Attractions in Bergisches Land

The ascent on foot to Burg Castle is short and crisp, with an ascent of 16 to 19 percent, but the goal is sufficiently rewarding. The view of the lower … 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 Altenberg Cathedral is probably the most famous church in the Bergisches Land. It was built from 1255 in the Gothic style as the monastery church of St. Maria Himmelfahrt … read more

In the Middle Ages, "Burg an der Wupper" was the capital of the Bergisches Land. It was from here that the Counts of Berg ruled their little empire. The castle … read more

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

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

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

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

Not so long ago, Wuppertal was considered one of the least bicycle-friendly cities in Germany. Recently, however, the city in the Bergisches Land has become increasingly popular among cyclists. The … read more

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 hiking trail on the Düssel is highly recommended

Here you have a great view of the large Dhünntalsperre, after all Germany's second largest drinking water dam. All around is a lot of nature with many rare and protected species.

just a wonderful view over the valley! Stand still, look, breathe, enjoy

During a walk through the village, many well-preserved buildings from the last centuries can be seen.

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 serves purely as a drinking water reservoir and you are not allowed to swim in it, you can hike around it wonderfully. The riverside path leads … read more

Worthwhile excursion destination with a nice restaurant, transporter bridge, mini golf and adventure workshop.

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

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.