Attractions around Odenthal

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 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 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.

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.

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

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

Beautifully situated on the Wupper, you can still see the old mill wheel turning here. This Kotten is said to have been created as early as 1605. A small exhibition … read more

The water levels can be viewed online at the Wupperverband

From Maria in the Aue or the hiking car park Schöllerhof you can walk perfectly in the Dhünntal purely ... beautiful destinations are the dam of the Dhünntalsperre or a hike along the black powder route.

The Eifgenbachtal is a wonderful area for hiking.

Climb the summit and not have a head for heights? No problem. You won't find a summit cross here, but you will find a summit marker. At 118.04 meters, Monte Troodelöh is the highest point in the city of Cologne.

Wonderful forest landscape with musical accompaniment of the rushing streams in the ears ;-)

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

The Müngsten Bridge (formerly Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge) is the highest railway bridge in Germany.

The steel arch bridge is part of the railway line Wuppertal-Oberbarmen-Solingen (KBS 458). This is used … 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

The Königsforst is directly connected to the Wahner Heide. For Cologne a quickly accessible jewel for relaxation. Whether on foot or by bike, many small and large paths and lots of forest. Always beautiful, no matter what time of year.

Castle Castle is always worth a visit.