Best wildlife trails in Velbert
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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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- 4.6 (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...
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrDog-friendly and scenic hike near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A charming hiking trail in Kupferdreh near Essen, which is perfect for a quiet weekend outing. The tour starts at the stop of the same name. There are also several paid parking spaces in the town, as well as cafés and restaurants to stop off at after the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 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
- 4.6 (9)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrIdyllic hiking tour with great views in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circuit starts at the Deilbacher Mühle hiking car park. Now it's on forest paths or little-used roads over to the Felderbachtal. Through the Felderbach back to the Deilbachtal. Highlights of the tour: - Picturesque natural landscapes - Great views of the Deilbachtal
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 2 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Velbert with Wülfrath. The path travels from Velbert through the Langenhorster Forest into the Hespertal Valley, passing brookside trails and agricultural fields toward Neviges. Hikers encounter cultural landmarks including Baroque Schloss Hardenberg and the Neviges Pilgrimage Church. Continuing past Düssel stream, the stage finishes near the Niederberg Museum in Wülfrath. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...
- 4.5 (6)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful, panoramic hiking trail in Elfringhauser Switzerland. After a few meters through the Kidneyhof district, a forest path runs parallel to the Felderbach. After almost 3 km it goes left, approx. 200 m along a road with little traffic until you turn right again into a forest path. Here it goes slightly uphill past the Eberg. Here you have a good view of the Felderbach valley. We continue to the Zipperberg on a little-used road. After approx. 5.3 km you turn right again into the forest....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Velbert?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Velbert is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath. This trail is estimated to be 14.2 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Velbert?
Velbert: With an ascent of 2,444 ft, Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Windrather Valley and Elfringhauser Switzerland with 1,568 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Velbert?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Velbert is Bergischer Weg Stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath with a 4.9-star rating from 6 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"