Attractions around Odenthal

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 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

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.

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.

Beautifully located on the Wupper you can still see the old mill wheel turn.
As early as 1605, this Kotten is said to have already originated. You can visit a …read more

As Diederichstempel two lookout pavilions at Castle and Müngsten, southeast of Solingen above the Wupper called.

The two pavilions were donated by the wealthy August Diederichs end of the 19th …read more

Swimming in the Höhenfelder See is not allowed. It is also controlled. Who gets caught, threatens a fine

Climb the summit and not vertigo? No problem. You did not find a summit cross here, but it was a Giepfelmarkierung. The Monte Troodelöh is 118.04 meters above sea level. NHN the highest elevation of the city Cologne.

Wonderful ways, one can connect with many rounds.

Especially beautiful, wildly rushing and at the same time scenic romantic section of the Eifgenbach.

Shortly before Solingen lies the village of Balkhausen, idyllic and typically mountainous. Beautifully restored half-timbered houses decorate the place with colorful flowers on the windowsill. From here you reach the …read more

With its 25 km2, the Königsforst is the largest contiguous forest in Cologne. Before being declared a nature conservation area (in parts) around the turn of the millennium, Königsforst was …read more

The few remains of the public and central drinking water supply of the city of Burscheid, built in 1905/1906. The wing walls and the remains of the technical facilities are …read more

This wildlife park is freely accessible and the animals are very friendly - we can only recommend. Lots of space and native animals that you can observe in peace. Even …read more

Great route that can bring you from the Bergisches Land to close to the Rhine. I recommend driving in the direction of Leverkusen, it goes well downhill - later you …read more

With this last section, the Balkan route is perfect.