Bergischer Weg - Stage 7: Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg - Rösrath
- 3: 45 pm
- 14,07 km
- 167 m
- 191 m
- 95 m
- 223 m
- 128 m
- Start: Kadettenweiherweg (in the forest) at the Milchborntal sports field, Hardtweg 42, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach
- Destination: Hover Brand (in the forest), 51503 Rösrath-Forsbach
The Bergisches Land region's distinctive character, with its nature reserves and beautiful forests, is clearly visible here.
This stage is rich in forests, leading through the 8200-hectare Königsforst and Wahner Heide nature reserve. From the former mining town of Bensberg with its baroque castle, the route continues to Monte Troodelöh, the highest point within Cologne's city limits. From there, the path leads to Rösrath-Forsbach.
If you hike the Bergischer Weg trail and take photos at certain locations, you can collect points and receive a hiking badge. More information is available here
We would like to thank Dieter Vierkotten, who oversees the path as a volunteer path steward.
Here you can find all the hosts on stage 7.
This stage is rich in forests, leading through the 8200-hectare Königsforst and Wahner Heide nature reserve. From the former mining town of Bensberg with its baroque castle, the route continues to Monte Troodelöh, the highest point within Cologne's city limits. From there, the path leads to Rösrath-Forsbach.
If you hike the Bergischer Weg trail and take photos at certain locations, you can collect points and receive a hiking badge. More information is available here
We would like to thank Dieter Vierkotten, who oversees the path as a volunteer path steward.
Here you can find all the hosts on stage 7.
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Directions
The seventh stage runs mostly along wide, paved forest paths through the Königsforst forest and also passes the highest point in Cologne, the Monte Troodelöh (118 m above sea level).
From Bensberg, the route initially follows paths and wide forest tracks through the Milchborn valley, past several ponds to Moitzfeld, where a bridge leads over the A4 motorway into the Königsforst forest (with a view of the cathedral!). The route then loops through the Königsforst on well-maintained forest tracks until, west of Lehmbach, you reach the stage marker, which marks the end of this stage.
From Bensberg, the route initially follows paths and wide forest tracks through the Milchborn valley, past several ponds to Moitzfeld, where a bridge leads over the A4 motorway into the Königsforst forest (with a view of the cathedral!). The route then loops through the Königsforst on well-maintained forest tracks until, west of Lehmbach, you reach the stage marker, which marks the end of this stage.
- marked Access route Bensberg_North To the start of the stage: 1,3 km (from the "Bensberg" bus/subway station)
- Marked access path from the end of the stage: 0,7 km (Access route Rösrath-Forsbach, Bensberger Straße)
- Access route Bensberg_East: 1,25 km
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Arrival & Parking
Directions by car:
A4 to Bensberg exit, via L136 to Bensberg
A4 to Bensberg exit, via L136 to Bensberg
at the Milchborntal outdoor swimming pool or at the Bensberg town hall
Getting there by public transport:
DB Bahn: Take the S11 to S Bergisch Gladbach, then bus 227, 420, 421, 423, 455 to U Bensberg; Tram: with line 1 to U Bensberg;
Bus: by bus 101, 227, 267, 420, 421, 423, 454, 455, SB40 to U Bensberg
Ways to return to the starting point:
From the "Halfenhof" stop, take bus 423 to Bensberg.
DB Bahn: Take the S11 to S Bergisch Gladbach, then bus 227, 420, 421, 423, 455 to U Bensberg; Tram: with line 1 to U Bensberg;
Bus: by bus 101, 227, 267, 420, 421, 423, 454, 455, SB40 to U Bensberg
Ways to return to the starting point:
From the "Halfenhof" stop, take bus 423 to Bensberg.
Further information
The Bergische Weg hiking trail will be permanently rerouted near Rösrath-Lehmbach starting in April 2026. The new route is already signposted.
Tourist information:
City of Bergisch Gladbach
Economic Development and Tourism
Bensberg Town Hall
Wilhelm-Wagener-Platz
51429 Bergisch Gladbach-Bensberg
Tel: 02202 142612
Email: tourism{at}stadt-gl.de
Tourist information:
City of Bergisch Gladbach
Economic Development and Tourism
Bensberg Town Hall
Wilhelm-Wagener-Platz
51429 Bergisch Gladbach-Bensberg
Tel: 02202 142612
Email: tourism{at}stadt-gl.de
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Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 75
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
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