Best forest trails in Waldbröl

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#1 - From Waldbroel to the Hochbehaelter Freiheit
3.9 (6)·Easy·2.8 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Relaxed loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike leads through the pretty forest areas south of Waldbroel. Nice route for a walk with the whole family or a run with dogs. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful forest trails - Hiking trail along the Waldbroelbach - Hochbehaelter Freiheit
#2 - Von Waldbröl nach Nümbrecht
4.0 (2)·Hard·13.7 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hr
This route corresponds to the hike "Waldbröl - Nümbrecht - Nümbrecht-Ödinghausen" from the hiking guide "Berg.Wege".
#3 - Von Waldbröl entlang dem Waldbrölbach
4.2 (3)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#4 - Von Hahn durch den Kuckshardt
3.6 (3)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#5 - Von Waldbröl ins Homburger Ländchen
2.6 (5)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Beautiful hiking trail from Waldbröl to Nümbrecht and Homburg Castle in North Rhine-Westphalia Highlights: - beautiful forest paths - Forest Kuckshardt - Thick stones - Humburg Castle near Nümbrecht
#6 - Bergischer Panoramasteig Etappe 11: Waldbröl - Nümbrecht
Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
This route follows stage 11 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Waldbröl with Nümbrecht. Leaving Waldbröl, the trail traverses open fields and meadows along the slopes of the upper Waldbrölbach Valley into the Homburger Ländchen. Before reaching the end of the stage, hikers climb the observation tower at "Lindchen" for views extending across the Bergisches Land to the Siebengebirge and Eifel ranges. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in nearby towns; wild camping...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Waldbröl?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Waldbröl is Bergischer Panoramasteig Etappe 11: Waldbröl - Nümbrecht. This trail is estimated to be 14.1 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Waldbröl?

Waldbröl: With an ascent of 1,512 ft, Von Waldbröl nach Nümbrecht has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bergischer Panoramasteig Etappe 11: Waldbröl - Nümbrecht with 1,453 ft of elevation gain.