Best backpacking trails in Wermelskirchen

This route follows stage 4 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Dhünn with Radevormwald. Departing Dhünn, the trail traverses gently rolling hills toward historic Hückeswagen, known for its slate-fronted houses and castle complex. It then follows the Wupper Valley past the Wuppertalsperre reservoir before ascending to Radevormwald, known locally as the "City on the Heights." Guesthouses and hotels provide overnight stays in nearby towns; wild camping is prohibited in North...

Stage 2 of the Bergisch Panorama Cycle Path. The second section of the Bergisch Panorama Cycle Path leads for almost 66km from Wermelskirchen via the castle town of Hückeswagen to the historic Hanseatic city of Wipperfürth. After Wipperfürth, you leave the Bergisches Land and head to the low mountain range of the Sauerland. Passing the Kerspe dam, Lingeset dam and Brucher dam it goes to Marienheide with the spa park "Heilteich", which is suitable as a stopover. From Marienheide the cycle...