Best forest trails in Leichlingen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Leichlingen 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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- 4.5 (27)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPromising and varied excursion in Brachhausen near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting round for a small nature adventure, which leads to the Sengbachtalsperre. Highlights of the tour: - Interesting local flora and fauna - Opportunities for viewing - Delightful natural landscapes - Sengbachtalsperre
- 4.6 (50)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike on the A2 loop can be started in Bergerhof or at the Weltersbachtal hiking car park. The route is all about beautiful brook meadows: Following the Schmerbach you get to the valley of the Weltersbach (here you can discover many rare birds and amphibians) and later to the valley of the Roderbach. The latter two stream valleys are under nature protection - dogs must be kept on a leash in these...
- 4.4 (26)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried and family-friendly excursion near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Great hiking trail that takes you past the Diepental dam. An idyllic tour that is also very suitable for children. Highlights of the tour: - Dam Diepental - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.9 (12)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVersatile and charming hiking tour in Bergerhof near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through an idyllic and diverse landscape. Whether meadows, country lanes or a piece of forest. Highlights of the tour: - Versatile ways - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.1 (10)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIdyllic and varied hiking tour near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour starts and ends in Leysiefen and leads through charming villages, beautiful fields and enchanting meadows. The beautiful flower city has many beautiful meadow orchards and fruit trees that bloom in spring. Highlights of the tour: - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna - Pretty natural scenery
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·20.5 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrDiverse MTB route in North Rhine-Westphalia. At the beginning of the lap, some technique is certainly necessary, but that lags in the further course, the paths become wider again and at the latest from the dam of the Sengbachtalsperre the lap goes into the comfortable part with beautiful views and a great descent to Rüdenstein. Highlights of the route: Solingen Haasenmühle, Wippe, Hintenweiswinkel, Rüden, Hohenscheid Castle, Glüder, Burg Castle, Sengbachtalsperre dam, Witzhelden, Herscheid,...
- 3.2 (14)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial hiking trail near Leichlingen in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads south of Leichlingen along the Weltersbachtal nature reserve and the Diepental dam through the surrounding area near Leichlingen, which is part of the Bergisches Land nature park. Highlights: - Dam Diepental - Weltersbachtal nature reserve - Hiking in the Bergisches Land nature park
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic circular hike in the Wupper valley. The starting point is Oberbüscherhof. You go downhill, cross the Wupper and move upstream on both wide and narrow paths and paths along the Wupperberge to Glüder. In the Balkhauser Kotten Museum you can visit an original, water-powered knife sharpening workshop. You hike again over the Wupper and the dam of the Sengbachtalsperre. It continues with a view of the flowing Wupper on narrow paths through the wooded Wupper Mountains back to the starting...
- 5.0 (4)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hiking car park in Witzhelden is the starting point of the A1 loop trail. The route leads through fields and small forested areas to Wersbach. Roads with moderate traffic are crossed several times. Highlights of the route: - idyllic open landscapes - Witzhelden - Wersbach - hiking trail along the Altenbach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Leichlingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Leichlingen is Die Wupperberge zwischen Haasenmühle und Schloss Burg 2. This trail is estimated to be 20.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Leichlingen?
Leichlingen: With an ascent of 3,244 ft, Die Wupperberge zwischen Haasenmühle und Schloss Burg 2 has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Wupper-Balkhausen-Sengbachtalsperre with 2,093 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Leichlingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Leichlingen is Wupper-Balkhausen-Sengbachtalsperre with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.