Best forest trails in Solingen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Solingen 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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- 4.7 (86)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly excursion with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and end are at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will encounter a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Cute natural landscapes - Diederich stamp
- 4.6 (86)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful views, both of the river valley, as well as a lot of greenery and rock, await you. Walking shoes are a must! The route is suitable for people with a sure footing. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna
- 4.5 (80)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrScenic hiking tour in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this hike, hikers are repeatedly rewarded with beautiful views of the dam, Burg Castle, and the surrounding forests. From the parking lot in Glüder, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the beautiful low mountain range landscape. In Unterburg (Wupper) and Oberburg (Schloss Burg), route boards provide information about other hiking opportunities. The Sengbachtalsperre was built in 1903 and is one of the oldest drinking water...
- 4.7 (55)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrVaried hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop starts at Solingen-Schaberg railroad station and leads through beautiful and varied natural landscapes. Passing the Diederichtempel temple, the trail follows the course of the Wupper. You soon reach Burg Castle, where there are several places to stop for refreshments. The route leads through forest and open countryside via Dorperhof back to the starting point. There are always great views. Highlights: -...
- 4.6 (56)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistoric and scenic hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Angerscheid hiking car park on the Klingenpfad trail and leads through the beautiful nature reserve of the valley and slopes of the Wupper with its side streams. A special highlight is a visit to Schloss Burg. There is a museum, various cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights of the hike: - Wupper bridge Wiesenkotten - Sengbach dam - Schloss Burg (Castle Burg)
- 4.6 (32)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the famous Burg Castle, which is of course worth a visit! The route explores the area south and west of the castle. It crosses the hills and forests and crosses the Sengbachtalsperre. Then it goes north, where it finally meets the Wupper. The trail leads along the Wupper back to the castle. Highlights of the hike: - Castle Burg - Sengbachtalsperre - Wupper
- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop in the Wupper valley, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop starts at the Glüderstrasse/Wupper parking lot and leads from there along the Unter- and finally the Obergraben to the Wupper, whose southern bank finally leads to the historical highlight of the tour - Burg Castle. The castle can be visited for an entrance fee. On the northern bank of the Wupper, you return along the Willi Lohbach Trail. Highlights: - Castle Palace - idyllic Wuppertal
- 4.3 (23)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrFamily-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. The Wupper, which partly accompanies you on the hike, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Along the Wupper - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.5 (23)·Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 6–7 hrA nice tour through the Bergisches Land. You can get into the circuit at various points, here there is a parking lot near Wiesenkotten if you come from Solingen. The waymark is a B in a circle, but the signage is not always complete. It is worth visiting the Burg Castle and the Bergisches Museum.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Solingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Solingen is Velo Solingen RTF 116er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 71.9 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Solingen?
Solingen: With an ascent of 5,748 ft, Velo Solingen RTF 116er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Klingenpfad with 5,344 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Solingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Solingen is Schaberg - Schloss Burg along the Wupper with a 4.7-star rating from 55 reviews.
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- Wupper
- Kastelei
- Burg Hohenscheid
- Drei-Insel-Teich
- Teufelsklippen
- Ringwallanlage Wiesenkotten
- Kaiserlinde
- Sengbach Vorsperre
- Waldcamping Glüder
- Obergraben Kraftwerk
- Müngstener Brücke
- Turm - Kriegerdenkmal
- Sengbachtalsperre
- Hubraum
- Diederichstempel
- Pavillon Kamaradschaft Biene
- Heidegarten
- Fluchtburg Heidenkeller
- am Klingenpfaddenkmal
- Schloss Caspersbroich