Best wildlife 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...

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...

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

Panoramic circular route in the Bergisches Land nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This round is the shortest route around the Neyetalsperre. Mostly on gravel roads, the path leads through a beautiful, varied landscape. Gravel paths dominate without significant gradients, always with a view of the water. A refreshment stop at the start/end point is the Christian's restaurant. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Great views of the Neyetalsperre - Interesting local...

Fantastic and varied hiking tour in the Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia. Always along the water it goes around the Genkeltalsperre. The hiking sign is a white A4 on a black background. Highlights of the route: - beautiful natural landscapes - local flora and fauna - Great views of and around the Genkeltalsperre

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

Popular loop in the Bergisches Land Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Idyllic waters, some magnificent views into the valley of the Gelpe River and several beautiful nature reserves await hikers on this loop north of Remscheid. One of the highlights is the Ronsdorf Dam, also known as the Saalbach Dam. The tour can be reached by bus (bus stop: Clemenshammer Brücke). Highlights of the hike: - Ronsdorfer Talsperre (Saalbachtalsperre). - field and forest paths - beautiful views - NSG...

Promising and varied excursion in Brachhausen near Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting round for a small nature adventure, which leads to the Sengbachtalsperre. Highlights of the tour: - Interesting local flora and fauna - Opportunities for viewing - Delightful natural landscapes - Sengbachtalsperre

Varied nature excursion around the Aggertalsperre, North Rhine-Westphalia. This interesting route leads along a route where the popular dam triathlon takes place every year. Alternately it goes through the picturesque landscape, but also parallel to a busy road. The rocky peninsula is an admirable natural gem - the views of and around the lake are always impressive! Refreshments are possible on the way. Highlights of the tour: - Aggertalsperre - Relics of Castle Zinne - historic ramparts -...