Bürgerbuschbach Stream – Gezelin Chapel, Alkenrath loop from Dhünn

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Bürgerbuschbach Stream – Gezelin Chapel, Alkenrath loop from Dhünn

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Bürgerbuschbach Stream – Gezelin Chapel, Alkenrath loop from Dhünn

02:25

9.38km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.62 km

Bürgerbusch

Forest

4.02 km

Wooden Bridge in Bergisches Land

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4.03 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

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This is a stream crossing like in childhood days. Unfortunately, hardly to be found nowadays, because stones can be slippery or icy in certain weather conditions and bridges are preferred.

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4.63 km

Köttelbachtal

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Some stepping stones are missing, because the shoes can get wet ...

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5.36 km

Eyes Trees on Auf dem Bruch & Holzer Weg

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6.97 km

Bürgerbuschbach Pond

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The Bachaue has a very special atmosphere in every season.

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7.56 km

The Bürgerbusch is the largest contiguous forest area in Leverkusen. Several streams flow through the forest. The Bürgerbuschbach rises on the eastern edge of the Bürgerbusch, is four kilometers long and flows into the Dhünn in Leverkusen-Alkenrath.

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8.87 km

Gezelin Chapel, Alkenrath

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The exact date of construction of the chapel is uncertain. It mentions a first, non-documented tradition as early as the 15th century, where it is said to have been built …

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