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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Oberbergischer Kreis
Nümbrecht

Big Stones – Homburg Castle loop from Nümbrecht

Easy

3.8

(4)

16

hikers

Big Stones – Homburg Castle loop from Nümbrecht

01:29

5.47km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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1

208 m

Historic Grain and Sawmill at Schloss Homburg

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In 1971, the Oberbergische Kreis acquired the Gaderother grain and sawmill, threatened with demolition (built in 1884), had it carefully dismantled and rebuilt at Schloss Homburg. A water pond ensures …

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2

2.34 km

Former Bridge Pier

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A bridge pillar was forgotten here

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3

2.76 km

Bröltal Valley

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The Bröl is a right tributary into the Sieg, which in turn flows into the Rhine. The source of the river, also known as "Brölbach" or "Homburgische Bröl", rises near …

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4

3.33 km

District of the municipality Nümbrecht. First documented in 1447. Spelling of the first appointment: Huprechterode (where Huprecht [Hubert] has cleared). Through Huppichteroth the nature discovery trail Schloss Homburg leads the …

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5

4.36 km

Homburger Brölbach

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6

4.90 km

Big Stones

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Obelix left something behind

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7

4.93 km

Quartzite rocks in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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These are not boulders, but quartzite rock that was washed out of the softer sea rock by erosion.

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8

5.41 km

Homburg Castle

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The castle has a full calendar of events and the museum will be open again from June 8, 2023. But even so, the castle is a worthwhile destination.

Further information at schloss-homburg.de/cms200mfsh/home.

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5.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

977 m

633 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.47 km

1.28 km

557 m

189 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Friday 26 June

36°C

22°C

20 %

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