Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

Moderate

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308

hikers

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

03:21

12.1km

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: August 21, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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175 m

Altenberg Abbey Gate

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The monastery complex was formerly enclosed by a ring wall. The only access to the enclosed monastery grounds was through this monastery gate behind the Dhünn bridge.

The Baroque gable and volute finial date from the 18th century.

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259 m

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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4.77 km

Crossing the Bömerich stream

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Dear mountain bikers, this is one of the few official bridle paths. Please consider that riders can come towards you in this narrow way. If you cannot see the path, please do not race downhill.

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4.92 km

Bömericher Bach

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The Bömericher Bach is a 1.7 km long tributary of the Dhünn. The stream rises at a height of 204.5 m above sea level. NHN at Hüttchen.

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9.21 km

Dhünn River

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de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dh%C3%BCnn_(Wupper)

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10.1 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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11.4 km

Path Along the Dhünn

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Very nice path along the Dhünn.

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11.5 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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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

1.78 km

1.63 km

1.18 km

277 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.56 km

1.79 km

1.73 km

1.48 km

277 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

February 27, 2022,Altenberg - Die Spur der Mönche

Very nice tour.
At the moment (end of February 2022), however, it is difficult to walk on in some places due to storm damage.

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September 5, 2021,Eifgenbach – Entlang der Dhünn Runde von Schickberg

Great route from the top down to the Altenberg Cathedral and back up again. You definitely know what you've done afterwards.

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January 20, 2024,Altenberger Klosterlandschaftsweg bei -12 Grad 🥶

Today we went on the monastery landscape path ⛪️ near Altenberg in freezing temperatures 🥶. In a wintry landscape, this official hiking trail of the municipality of Odenthal is beautiful in its own way 🤩 and extremely demanding 😅. Forest passages 🌳 and great panoramas 🏞️ as well as well-designed information boards about the life and work of the Cistercians …

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June 13, 2025,Altenberger Klosterlandschaftsweg

The tour actually starts at Altenberg Cathedral. Parking there is designated as private. A free hiking parking lot is located on Bülsberger Weg.

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December 30, 2025,Altenberger Klosterlandschaftsweg 14 km

Hello,

a beautiful tour with only a few steep climbs.

NOTE 1: The tour crosses the Bömericher Bach stream using stepping stones... this section could be impassable in persistent rain. However, it can be bypassed with only a small detour.

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May 23, 2026,Klosterlandschaftsweg Altenberg

We haven't been to Altenberg for a long time... The damage caused by the bark beetle had destroyed the beautiful landscape back then... Today, another attempt... And it was worth it!
The new (?) monastery landscape trail with 10 interesting information boards leads through forests that are green again due to reforestation, meadows, and partly low-traffic roads.

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March 21, 2026,Klosterlandschaftsweg (Odenthal-) Altenberg

Free parking: At the Rösberg in Odenthal-Altenberg

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August 31, 2024,Klosterlandschaftsweg Altenberg (Odenthal)

"On this circular route, you can find out a lot about the life of the monks in Altenberg and the immediate surroundings on ten information boards."

(dasbergische.de/tour/klosterlandschaftsweg-altenberg)

After the last 3 weeks were characterized by so-called "walks" for me, today I went on a tour with @deliabtzt that can safely be called a "hike". 😉
The "Altenberg Monastery Landscape Trail" …

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