Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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189 m

Historic centre of Odenthal with St. Pankratius Church and the Hexenbrunnen (Witches' Fountain)

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The Witches Route is a themed hiking trail that starts and ends in Odenthal. You pass a few places where witches are said to have wreaked havoc in the past. …

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412 m

Mill Museum Odenthal-Stein

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The mill museum is easy to enter when the tour is open. It is interesting. The man who created this collection is over 80.

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3.36 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

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Surrounded by green meadows and forests, an imposing Christian building sits enthroned on the western edge of the Bergisches Land: the Altenberg Cathedral, also known as the Bergischer Dom, has …

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5.01 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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5.63 km

Dhünn River Trail

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I really enjoy hiking here and can only recommend it. Here you have pure nature, sturdy shoes would be an advantage.

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5.98 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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6.62 km

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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7.13 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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

2.89 km

2.38 km

1.54 km

102 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

1.82 km

1.58 km

564 m

435 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 7 March

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Eifgenbach – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Odenthal

Historic centre of Odenthal with St. Pankratius Church and the Hexenbrunnen (Witches' Fountain)

Mill Museum Odenthal-Stein

View of Altenberg Cathedral

Eifgenbach

Dhünn River Trail

Eifgenbach at Fairy Tale Forest

Altenberg Abbey Gate

Altenberg Cathedral

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