Attractions in Bergisches Land

Castle Castle is always worth a visit. We (family with two children, 3 and 8 years) have participated in a guided tour for the first time. The entrance incl. Guided …read more

The Altenberg Cathedral is probably the most famous church in Bergisches Land. The Altenberg Cathedral was built from 1255 in the Gothic style as a monastery church of St. Mary's …read more

A walk from Schloss Burg, over the Dietrichttempel to the dam wall, is very easy to walk and there is a lot to see. The hike can be extended by simply spinning a lap around the dam itself.

The Mirker train station is known like a colorful dog and is the cultural and social highlight on the Nordbahntrasse. Repair coffee, bike rental, co-working space, bar, coffee, snack, chill-out …read more

The tour has some inclines and leads along the Wupper through mixed forest with some great views. Some notice boards tell you something about the geology of the section.
Here …read more

In the Middle Ages, "Burg an der Wupper" was the capital of the Bergisches Land. From here, the counts of Berg reigned their little kingdom. Even today, the castle towers …read more

On weekdays, almost nothing is going on - here it is worthwhile a quiet, relaxed walk. At the weekend you meet many cyclists who climb the countless trails. If you …read more

Here you feel like in the country, although you are only a stone's throw away from downtown Düsseldorf.

The Düssel has one of the most beautiful streams in the area and the trails lead partly very close to the stream bed.

An old quarry, fenced and left to itself for years, developed into a beautiful nature reserve with chic little trails on the edge of the steep slopes. In the surrounding …read more

The lake is not only great for cycling, but especially for swimming. At Unterbacher See, there are two beach resorts with large lawns and sandy beaches. A bath is located …read more

An impressive cut into the mountain, with enormous effort
That had to happen when the track was built - Anno 1884.

The walk through Gruiten village on a spring day is like a journey through time. There, kids are going crazy in the gardens, where people close behind tiny doors and …read more

In the past, after the railway company, people actually danced and partyed here. Today it is passage for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Nordbahntrasse.

Impressive construction and one of the few places where you come directly to the dam. Otherwise, the circular route always remains at a distance, because of drinking water

At 107 meters, the Müngsten Bridge is still Germany's highest steel grid bridge. and 465 meters long.

Winkelsmühle - first mentioned in 1531. By ducal decree the farmers were obliged to grind their grain here. Completely destroyed in the course of the "30 years war". After the …read more

Pleasant to drive and with great views over Wuppertal

Nice start for a circular hike in the Eifgenbach valley. It is clear from the start how wildly idyllic this tour is. And the water ripples everywhere.

Even if the Neyetalsperre purely serves as a drinking water reservoir and you are not allowed to swim in it, you can wander around it wonderful. The riverside path leads …read more