Best lake trails in Wermelskirchen
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Explore the most popular lake 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
- 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...
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrHike along the small Dhünn to the bone mill. Via Bockhacken and Schückhausen to the Purder Bach and further to the Großer Dhünn. After the Neumühle a little further along the reservoir, then back north over the heights. Start: hiking parking lot below the church (Staehlsmühler Straße), alternatively also hiking parking lot at the Neumühle. Refreshments: only in Dhünn Markers: A3 from Dhünn to the bone mill. X19 to the Great Dhünn. To the reservoir without a marker, then a white square to Dhünn.
- Hard·14 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrThis 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...
- Hard·41.5 mi·Est. 17.5–19 hrStage 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Wermelskirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Wermelskirchen is Bergischer Panorama-Radweg Etappe 2: Wermelskirchen - Olpe. This trail is estimated to be 41.5 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Wermelskirchen?
Wermelskirchen: With an ascent of 4,996 ft, Bergischer Panorama-Radweg Etappe 2: Wermelskirchen - Olpe has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Wermelskirchen - Dabringhausen - Seilscheid with 3,330 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Wermelskirchen?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Wermelskirchen is Von Dünn zur Talsperre über Bockhacken und Unterberg with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.