Lindlar: Stonemason's Path and Grauwacke Museum

Lindlar is rich in stone, even if the people here have never earned more than elsewhere. However, its greywacke quarries, where Bergische greywacke has been extracted for almost 1000 years, are truly rich in stone. As a building material and in geology, it is more in demand than ever and world-renowned. 390 million years ago, when the Bergisches Land region was still located near the equator on the shore of a typical shallow sea, the greywacke was formed by sand deposits and high pressure. In 2008, a fossil was discovered which, according to geological research, revealed the "oldest forest in the world" to be located here. The Stonemason's Trail leads from the center of Lindlar up around the three still-operating quarries in Brungerst. Along the way, you can discover historical buildings and monuments that attest to the craftsmanship of Lindlar's stonemasons. A visit to the Lindlar Greywacke Museum is planned as a short detour. In Brungerst, the trail offers adventurous insights into abandoned quarries from centuries past. They served as a film set for "The Hunger Games" in late summer 2025. The guided tour highlights the local history, enriched with entertaining anecdotes. Along the way, we experience a small surprise. 

• Tour type: guided, themed hike and museum visit
• Target group: Adults and families with children aged 6 and over, groups and clubs
• Route length: 6 km
• Duration: 3,5 hours, depending on interest
• Meeting point: Market square at the Steenkühler fountain, Dr. Meinerzhagen-Straße, 51789 Lindlar, accessible by bus lines 307 (Gummersbach), 332 (Engelskirchen), 333 (Wipperfürth), and 421 (Cologne - Bensberg). From Lindlar bus station, it's about a 200m walk to the starting point.
• Tour guide: Winfried Panske, IG Wir Bergischen (ZNL)
• Price: Adults €7; Young people up to 18 years: €3 (please pay the tour guide on the day of the event, group discounts available on request)
• Registration required: yes, minimum 6 people, maximum 30
• Food and drink: Drinks recommended, packed lunch
• Equipment: Weather-appropriate clothing, shoes with profiled soles.

Contact and registration:
winfried.panske@web.de, www.wirbergischen.de, telephone: 02266 / 7812

Here you can find more information about the tour guide Winfried Panske.