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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Königs Forest – Shelter at the Rather Weiher loop from Rath/Heumar

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Königs Forest – Shelter at the Rather Weiher loop from Rath/Heumar

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4.8

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174

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Königs Forest – Shelter at the Rather Weiher loop from Rath/Heumar

01:31

5.95km

20m

Hiking

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: May 7, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

2.01 km

Rest area with a picnic shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

This shelter also offers protection to a larger group in any weather 👍🏼

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2

2.02 km

Königs Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful hiking area, very well signposted with paths, but also many paths and great mountain bike trails.

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3

2.03 km

Wooden Crocodile Sculpture Rest Area

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Wooden hut with crocodile guard. The Königsforst is always worth a walk

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2.63 km

Wildniswald

Forest

5

3.36 km

Wooden bench in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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In summer a lot of mosquitos but otherwise a really nice place to rest

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6

3.80 km

Forest Educational Trail – Naturpark Bergisches Land

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There is a lot of information about the trees that grow here.

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7

3.80 km

Shelter at the Rather Weiher

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No spectacular panoramic views are to be expected on a hike through the Königsforst, but a body of water like this offers a nice little change in the forest. Especially …

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8

3.94 km

Hesenlebernbaum in Königsforst

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Worthwhile, as there are trees here that are not found anywhere else in the Königsforst. You can learn and be amazed here.

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9

4.91 km

Forest Educational Trail – Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Inside the forest, two long, crossing hunting lanes were created. See aerial view in photos. Access from the east rim. Because NSG, authorized only.

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5.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

3.39 km

1.13 km

1.05 km

306 m

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