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Hiking in the Bergisches Land

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Bergisches Wanderland

With the "Bergischer Weg" and the "Bergischer Panoramasteig," there are two long-distance hiking trails certified as "Quality Trail Wanderable Germany" by the German Hiking Association. Choose one or more stages, or combine them. Connecting trails allow you to extend your hiking holiday from here to the Natursteig Sieg, the Rheinsteig, the Neanderland STEIG, or the Sauerländischer Höhenflug. The Bergisches Wanderland region also boasts numerous themed trails, the "Bergische Streifzüge," which bring historical, natural, technical, or literary themes to life on tours of varying lengths. Information panels and interactive audio stations along the way ensure plenty of variety for your hike. Our "Bergisches Wanderland Hosts" are ideal destinations for your overnight stay or a stop for refreshments.

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Hiking in the Bergisches Land

In total, there are over 4.000 kilometers of marked hiking trails in the Bergisches Land region, making it ideal for exploring and discovering the area on foot. From short strolls and half-day hikes to more challenging full-day tours, there's something suitable for every ability and fitness level. On specially designed themed trails, you can discover cultural, historical, or natural history topics alongside the landscape and nature. Enjoy fantastic views, unwind, and discover the Bergisches Land Nature Park.

Bergische Wanderwochen - The hiking

The Bergische Wanderwochen (Bergisch Hiking Weeks) offer a diverse program with short, long, and family-friendly hikes focusing on topics such as culinary delights, herbs, health, and sustainability. All hikes are led by expert hiking guides or tour guides. 

When? 
24.04. to 09.05.2027

Information and program
A group of hikers stands in front of an information board in the autumnal forest. The hiking guide explains something on the board.

Hiking trails sorted by length

Hiking trails 5 - 10 km

short hikes

Hiking trails 10 - 15 km

Half-day tours

Hiking trails over 15 km

Long hikes

Impressions from hiking in the Bergisches Land

  • Path through green meadow with wooden posts and trail markers, hilly landscape in the background.
  • A barefoot person in a green shirt is wearing hiking boots and is walking through a shallow, sunny stream.
  • Two men sit next to a flowing water channel with geometric stones in a natural setting.
  • A hiker reads an information panel in a green setting. Trees and meadows surround the scene.
  • Two senior citizens with backpacks read a map in front of traditional half-timbered houses in a green setting.
  • Three people in hiking clothes are hiking along a rural field path on a sunny day.
  • Two people are lying relaxed on a wooden bench in the forest, with their legs raised.
  • An elderly couple hikes along a forest path beside a stream in a green, bright setting.
  • Viewing platform in a green setting, person enjoying view of wooded hills and valley settlements.
  • A group enjoys drinks together outdoors at a table with maps and travel guides.
  • A person holds beer and soda bottles outdoors, with two people sitting on a bench in the background.
  • A wooden post in the grass displays a red sign with an arrow, indicating the "herb path".
  • A hiker looks at an information board on a forest path in Neunkirchen-Seelscheid.

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