Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Bergisches Land
Burgtal Ironworks Ruins
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Bergisches Land
Burgtal Ironworks Ruins
Burgtal Ironworks Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 105 out of 106 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bergisches Land
Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Burgtal Ironworks Ruins
- Easy
4.6
(8)
52
Burgtal Ironworks Ruins – Schloss Burg on the Wupper loop from Burg01:45
6.02km
160m
Intermediate4.6
(190)
816
Schloss Burg on the Wupper – Beautiful trail along the Wupper loop from Burg04:38
15.7km
450m
Expert4.9
(94)
299
Beautiful trail along the Wupper – Schloss Burg on the Wupper loop from Solingen-Schaberg05:38
19.2km
520m
Tips
We learn that a cast iron factory was built on this site in 1842. It was the largest factory on the Eschbach and produced more cheaply than the blacksmiths and grinders, who still worked by hand. This led to the revolution in 1848, when the grinders and blacksmiths broke into the factory and destroyed everything.
What can we learn from this: in my opinion, nothing. There have always been angry mobs and there probably always will be.translated by
•January 18, 2025
Burgtal is a village in the Eschbach Valley near Burg an der Wupper in Solingen. It is characterized by several historic hammer mills and foundries along the stream.
peryourhealth.cctranslated by•August 13, 2025
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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Hikes to Burgtal Ironworks Ruins
- Easy
4.6
(8)
52
Burgtal Ironworks Ruins – Schloss Burg on the Wupper loop from Burg01:45
6.02km
160m
Intermediate4.6
(190)
816
Schloss Burg on the Wupper – Beautiful trail along the Wupper loop from Burg04:38
15.7km
450m
Expert4.9
(94)
299
Beautiful trail along the Wupper – Schloss Burg on the Wupper loop from Solingen-Schaberg05:38
19.2km
520m
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