Hike and indulge in regional delights – saving the best until last

On the outskirts of Burscheid, this short hiking trail, which is particularly suitable for families, connects the former Landscheid manor, which is now a restaurant, with natural country lanes. You leave your car at the manor for this. Then you hike through the wild Wiembachtal to the Lambertsmühle… read more

If you like to combine nature and a visit to small, dreamy places on a hike, you've come to the right place in Hoffnungsthal. From the train station you walk through the village always along the flower-covered Sülz and then follow the Bergischer Weg into the Königsforst. It's a bit uphill from there… read more

We have selected a cultural as well as decelerating tour for you on the outskirts of Bergisch Gladbach. The starting point for the nine-kilometer hike is Herrenstrunden, where two special historic walls await you at the end of the tour. But first the path leads you into the calming and beautiful landscape… read more

En pancake house, pretty restored half-timbered houses and a small city center that invites you to stroll: Nümbrecht is a gem in the middle of the Bergisches Land. This tour combines an exploration of the site, the graceful Homburg Castle and a section of the Bergisches Panoramasteig. A great combination… read more

An enjoyable hike includes natural hiking trails as well as cafés, huts or restaurants that invite you to take a leisurely break along the way. This hike around the Lingese dam takes you to two unique cafés in the Bergisches Land. From the northern edge of Marienheide, first go around the dam to the… read more

Pure peace and seclusion: that's what you're probably looking for in between. To escape everyday life for half a day, we suggest this panoramic tour through the Naafbachtal. Views for connoisseurs, cute rest areas and lots of greenery take you out of your routine and after a good eleven kilometers bring… read more

The youngsters are already sitting excitedly in the car, because the Hülsenbusch adventure forest is waiting for you near Gummersbach. From the hiking car park in Wegescheid you make your way into the forest. Various playful stations lead you through under the canopy of leaves and sweeten the first part… read more

On this hike you can enjoy the wild Sülz, which makes its way through the Bergisches Land near Immekeppel and Obersteeg. You can also enjoy quiet hiking trails through beautiful meadows and forest landscapes on the ten-kilometer route, take a look at grazing buffalo and follow some old mining tracks… read more

Green, greener, Gierather Forest: If you want to get out into the countryside quickly from Cologne, Bergisch Gladbach or Refrath and clear your head on a ten-kilometer tour, then you can immerse yourself in nature with this hike directly from the outskirts of the city. From the Sankt Marien cemetery… read more

In the north of Gummersbach and Bergneustadt we have planned a real mountain tour for you, which will take you up to the 500 meter high Unnenberg. There you can climb the 22 steps of the observation tower and enjoy a particularly beautiful view of the Bergisches Land. A total of 15 kilometers await you… read more

Near Wiehl, this slightly longer hiking trail combines a few varied highlights. In general, plan a little more time, because you should definitely pay a visit to the Wiehl stalactite cave. The hike also starts at the parking lot there.



Passing the Wiehl game reserve, you first hike directly to Wiehl and… read more

In the north of the natural arena you will find what is probably the least populated part of the region. Between the Große Dhünntalsperre and Wipperfeld, this 14-kilometer hike takes you through deserted pastures, where you will only be accompanied by cows for a while. It goes along the river Große Dh… read more

South of Wipperfürth, this hike takes you along relaxing panoramic paths and only slightly uphill through the natural arena. You walk past many small towns and always around the 372 meter high Hermesberg. This opens up wide views over the hilly landscape. You can find places to stop off at Fähnrichst… read more

The cathedral of Marialinden has a special feature: it stands on a hill that lets you see it from afar from all directions. You can enjoy this magnificent view on a beautiful day tour on the outskirts of Overath. From there, you can take it easy, first through the Aggerauen and then through the Schlingenbachtal… read more

Away from tourist paths, through meadow landscapes and fabulous views as a reward after the climbs: Welcome to the north of the Bergisches Land natural arena. From the hiking car park near Hähnen, you first walk through the floodplain of the Steinagger and enjoy the lush green and water-rich surroundings… read more

Once around the Brölbachtal, this 13-kilometer circular hike takes you to the south of the natural arena. From the hiking car park in Marienfelde you hike in the direction of Bruchhausen and Niederbreidenbach through gentle field landscapes and along fruit trees.



The elevations around the valley always… read more