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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

View of the Dhünn Valley – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

View of the Dhünn Valley – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

Moderate

4.7

(20)

80

hikers

View of the Dhünn Valley – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

02:26

8.55km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Parking

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1

848 m

View of Naturpark Bergisches Land

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In summer, a hike in the Bergisches Land is even more beautiful. Everything is blooming 👍

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2

1.06 km

View over the Dhünn Valley

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Anyone who hikes through the Dhünntal or is out and about by bike will always have far-reaching views through the valley. A lot of different greenery and a cloud play create wonderful spaces to slow down.

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3

1.43 km

View of the Dhünn Valley

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4

2.98 km

View of the Bergisches Land Forest

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From here you have a great view

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3.87 km

Pfengstbachtal

Nature Reserve

6

7.20 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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7

7.80 km

Eifgenbach at Fairy Tale Forest

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From the car park in Altenberg you have to cross the Eifgenbach and then go uphill to get to the fairytale forest. A worthwhile trip that takes you back to your childhood 🪄🫠

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8

7.92 km

Path Along the Dhünn

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Very nice path along the Dhünn.

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9

8.16 km

Confluence of the Eifgenbach and the Dhünn

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Just real nature, not made like with us in NL. And wonderfully quiet, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet here, and the flowing water.

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

1.42 km

1.15 km

821 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.95 km

1.06 km

815 m

401 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 31 May

23°C

12°C

42 %

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