Best wildflower trails in Leverkusen

The name of the idyllic fruit path says it all - it starts at NaturGut Ophoven and it goes through open terrain and past many fruit trees. Again and again there are information boards that explain the goal of preserving the ever rarer orchards. You can stop in the Claashäuschen and, if you want, shorten the route.

Easy circular route through the nature reserve. A real insider tip for bird lovers (69 species were found here in 2015) and wildlife watching. A real highlight are the cattle and water buffalo, which ensure natural grazing of the former gravel pit (please do not feed!). Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the reserve.

Especially in the nature reserve on Hornpottweg you can watch birds and other wild animals great. You shouldn't miss the water buffalo and cattle in the old gravel pit, which can be watched but not fed. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the entire nature reserve.

Relaxed loop trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful and, despite a few small climbs, quite comfortable hike between Bergisch Neukirchen, Junkersholz and Pattscheid. The route enchants with a successful mixture of forest paths, field landscapes and a wooded stream valley. Highlights of the hike: - Bergisch Neukirchen - Detour to the Murbachtalsperre (optional) - Murbach - pretty woodland

The route always goes through the forest on mostly good and wide paths. Only after heavy rain is the route a bit muddy in places. The route can be walked all year round. You only come across other people, cyclists and dogs every now and then. The route is more frequented at the weekend.

The waymark for this varied tour through Bergisch-Neukirchen and along the Wupper is a white A7 on a black background.

Popular loop trail near Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. After you have completed the first 1.5 km close to the motorway, you walk in a beautiful loop through the valleys of the Dhuenn and the Wupper. On the way back, a visit to the Reuschenberg wildlife park is worthwhile (note the opening times). Highlights of the hike: - Wupper - Dhuenn - House Wambach - Reuschenberg wildlife park (optional) - Aquila Park Leverkusen