ニーダーカッセルの峡谷・トップ8

The Kupfersiefer Valley near Rösrath is a protected landscape area that perfectly showcases the diversity of the Bergisches Land region's valleys. Here, the stream meanders naturally for extended stretches, accompanied by damp meadows, old groves, and wooded slopes. The valley provides a habitat for numerous animal and plant species. As you walk through this approximately 65-hectare nature reserve, you can enjoy peace and quiet far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The Wolfsschlucht is closed from both directions (as of March 2025).

The bridge is closed!!!

From the former mill - the mill wheel can still be seen on the outer wall of the building - a section of the path begins that can be described without exaggeration as "wildly romantic". Perhaps an old-fashioned word that some may consider kitschy, but in my view it is absolutely accurate.

The section that leads through the "Kupfersieferbachtal" on the right bank of the Rhine undoubtedly deserves the title "wildly romantic" - which may seem a bit kitschy to some. At the moment, the path can only be managed with a small but manageable climb, as a tree has fallen across the path.

CURRENT TRAIL INFORMATION: As of July 12, 2024, several trees have fallen along the side of the trail, so the Wolfsschlucht can only be accessed with climbing at best and should be avoided for safety reasons.

On the way in the former Bensberg ore district...

The valley takes its name from the wild cats that are said to have once made their home here and then disappeared. However, a population of wild cats is said to have settled again in recent years.