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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Lindlar

Eibach Castle Ruins – Dwarves' Cave loop from Scheel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Lindlar

Eibach Castle Ruins – Dwarves' Cave loop from Scheel

Moderate

4.7

(169)

524

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Eibach Castle Ruins – Dwarves' Cave loop from Scheel

01:35

5.55km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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902 m

Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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idyllic stream...

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957 m

Rudi Hoffmann Path

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It runs parallel to the road and is, of course, nicer than crossing it. 😉 Currently, there's a tree trunk directly behind the bridge blocking the path.

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969 m

Rudi Hoffmann Trail and Eibach Castle Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The ruin is beautiful, especially in summer. Worth to look over there anyway.

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1.50 km

Eibach Moated Castle Ruins and Ponds

Highlight • Castle

Beautifully located in the forest.

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1.61 km

Eibach Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruin Eibach is located on Lindlarer "Sagenweg".

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1.68 km

Torhaus Erbena

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The historic gatehouse is a picturesque building. The residents take loving care of the complex. It looks very well-kept and cozy!

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3.97 km

Dwarves' Cave

Highlight • Cave

The limestone cave is not far from the Neuenburg castle ruins and the Eibach ruins. The name is based on a legend according to which dwarfs used to live in this cave.

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3.98 km

Cave near Frielingsdorf

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Very nice little cave, nice tiel for children

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5.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.85 km

867 m

477 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.54 km

1.53 km

1.17 km

864 m

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

29°C

16°C

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Comments

November 16, 2024,Wanderung Ruine Eibach - Ruine Neuenberg - Zwergenhöhle

Attention ⚠️ No public parking at the start!

This small loop takes hikers past two castle ruins. However, only the grounds of Neuenberg Castle are accessible.
Here you can walk around the remains of the old castle wall.
The moat is still very well preserved. Unfortunately, all that remains of the old castle is a remnant of a tower and …

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Eibach Castle Ruins – Dwarves' Cave loop from Scheel

Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Rudi Hoffmann Path

Rudi Hoffmann Trail and Eibach Castle Ruins

Eibach Moated Castle Ruins and Ponds

Eibach Castle Ruins

Torhaus Erbena

Dwarves' Cave

Cave near Frielingsdorf

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