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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Odenthal

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Scherfbachtal

Moderate

4.8

(800)

2,859

hikers

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Scherfbachtal

04:08

14.9km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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5.55 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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6.27 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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6.93 km

Trail Along the Eifgenbach

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Sometimes the Eifgenbach can also be raging...

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7.22 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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8.13 km

Dhünn River

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10.3 km

Along the Dhünn River

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Wonderful forest landscape with musical accompaniment of the rushing streams in the ears ;-)

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11.0 km

Stone Archway on the Dhünnradweg

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From Maria in der Aue or the Schöllerhof hiking car park you can perfectly hike into the Dhünntal... nice destinations include the dam of the Dhünntalsperre or a hike along the black powder route.

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12.2 km

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Viewpoint

9

13.0 km

Great Dhünn Reservoir

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Here you have a great view of the large Dhünntalsperre, after all Germany's second largest drinking water dam. All around is a lot of nature with many rare and protected species.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.37 km

3.97 km

2.40 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

4.21 km

4.00 km

972 m

390 m

< 100 m

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