Best lake 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

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...

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: -...

Popular loop in Siegburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied loop gives a small impression of the landscape below the Wahnbachtalsperre in its naturalness and change. The route leads along quiet forest paths and asphalt roads. There are some lovely resting places, and refreshment stops in Siegburg and Hennef. About 800 years ago, followers of St. Francis found ideal conditions for a life of silence and seclusion from the world in the Wahnbach Valley. A meadow above the valley offers a nice...

Popular loop in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Talsperreweg is a constant up and down path around the Wahnbach reservoir. Narrow and demanding - mostly natural - paths leave no room for boredom. There are many beautiful views of the dam. Parking is available at the dam or at the hiking car park in Wolperath. Highlights: - natural paths - Streams and rivers - Viewpoints - numerous display boards along the themed trail for obtaining drinking water

Charming and family-friendly hiking tour in Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia. The highlight of the hike is the Great Eschbachtalsperre, the first drinking water dam in Germany. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the Eschbachtalsperre - Local flora and fauna - Enchanting natural scenery

Picturesque and scenic hike in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The route starts at the Gelpetal hiking parking lot and follows the Geipel to the south. It returns via Westen and Heidt along the idyllic forest paths of the Saalscheid. A particular highlight of the tour is the Ronsdorf reservoir. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Ronsdorf reservoir