Along the Dhünn River – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Along the Dhünn River – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

Moderate

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318

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Along the Dhünn River – Eifgenbach loop from Altenberg

03:11

11.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Waypoints

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559 m

Dhünn River

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2.06 km

These rapids on the Dhünn River are created by the alternation of rock formations and gradients, resulting in bubbling, lively stretches of water. They offer not only an impressive natural spectacle but also valuable ecological functions and recreational opportunities.

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2.87 km

Along the Dhünn River

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Wonderful forest landscape with musical accompaniment of the rushing streams in the ears ;-)

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3.51 km

Stone Archway on the Dhünnradweg

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From Maria in der Aue or the Schöllerhof hiking car park you can perfectly hike into the Dhünntal... nice destinations include the dam of the Dhünntalsperre or a hike along the black powder route.

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Bömericher Bach and the Dhünn streams

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The stream itself is picturesque enough. The light effects of the scattered sunbeams in the brook water create a "fairytale" atmosphere

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10.3 km

Dhünn River Trail

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I really enjoy hiking here and can only recommend it. Here you have pure nature, sturdy shoes would be an advantage.

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10.9 km

Trail Along the Eifgenbach

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Sometimes the Eifgenbach can also be raging...

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11.2 km

Eifgenbach

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Nice start for a circular hike in the Eifgenbach valley. It is clear from the start how wildly idyllic this tour is. And the water ripples everywhere.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

3.69 km

2.48 km

330 m

277 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.38 km

2.39 km

1.48 km

330 m

277 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

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Comments

February 19, 2025,Entlang der Dhünn – Eifgenbach Runde von Straßerhof

The paths were frozen and easy to walk on. If it's muddy or there are wet leaves lying around, it's probably different...

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May 9, 2026,Entlang der Dhünn – Eifgenbach Runde von Altenberg

A BEAUTIFUL ROMANTIC TOUR WITH NARROW PATHS ALONG THE ABYSS ALONG THE DHÜNN. STURDY FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDED. CRISP SHORT CLIMBS. START AT THE SCHÖLLERHOF PARKING LOT BEHIND ALTENBERG. PLENTY OF PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE BUT ALWAYS WELL VISITED. RISKY TO WALK IN PLACES IN WET WEATHER.

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March 2, 2024,Runde Altenberg

A beautiful hike from the Schöllerhof hiking car park. Unfortunately, you cannot walk the route directly behind the parking lot past the Dhünn. It's really a very nice path, but there are a lot of trees on the way and after a certain point you just can't go any further. Otherwise, you always walk along the water on this route.

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February 20, 2023,Vier Bäche Runde von Altenberg

From Altenberg along the Pfengstbach, Bömericher Bach, Dhünn and Eifgenbach.

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May 27, 2025,Eifgenbach, Dhünn und ein Dom 🥾🐕🐕🐾

Today we hiked along the Eifgenbach stream to Altenberg Cathedral and back along the Dhünn River. Great narrow paths, dogs had plenty of water and fun, and no rain. Conclusion: a great tour.

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March 12, 2022,Von den Fischteichen, Altenberg über das Pfengstbachtal nach Neschen

Today I was out with Katrin and we went to the café below Maria in der Aue for a quick to-go. Delicious nut corners and cakes that we ate outside.

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March 11, 2023,Von den Fischteichen, Altenberg zum kleinen Café im Brunnenhaus

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Today a nice hike with Katrin to Café Brunnenhaus (below Maria in der Aue). The café is highly recommended (note opening hours).

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August 6, 2024,Schöllerhof Dhünn Neschen

By bike in the morning to Schöllerhof (and I never pass Odenthal without taking a photo, especially in this wonderful morning sun!), then along the Dhünn and briefly along the Linnefe, idyllic as always.
Up to Lindscheid and to the glittering Dhünntalsperre, continued on the D8 past Neschen and enjoyed the narrow, lonely path at Breibacher Siefen. I haven't been …

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