The Burgholz Arboretum covers an area of around 250 hectares and is home to around 100 different deciduous and coniferous tree species from almost every continent. It is the largest cultivation area for exotic tree species in Germany. Here you have the opportunity to walk under impressive sequoias.

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1. View from the Burggrafenberg – Samba-Trasse loop from Elberfeld-West

9.48km

02:47

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Green Zoo Wuppertal – Burgholz Arboretum loop from Zoo/Stadion

19.1km

05:35

540m

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3. Kohlfurther Bridge – Burgholz Arboretum loop from Greuel

21.8km

06:18

560m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 778 m

Uphill 320 m

Downhill 380 m

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Friday 27 February

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22 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Giant Sequoia Grove, Burgholz Arboretum

1. View from the Burggrafenberg – Samba-Trasse loop from Elberfeld-West

2. The Green Zoo Wuppertal – Burgholz Arboretum loop from Zoo/Stadion

3. Kohlfurther Bridge – Burgholz Arboretum loop from Greuel

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