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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Kürten

Altenberg Cathedral – Altenberg Abbey Gate loop from Bechen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Kürten

Altenberg Cathedral – Altenberg Abbey Gate loop from Bechen

Hard

4.6

(39)

130

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Altenberg Cathedral – Altenberg Abbey Gate loop from Bechen

07:05

25.3km

500m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.38 km

View of Bergisches Land Countryside

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2.45 km

Hiking trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Nice single trail - basically you don't need to go to the Alps 🥰

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4.72 km

View of the green fields in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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A typical mountain landscape 🥰

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5.15 km

Woodland Trails in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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"...But soon we are immersed in nature again. We discover a conservation area, walk along streams and hike through the hilly forest. We are moving along a section of the …

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5.90 km

Pfengstbachtal

Nature Reserve

8.12 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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8.21 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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9.16 km

Burg Berge

Archaeological Site

9.81 km

Dhünn hiking trail along the Hortenbach stream

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The section along the Hortenbach stream below the Hoheberg mountain is one of the most picturesque parts of the Dhünn hiking trail. The path leads you along the water in …

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14.4 km

Scherfbach Valley Panorama

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quiet, peaceful and idyllic

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16.0 km

Käsbachtal

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

4.50 km

2.03 km

1.22 km

945 m

301 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.95 km

4.62 km

2.42 km

2.14 km

436 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

22°C

12°C

19 %

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Altenberg Cathedral – Altenberg Abbey Gate loop from Bechen

View of Bergisches Land Countryside

Hiking trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

View of the green fields in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Woodland Trails in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Altenberg Cathedral

Altenberg Abbey Gate

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