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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Wipperfürth

Wipperfürth Old Town – Church square Wipperfürth loop from Wipperfürth

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Wipperfürth

Wipperfürth Old Town – Church square Wipperfürth loop from Wipperfürth

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Wipperfürth Old Town – Church square Wipperfürth loop from Wipperfürth

00:42

2.67km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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1.07 km

Wipperfürth Evangelical Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The newly designed Wipperfürter market square.

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1.17 km

Wipperfürth Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Yes, that's right: Wipperfürth has been allowed to call itself an official Hanseatic city since 2012! The city owes this addition to its location on the river "Wupper", which is also called "Wipper" at the headwaters in the east. Further south, the Wupper at Leverkusen empties into the Rhine and is thus connected to the important, large waters and Hanseatic cities. In the 14th century Wipperfürth was a member of the Hanseatic League and attracted merchants from major cities such as Lübeck, Stockholm and Malmö. Even today, the nearby waters make the charm of the Oberbergi city: on foot via the "home" reach the Neytalsperre or further north the Bevertalsperre. In the latter one may also swim and do water sports, the Neyetalsperre purely serves as a drinking water reservoir.

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1.24 km

Statue of John the Baptist

Highlight • Monument

Artist: Georg Vogt (Lindlar). Material: stainless steel. Erected in 1990.

Almost bodyless, the heart hidden behind a book, one hand already in heaven. It's not facing the human being—it's twisted. Is that supposed to be John the Baptist? I think of it as a caricature of a Bergisch revivalist preacher, of which there were many. It seems intimidating in front of the church entrance. Do they have too many visitors?

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1.26 km

Church square Wipperfürth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Catholic St. Nicholas Church is somewhat hidden. The view from the market square of the (white) Protestant church is more impressive.

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1.34 km

St. Nicholas’ Church, Wipperfürth

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Nicholas himself in full regalia stands walled up at the neighboring vicarage. According to sources, the construction of the church was started or completed in 1143. The stable walls have survived negligent city fires and pillages caused by the turmoil of war to this day - only the roof was often a victim of the flames. Beautiful pillar basilica in Romanesque style.

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