Best waterfall trails in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The approximately 8 km long meander path shows hikers in an impressive way the development of the Sieg from a meandering river to a river course that was determined by humankind, among other things, through the construction of a railway line. In the backwaters of the Sieg, rare animals and plants find a habitat that is under nature protection, the 84 m wide Sieg waterfall in Schladern is an example of...

Varied loop trail in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a varied loop trail south of Bergisch Gladbach. The route leads from Bernsberg through the "Hardt" forest area, which is a nature reserve. The cultural-historical highlight of the route is the magnificent Bensberg Castle, which was built in the 18th century and is now used as a hotel. Highlights of the hike: - Bensberg Castle - Milchborntalweiher - Maiden pond - Hardt nature reserve - Detour to Lerbach...

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 -...

Family-friendly hike with great views in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very nice hiking trail that leads through the Bergisches Land nature park. Especially in the summer time, the forest route offers a shady place. Highlights of the tour: - Bergisches Land Nature Park - Parking available - Accessible by bus and train - Bensberg Castle - Milchborntalweiher & Jungfrauenweiher - The Earth Castle

By bike, transporter ferry, cable car and suspension railway through the Bergisches Land: The route starts at the parking lot of the Mirk train station in Wuppertal. From there it goes on different routes, direction Gräfrath and Solingen. A short detour from the bike path to the tranquil town of Gräfrath offers a short break in the ice cream parlor or in the coffee house. After Solingen there is a long, wooded descent to the Müngstener Brückenpark. There you take the transporter ferry and...

Relaxed bike tour in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful and leisurely bike tour starts at the train station in Eitorf and ends at the train station in Schladern. There are also train stations in Dattenfeld and Herchen, so that the tour can be shortened if necessary. Signposts are hardly needed here, as the route follows the course of the Sieg quite consistently. Highlights of the bike tour: - idyllic Siegtal - Sieg waterfall in Schladern - Eitorf -...

A varied circular route in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic circular hike starts at the train station in Schladern and leads through forests as well as field and meadow paths up to Windeck Castle. You return to Schladern via the Sieg waterfall and the Sieguferweg. Highlights: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse natural landscapes - Refreshments

Varied route section in the Bergisches Land The region around Remscheid and Solingen is known for its tool and blade production - this started early and here too the power of the Wupper played an important role. Highlights: - Müngsten Bridge Park - Küllenhahn ribbon weaver museum - Bergisches Tram Museum Kohlfurth

A scenic section of the Sieg natural trail A varied route hike on the Natursteig Sieg from Schladern train station to Au train station. The route has a balanced ratio of sunny meadow paths, forest paths and many natural paths. In between you can enjoy the wide and wonderful views of the Siegtal. Since it goes up steeply every now and then, you should be in good shape. Highlights: - Windeck museum village - Windeck castle ruins - Bachmühle Rosbachtal - Old chair lookout point

Adventurous mountain bike tour in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route includes some downhill sections for which an all-mountain bike is recommended. However, the majority of the route can be ridden well on a cross-country bike. The downhill sections make the route very varied and technically challenging. There is a free car park at the starting point of the route. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Varied route - Beautiful views