Eifgenbach – Wildly Romantic Eifgenbach loop from Burscheid

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Burscheid

Eifgenbach – Wildly Romantic Eifgenbach loop from Burscheid

Moderate

4.8

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137

hikers

Eifgenbach – Wildly Romantic Eifgenbach loop from Burscheid

03:03

10.8km

220m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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938 m

Scenic Forest Path

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The picturesque forest path along the Eifgenbach stream is a small natural gem in the Bergisches Land region, offering peace and relaxation in an unspoiled landscape. A wonderful place to …

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968 m

Historic hollow way (Hammerweg) at the Bökershammer

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The approximately 250 meter long historical ravine is part of the old Hammerweg on which iron ore and the products of the hammer mill were transported up and down the …

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2.60 km

Eifgenbach

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Nice start for a circular hike in the Eifgenbach valley. It is clear from the start how wildly idyllic this tour is. And the water ripples everywhere.

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5.12 km

These rapids on the Dhünn River are created by the alternation of rock formations and gradients, resulting in bubbling, lively stretches of water. They offer not only an impressive natural spectacle but also valuable ecological functions and recreational opportunities.

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5.68 km

Bridge over the Dhünn

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Nice place for an extended break.

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9.58 km

Wildly Romantic Eifgenbach

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The Eifgenbach, also known as Eifgen for short, is an approximately 20.5 km long tributary of the Dhünn.

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9.64 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Eifgenbach

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If you want to cross the bridge you have to go up a few steps.

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9.90 km

Beech Forest

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

3.67 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

2.82 km

1.67 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

21°C

9°C

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Comments

July 5, 2025,Eifgenbach – Dhünntal - In der Aue Runde von Burscheid

A truly great route, mostly along the water 👍🏻 There's also a section uphill 😜 a nature-filled climb over tree trunks 😅 and finally, a little something at the Thomashof in Burscheid 👍🏼 very beautiful down there 😃 I highly recommend it. One more thing: you have to be sure-footed 🥾🥾

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