the region. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended for some passages in wet...
- 3.5 (2)·Moderate·8.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis circular hiking trail begins in Ründeroth at the parking lot. However, there is also a train station not far from the start of the route, so that the route can be reached by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Brand head - High lookout - Observation tower Hohe Warte - Agger - forest stream - Aggertal Cave - Haldy Tower
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a loop trail rich in idyllic landscapes and villages that starts in Ruenderoth (if you arrive by bus or train, there is a short access route to the starting point of the hike). From the Agger valley you hike through Remerscheid, Rodt and Wahlscheid, among other places. Highlights of the hike: - Wahlscheid - Agger valley - pretty forests
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Engelskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Engelskirchen is Bergischer Panoramasteig. This trail is estimated to be 151.3 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Engelskirchen?
Engelskirchen: With an ascent of 27,460 ft, Bergischer Panoramasteig has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Kaltenbach with 2,073 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Engelskirchen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Engelskirchen is Bergischer Panoramasteig Stage 1: Ründeroth – Lindlar with a 4.5-star rating from 7 reviews.
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- Schönes Ründeroth
- Windloch
- Aggertalhöhle
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Am Alten Freibad Engelskirchen
- Schutzhütte "Aggerblick"
- Schloß Ehreshoven
- Zwergendorf
- Der Strenger Hammer
- Ehreshovener Stausee
- Hängebrücke in Kastor
- Hohe Warte
- Mühlenberghöhle
- Stausee Ohl-Grünscheid
- Mühlenberg
- Aggertallehöhle Ründeroth
- Hundskopf
- Hüttenberg
- Brandskopf
- Steimelsberg
- Großer Borrberg