Attractions in Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

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

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.

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

The Eifgenbachtal is a wonderful area for hiking.

The Balkan route is asphalted throughout and, like all railway routes, has only moderate gradients, only the entrances and exits can be steeper. Their entrances are not provided with such … read more

The drinking water dam and its banks are protected by law. Therefore, there are hardly any negative effects on nature. Almost the entire hike is off-road. You feel very much for yourself. Pleasant!

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 “Dhünn plateau” around the Great Dhünn Reservoir and the Eifgental is widely known for its impressive and varied landscape in the midst of beautiful nature: characterized by a lively … read more

nice opportunity to cool off your feet

Worth seeing cathedral, surrounded by numerous coffee houses. A really worthwhile excursion destination and a good starting point for walks, hiking and mountain bike tours.

I think it's a dream to hike here, when leaves rustle softly, birds chirp or water splashes.

Around 700 endangered animal and plant species can be found in the Wahner Heide, the second largest nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is also a bird sanctuary and flora-fauna habitat area.

There is a book and a movie (broadcast on WDR) titled: "The Wupper - Amazon in Bergisches Land". The Wupper lives again and is full of surprises on its 116 … read more

From this rest area you have a fantastic view of the Dhünntalsperre.