Best forest trails in Velbert
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Velbert 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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- 4.4 (156)·Easy·4.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful, panoramic hiking and walking trail in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Kleine Schweiz hiking car park. The Schlammteiche ("mud ponds"), which invite you to take a break, are particularly beautiful on this tour. There are always very nice views of the limestone quarries and a restaurant at the starting point to stop off. Highlights: - Goat enclosure - Aurochs enclosure - Limestone quarries Silberberg/Rohdenhausen - Viewpoint to the Schlammteich
- 4.6 (35)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrCharming hike through Elfrinhauser Schweiz, North Rhine-Westphalia. South of Velbert-Langenberg in the south-west of Elfringhauser Schweiz lies the idyllic Windrath Valley. This circular hike leads uphill and downhill through the Windrath valley and the Deilbach valley in Elfringhauser Schweiz near Langenberg. Field, meadow and forest alternate again and again. Some sections run over and along country roads. The start and end of the hike are at the hikers' car park on Alaunstrasse. It is...
- 4.4 (27)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThe loop starts in Velber-Nierenhof. Follow the Gutsweg (signposted A2), which turns into a nature trail after a few hundred meters. There is a slight ascent up the Hölterberg. When you reach the tarmac road, the A2 hiking trail turns off to the right and continues along the tarmac road (hiking trail A3). After approx. 1 km you come to another road, here you take a sharp right downhill. After approx. 700 m, turn right again onto an unpaved path parallel to the Felderbach stream. After a...
- 4.5 (14)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful circular hike in Elfringhauser Schweiz, North Rhine-Westphalia A varied circular route through the Windrather Tal nature reserve and the Deilbachtal nature reserve, starting from the Nizza Bad car park. Reachable by bus and train (Bergische Schweiz stop). Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna
- 4.4 (21)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular loop in the Bergisches Land region, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful hike leads through the varied landscapes of Bergische Schweiz. In addition to plenty of rural idylls in the Deilbachtal nature reserve, some historic buildings and farmsteads along the route—natural paths through forests and meadows alternate with asphalted paths. Accessible by bus and train (a short walk from the Gartenheimstraße stop). There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 3.9 (16)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic hiking tour in Nierenhof, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful meadows and wide heights characterize this hike. The route leads to the Berger Hof farm, where there is also an animal enclosure. The district forest also delights with its shady trees, while the Jüttermannsberg is circumnavigated. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 4.2 (10)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming short hike to the Hordtberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Hike 790 is a beautiful, short route in nature around Langenberg. The route can be started at the parking lot of the RV site. From there it goes through the forest past the Langenberg transmitter to the 244 m high Hordtberg and the Bismarck Tower in Velbert. Through the forest and finally via the Pannerstraße, it goes back to the starting point. Highlights: - Transmitter Langenberg - local flora and fauna - Hordtberg - Bismarck...
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike in the Deilbachtal near Velbert in North Rhine-Westphalia This official route always runs from Deilbachmühle in the beautiful Deilbachtal, a designated nature reserve. The route passes shady forest areas and beautiful river locations. Highlights: - Deilbachtal nature reserve - shady forest paths - beautiful river landscapes
- 3.8 (11)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrVersatile and promising hiking excursion in Unterstadt near Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads to the Abtskücher pond. The path along the Rinderbach is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Fantastic views of the Abtskücher pond - Beautiful local flora and fauna - Along the Rinderbach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Velbert?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Velbert is 10-Flüsse-Tour. This trail is estimated to be 651.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Velbert?
Velbert: With an ascent of 61,899 ft, 10-Flüsse-Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath with 2,444 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Velbert?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Velbert is Deilbachtal Loop with a 4.4-star rating from 21 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Wodantal
- Pferdekoppel
- Ziegen-Gehege
- Auerochsengehege
- Hirsch-Gehege
- Hölterberg
- Bismarckturm Velbert
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Langenberg
- Hordtberg
- WoMo Stellplatz unter Saubrücke
- Schloß Hardenberg
- Burg Hardenberg
- Franziskanerkloster Hardenberg-Neviges
- Marienberg
- Jüdischer Friedhof Kuhlendahl
- Villa Petershall
- Kahlenberg
- Zwangarbeiterlager Langenberg / Rhld. Heegerstraße
- Löper Berg
- Gaststätte "Bergischer Hof"