Best forest trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Panoramic loop in North Rhine-Westphalia This route leads around the Sengbach reservoir, one of the oldest German drinking water reservoirs, which was built around 1900. At the beginning and end of the tour there are some steep climbs and descents. Sturdy shoes are recommended. If you wish, you can take a detour to Burg Castle. Start at the free Eschbachstraße hikers' car park. There are cafés and restaurants to stop at at the starting point. Highlights: - Castle Burg

Family-friendly excursion with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start and end are at the Haus Müngsten car park, directly on the Wupper. You will encounter a few great bridges on the route, including the Napoleon Bridge and the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshments available - Accessible by bus and train - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Cute natural landscapes - Diederich stamp

Panoramic circular route in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful views, both of the river valley, as well as a lot of greenery and rock, await you. Walking shoes are a must! The route is suitable for people with a sure footing. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great prospects - Interesting local flora and fauna

Popular loop in the Königsforst near Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Königsforst is a nature reserve, FFH, and bird sanctuary east of Cologne. The Königsforst, part of the Bergische Heideterrasse, has been a popular excursion destination for people living in Cologne for a long time - archbishops and nobles have already hiked here. This route starts at the forest's southwestern entrance, ru onto Rathausen-Forsbachweg. With some luck, kingfishers, gray woodpeckers, ns along...

Scenic hiking tour in Schmidt, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this hike, hikers are repeatedly rewarded with beautiful views of the dam, Burg Castle, and the surrounding forests. From the parking lot in Glüder, which is subject to a charge, it goes through the beautiful low mountain range landscape. In Unterburg (Wupper) and Oberburg (Schloss Burg), route boards provide information about other hiking opportunities. The Sengbachtalsperre was built in 1903 and is one of the oldest drinking water...

Charming hiking trail in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads along the Steinbach stream, past the Wupper and into the Klosterbusch forest area. It leads into the Steinbachtal nature reserve with its devil's cliffs and under the canopy of the beautiful mixed forest. The hike is an excellent way to escape the city for a short relaxing tour. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Steinbachtal nature reserve with...

Popular loop in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. From the parking lot of the Müngsten Bridge Park, the route takes you along the Wupper to Castle Burg with a view. The final ascent to the castle can be done on foot or by cable car (subject to a fee). The paths are partly steep and rocky. There are places to stop for refreshments, and the path can be reached by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - Castle - Castle cable car - St. Martin's Chapel - Müngsten Bridge - magnificent...

Panoramic 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...

Family-friendly loop route with great views in the Bergusches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Strundetal nature reserve runs along both sides of the Strunde between Gut Schiff and Lochermühle. This route leads from the parking lot next to the St. Johann Baptist Church through the Strundetal to Rommerscheid and Herrenstrunde. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful cultural and natural landscapes - Great views of the area - Interesting local flora and fauna --- Accessible by bus...

Varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop starts at Solingen-Schaberg railroad station and leads through beautiful and varied natural landscapes. Passing the Diederichtempel temple, the trail follows the course of the Wupper. You soon reach Burg Castle, where there are several places to stop for refreshments. The route leads through forest and open countryside via Dorperhof back to the starting point. There are always great views. Highlights: -...