Best trails near Wupper
4.5(239 reviews)
Want to check out Wupper from the trail? Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wupper are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (83)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-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
- 4.6 (53)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.7 (29)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPicturesque hike in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike begins and ends at the Eschbachstrasse hiking car park by the castle cable car. From here, it is possible to take the cable car up to Schloss Burg, Oberburg. From there, the route continues through picturesque Wuppertal, always following the river that gives it its name, via Unterburg to Wiesenkotten until shortly after Diedrichstempel, where the road leads back in a southerly direction on the other side of the...
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hiking trail in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Not far from the Müngstener Bridge, the Wupper can also be crossed with the transporter ferry. Please note the opening times https://www.haus-muengsten.de/schwebefaehre. Refreshments are available on this route. There is also the option of taking bus and train. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.7 (19)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried excursion in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at the Herbert Schade sports facility. It leads along the west side of the Wupper and offers great views of the Müngsten Bridge. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna
- 4.8 (16)·Hard·37.2 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hrOfficial route of the Röntgenlauf ("X-Ray Run") on ultra-marathon distance The Röntgenlauf has taken place once a year since 2001 on the last Sunday in October in Remscheid. The main ultramarathon competition runs 63.3 km for the most part on the Röntgen Trail - the loop leads once around Remscheid and was named in honor of Remscheider Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of X-rays. It's varied through beautiful valleys, along typical Bergisch half-timbered houses and historical testimonies from...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·33.3 mi·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrBy 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...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·15.9 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrVaried 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
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·9.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis loop explores the forested heart of the Bergisches Land Nature Park, weaving along the winding river slopes of the Wupper Valley between Remscheid and Solingen. Shaded paths guide hikers past dense broadleaf woods, rocky outcrops, and peaceful waterside meadows. A major focal point along the loop is the historic Müngstener Brücke, Germany’s highest railway arch bridge, spanning high above the valley floor. Farther along the route, paths ascend toward the perched complex of Schloss Burg,...
- Moderate·33 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrMTB circuit, the Bergische Weg and Eifgental. A bit of stamina is an advantage and, depending on the season, you shouldn't be afraid of mud and mud, especially in the Eifgener Bachtal area. Highlights of the route: Solingen Höhscheid, Fürkelt, Widdert, Obenrüden, Fähr, Diepentalsperre, Burscheid, Sträßchen, Eifgenbach, Rausmühle, Neuemühle, Wermelskirchen, Preyersmühle, Eschbachtal to Solingen Burg. Continue via Müngsten, mountain railway route to the corkscrew route Solingen Südpark
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wupper?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wupper. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wupper?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wupper is Müngsten: Links und rechts der Wupper, which has a 4.6 star rating from 83 reviews. This trail is 3.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 869 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wupper?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wupper is Röntgenlauf Remscheid. This trail is estimated to be 37.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wupper?
Wupper: With an ascent of 5,698 ft, Röntgenlauf Remscheid has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Solingen - Burscheid with 5,039 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wupper?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wupper is Röntgenlauf Remscheid with a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews.
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- Wupper
- Kastelei
- Burg Hohenscheid
- Drei-Insel-Teich
- Teufelsklippen
- Ringwallanlage Wiesenkotten
- Kaiserlinde
- Sengbach Vorsperre
- Waldcamping Glüder
- Obergraben Kraftwerk
- Müngstener Brücke
- Turm - Kriegerdenkmal
- Sengbachtalsperre
- Hubraum
- Diederichstempel
- Pavillon Kamaradschaft Biene
- Heidegarten
- Fluchtburg Heidenkeller
- am Klingenpfaddenkmal
- Schloss Caspersbroich