Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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174 m

Altenberg Cathedral

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The Altenberg Cathedral is probably the most famous church in the Bergisches Land. It was built from 1255 in the Gothic style as the monastery church of St. Maria Himmelfahrt …

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243 m

Altenberger Hof

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A lovely place to stop and relax after a hike.

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284 m

The monastery district was formerly surrounded by a ring wall. The only access to the enclosed monastery district was through this monastery gate behind the Dhünn Bridge.
The baroque gable and volute top dates from the 18th century.

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1.95 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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2.37 km

Schöllerhof

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Schöllerhof is a district of the municipality of Odenthal and is located at the entrance of the Eifgenbach into the Dhünn at the end of the so-called Helenental northeast of …

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3.07 km

Trail Along the Eifgenbach

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Sometimes the Eifgenbach can also be raging...

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3.40 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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3.75 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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4.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.02 km

1.54 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.65 km

1.29 km

739 m

297 m

290 m

Elevation

Weather

Monday 5 January

1°C

-6°C

16 %

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Altenberg Cathedral

Altenberger Hof

Altenberg Abbey Gate

Eifgenbach

Schöllerhof

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