Premium hiking trail Birgeler Urwald - Water.Hiking.World
Premium hiking trail Birgeler Urwald - Water.Hiking.World
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Premium hiking trail Birgeler Urwald - Water.Hiking.World
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17.4km
120m
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There is a lot of forest in very different forms on offer to hikers here, from beech hall forests to pine and birch stands to damp rubble forest. The route often leads along narrow paths. A small pilgrimage chapel, the "Birgelener Pützchen", as well as relics of the West Wall…
Last updated: July 7, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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293 m
Nature Conservation Station Haus Wildenrath
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3.93 km
View of Hoverkämpchen Meadow
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15.8 km
Boardwalk Through the Moor in Schaagbachtal
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16.3 km
Beaver wetland in the Schaagbach Valley
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17.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.08 km
7.95 km
688 m
658 m
Surfaces
7.28 km
4.39 km
3.08 km
2.57 km
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< 100 m
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Hiked the WaWaWe premium hiking trail "Birgeler Urwald" again.
It was another lovely, short, and entertaining hike with a friendly group, in beautiful weather.
New starting point is on Heinsberger Straße (small parking lot) in Wegberg (Wildenrath).
Copy the following coordinates and paste them into Google Maps:
51.119766,6.194752
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The path goes along a nature trail to the edge of the forest, crosses the still young Schaagbach. Then we go through the Birgeler forest to the "Birgelener Pützchen", a small pilgrimage chapel. We continue along a cross path. After that, we have to overcome a few climbs …
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I did this hike many years ago. Also with my hiking group.
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📍 Region: Lower Rhine
➕ Enchanting forest with wetlands, ferns, boardwalks, and paths
➕ Atmospheric finale in the Schaagbach Valley and at Bibersee (Beaver Lake)
➖ Forest edges and the central section occasionally break up the primeval forest feel
⭐ Rating: 7/10
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March 19, 2024
There is a lot of forest in very different forms on offer to hikers here, from beech hall forests to pine and birch stands to damp rubble forest. The route often leads along narrow paths. A small pilgrimage chapel, the "Birgelener Pützchen", as well as relics of the West Wall are along the way.
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July 7, 2026
Note: From 13.07.2026, an alternative route will be established on the premium hiking trail „Birgeler Urwald“ due to construction work for the wind farm. The hiking trail will therefore be slightly shortened. Access via Dalheim-Rödgen is not possible until further notice. Please follow the signposted "Alternative Route".
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