There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wuppertal. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wuppertal is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Nordbahntrasse Gorge

An impressive cut into the mountain, with enormous effort

That had to happen when the track was built - Anno 1884.

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Mirker Bahnhof, Utopiastadt & Café Hutmacher

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 …

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Rott Tunnel

The Nordbahntrasse in Wuppertal is an approximately 22 km long, wide footpath, cycle path and inline skater path on the former railway lines 2423 (Rhenish line) and 2713 (coal railway). …

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View of Wuppertal from Kuhler Viadukt on the Nordbahntrasse

The Kuhler Viaduct is one of the large and long viaducts of the northern railway line. From the top super passable and a nice view over the city. Below you …

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Schee Tunnel

The Schee Tunnel heralds the eastern end of the Nordbahntrasse. During the winter period it is closed at night to protect the bats. In summer it is a nice cool …

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Wuppertal-Nächstebreck (Bracken) Rest Area on the Nordbahntrasse

As the largest project, the association is responsible for converting the route of the disused Wuppertaler Nordbahn - section of the Düsseldorf-Derendorf – Dortmund Süd section to a pedestrian and …

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Tanztunnel (Dorrenberg Tunnel)

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.

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Nordbahntrasse – Start in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel

When do you see from the bike path ever on the roofs of a city? Great view.

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Wild and romantic path along the Düssel

This section of the trail is a true highlight: a narrow path, then wide again, near the Düssel River, with bridges and gigantic roots in the stream. Tall poplars and …

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Keep and castle wall of Rittergut Schöller

The Schöller manor (also known as the Schöller Estate and the Schöller Glory) is a former aristocratic residence of the Lords of Schöller in the Schöller district of Wuppertal.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Wuppertal

Nordbahntrasse Gorge

Mirker Bahnhof, Utopiastadt & Café Hutmacher

Rott Tunnel

View of Wuppertal from Kuhler Viadukt on the Nordbahntrasse

Schee Tunnel

Wuppertal-Nächstebreck (Bracken) Rest Area on the Nordbahntrasse

Tanztunnel (Dorrenberg Tunnel)

Nordbahntrasse – Start in Wuppertal-Vohwinkel

Wild and romantic path along the Düssel

Keep and castle wall of Rittergut Schöller

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Most popular routes around Wuppertal

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