Best forest trails in Wermelskirchen
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Wermelskirchen 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 (70)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic and family-friendly hiking excursion in Wermelskirchen around the Dhünntalsperre, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful circular hike leads around the Große Dhünn pre-dam. A wonderful view of the water awaits you, which lies like a quiet mountain lake on the Great Dhünn Dam. There are numerous benches and rest areas that invite you to linger and have a picnic Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of and around the Great...
- 4.6 (33)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Water, forest and meadows characterize the loop trail D4 - Naturwelten, which begins at the Dahl hiking car park and leads around the Kleine Dhuenn reservoir. The picturesquely beautiful valley of the Ledderbach and great views of the Great Dhuenntalsperre round off the hiking experience. Highlights of the hike: - Grosse Dhuenntalsperre nature reserve - Dam Vorsperre Kleine Dhuenn - Grosse Ledder
- 4.5 (18)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLeisurely circular hike around Hinterhufe, North Rhine-Westphalia The Hufe bus stop on Hilfringhauser Straße is the start and end point of this route. From there you can prepare yourself for a relaxed short hike through forest and meadows. You can stop off at the Neuemühle restaurant about halfway along the route (Thursday-Sunday). Highlights: - Path along the Braunsberger Bach - relaxed ways
- 4.6 (17)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic loop in the Bergisches Land region near Wermelskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop starts at the "Eifgen Wanderparkplatz" and leads through the idyllic Eifgenbachtal valley and in a curve on higher paths back to the starting point. The hike leads across sunny meadows and through shady sections of forest. It is worth stopping off at the Neuemühle mill. The watermill with its grinder and water wheel has been preserved and is known today for its potato specialties...
- 4.5 (17)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly and promising running circuit in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land nature park. The route can be reached by bus. Stop is Haus-Vogelsang. There are also parking spaces nearby. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes
- 4.5 (12)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPicturesque 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. Highlights of the tour: - Through the Bergisches Land nature park - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Refreshments available
- 3.4 (6)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis is a scenic little route through the woods and hills around Wermelskirchen. It also passes through some small villages along the way, including Kallenberg, Buchholzen and Eipringhausen. On the way you can also see the different types of flowers. Overall, this is a fairly easy hike, good for jogging or walking the dog.
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrVersatile circular hike in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the village of Dhünn you go to the dam of the same name. The way there is quite easy to walk and leads alternately through villages, forest or fields. Arrived at the intersection of the small and large Dhünn you have a beautiful view over the water. On the way back you will pass the Kalkenberg where you can enjoy a beautiful view before the route ends. Highlights: - Purder Bach - Thin - Big...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Wermelskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Wermelskirchen is Wermelskirchen - Dabringhausen - Seilscheid. This trail is estimated to be 21.8 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Wermelskirchen?
Wermelskirchen: With an ascent of 3,330 ft, Wermelskirchen - Dabringhausen - Seilscheid has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bergischer Panoramasteig Stage 4: Wermelskirchen – Radevormwald with 2,536 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Wermelskirchen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Wermelskirchen is Von Dünn zur Talsperre über Bockhacken und Unterberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.