Best backpacking trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Picturesque stretch of the Sieg natural trail This section begins and ends with historic buildings in Blankenberg and Merten - in between the path leads through cool stream valleys, over open meadows and beech forests. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Blankenberg outer bailey - St.Katharina Church Blankenberg - former Merten monastery - Merten Castle

A nice tour through the Bergisches Land. You can get into the circuit at various points, here there is a parking lot near Wiesenkotten if you come from Solingen. The waymark is a B in a circle, but the signage is not always complete. It is worth visiting the Burg Castle and the Bergisches Museum.

Seventh natural stage of the Cologne Trail in North Rhine-Westphalia. This is probably the greenest of the 11 stages of the Cologne Trail! The starting point is the "Thielenbruch" streetcar stop. It goes through the shady Gierather Forest and to the Bensberg Lake with its barbecue hut. There are also places to stop for refreshments nearby. The route continues along the small Hasselbach stream and to the "Cox" mine, which used to be a dolomite mine. Today, the protected area provides a...

A varied section of the natural trail in Sieg im Siegtal, North Rhine-Westphalia. It goes through mixed and coniferous forests and valleys, over wide fields and heights with wonderful views of the Siebengebirge. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects - Mill - historical buildings in Auel and Blankenberg

Scenic section of the Sieg nature trail A varied hike on the Natursteig Sieg nature trail. The route leads along several sections of the Sieg river and offers a good balance of sunny meadow paths, forest trails and streams. The route is very hilly overall and leads partly along tarmac roads. This stage goes up and down wooded heights to the Sieg on sometimes narrow and steep paths. Nature and the views of the floodplains to the full can be enjoyed. Highlights: - Windeck museum village -...

Idyllic stretch of the Sieg natural trail This stage leads through beech and pine forests, over the southern mountain ranges of the Nutschied, open meadows and through picturesque stream valleys. You can enjoy the unique and busy tranquility of nature. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects

A scenic section of the natural trail in Sieg in the Bergisches Land The quality hiking trail "Natursteig Sieg" offers almost 200 km of pure hiking pleasure from Siegburg to Mudersbach. It leads through lonely natural landscapes of the Siegtal, past many cultural sights and inspires with impressive river landscapes and wonderful views. This extraordinary hiking trail is not characterized by wide hiking trails, but rather narrow paths and a demanding route. This section of the route leads...

This route follows the fourth stage of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Gräfrath with Solingen-Burg. From Gräfrath, the trail passes the Fauna Zoo, winds through the Klosterbusch, and descends to the Wupper River. It climbs through the Burgholz Arboretum and passes industrial landmarks such as the Manuelskotten and the Bergische Museumsbahn. The trail continues through the Morsbach Valley to the Müngsten Bridge Park and along the banks of the Wupper to Solingen-Burg, home to the...

This route follows stage 5 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Solingen-Burg with Altenberg. Departing Solingen-Burg, the path traverses steep slopes along the Wupper River through Solingen and Leichlingen, passing old grinding mills, one of Germany's oldest reservoirs, and the historic Lambertsmühle near Burscheid. Hikers enjoy sweeping views extending to Cologne Cathedral before reaching Altenberg, home to the famous Altenberger Dom. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...

This route follows stage 1 of the Bergischer Panoramasteig and connects Engelskirchen with Lindlar. From the Agger bridge in Engelskirchen, the trail climbs through forests toward Feckelsberg before descending into the Leppe Valley at Blumenau. Hikers ascend steep meadow paths to Rommersberg and pass the :metabolon innovation site. The trail continues through woodlands, meadows, and agricultural tracks via Eichholz and Voßbruch, finishing near the LVR Open-Air Museum in Lindlar. Overnight...