Milk Way Wipperfürth

  • 4,20 km long
  • Flatly
  • Difficulty: easy
  • regional hiking trail
  • theme trail
  • Children's paths
  • 1: 05 pm
  • 4,20 km
  • Start: Wipperfürth Youth Hostel, Ostlandstraße 34
  • Destination: Wipperfürth Youth Hostel
Hiking in the Bergisches Land region is also interesting for children.
The first German dairy hiking trail vividly and experientially showcases the typical dairy farming in the Bergisches Land region, where black and white or red and white cows are omnipresent and graze on fresh green pastures.


Eight information panels provide insights into nature-friendly dairy farming and special features of the Bergisches Land region. The trail passes three dairy farms, offering hikers a glimpse into the daily lives of dairy farmers.


Table 1: Entrance sign Milchweg
Table 2: Bergisches Land: mountainous and rich in water, industrial heritage and agriculture
Table 3: Dairy products: From fresh milk to snacks
Table 4: Lendringhausen: Everyday life on the farm
Table 5: The cow: How grass becomes milk
Table 6: Cultural landscape: How agriculture shapes the landscape
Table 7: Diversity: From small and large cows and the value of breed diversity
Table 8: Nature conservation: Why the bistort only survives with the help of farmers


The Milky Way is particularly ideal for families or school groups. At only about four kilometers long, even young children can easily manage this interesting route. And the diverse and exciting sights and experiences are guaranteed to inspire further exploration of the topic.

Good to know

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

Wipperfürth Youth Hostel, Stillinghausen, Lendringhausen, along a disused railway line, Wipperfürth Youth Hostel

Tour features

  • Family Friendly

  • Flatly

Learn more

Eight information panels provide a wealth of information (including resources specifically for school groups) about dairy farming and the unique characteristics of the Bergisches Land region. The farmers not only produce a valuable food product but also shape the landscape. Together with experts, they demonstrate how farming can be done in a nature-friendly way. Thanks to their commitment, rare plants and animals are given refuge.

The lower third of the boards summarizes the most important information for secondary school students, and questions addressed to them encourage them to engage with the specific topic.

Documents

author

Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 75
51429 Bergisch Gladbach

License (master data)

Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)