Best partially-paved trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

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...

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...

Panoramic, popular hiking trail in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Many great views await you on this route. From the Schöllerhof hiking car park, it goes along the river, through relaxing forest and across wide meadows. This circular hiking trail leads along the Dhünn and very close to the Dhünn dam and the third largest drinking water reservoir in Germany located there. Refreshments can be found on the way in Hüttchen. There is also a shelter in the forest just behind the...

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

Historic and scenic hiking tour in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Angerscheid hiking car park on the Klingenpfad trail and leads through the beautiful nature reserve of the valley and slopes of the Wupper with its side streams. A special highlight is a visit to Schloss Burg. There is a museum, various cafés and restaurants to stop off at. Highlights of the hike: - Wupper bridge Wiesenkotten - Sengbach dam - Schloss Burg (Castle Burg)

Popular and panoramic loop in the Bergisches Land region. Along the Dhünn to the dam wall. The Große Dhünntalsperre is the second largest drinking water dam in Germany and also serves as flood protection. The path is pleasant and varied, but quite steep in places. The path can be muddy in places, especially at the beginning. The second part is on asphalt paths. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of and around the Große...

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

Scenic loop along the Wupper, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike explores the area around the Wupper and Dörpe rivers. Due to dams, the rivers in this area are particularly wide. The route leads mostly through wooded areas with views of the water, but also through some small settlements. It goes over forest floor, paved paths, road surfaces, through small villages, past fields and often through the forest, which adds variety. The hike lies within the boundaries of the Bergisches Land Nature...

Popular loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the famous Burg Castle, which is of course worth a visit! The route explores the area south and west of the castle. It crosses the hills and forests and crosses the Sengbachtalsperre. Then it goes north, where it finally meets the Wupper. The trail leads along the Wupper back to the castle. Highlights of the hike: - Castle Burg - Sengbachtalsperre - Wupper

Varied circular route near Engelskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike is all about "caves". Along the way you will find numerous information boards that provide information about the caves and caving in the region. The giant cave Windloch was only discovered in 2019 and is now the largest cave in North Rhine-Westphalia with a length of more than 8,200 meters. The route leads on partly steep, narrow forest paths - good shoes and sure-footedness are recommended. The effort is...