ハイリゲンハウスの天然記念物・トップ20

The castle is situated in a quiet wooded area above August-Thyssen-Straße. It was built in 1276 by Count Adolf V of Berg to fortify the Ruhr crossing. Today, the castle and the adjacent new building belong to the ThyssenKrupp Group and are used as a training center.

Very nice to hike along here.

The Rotthäuser Bachtal has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is also designated as an FFH area. (FFH areas are areas that have been selected for the "Natura 2000" protected area system.) The special thing about the valley are its wetlands, the stream that gave it its name, its springs, the numerous fish ponds and extensive reed beds. In addition, there are valuable alder, ash and softwood floodplain forests as well as woodrush beech forests. This creates a diverse and varied landscape in a small area. The Rotthäuser Bachtal is home to rare animal species such as reed warblers, reed buntings and kingfishers as well as dragonflies such as the "blue-green darter". The flora is also rich in species, including plants that are threatened according to the "Red List", such as giant horsetail and watercress.

Such a wonderful area for hiking

The first part of the hike from Unterbacher See to the northern turning point is both scenic and challenging. Unfortunately, the way back from the north to the lake can't keep up: too many asphalt paths, too close to urban development. It may be wiser to hike back the way there...

Beautiful large ponds, then you enter a beautiful winding road. Walk over the bottom of the mountain, otherwise you will get wet feet. Because it was still very muddy.

We were pleasantly surprised. A very nice tour, many benches available to rest. The signage was also felt to be good. Lots of variety, the Düssel accompanies you to a large extent. Today, Saturday, many like-minded people are out and about. Striking (in a pleasant way) the mountain bikers, it works if you show each other's consideration .. A friendly hello, a little smile, it doesn't hurt anyone, so it was only friendly people today, there were not a few., No curmudgeon today seen👍👍 Greetings from Pova

Beautiful rustic natural paths along the Düssel invite you to stroll and enjoy.