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Steep Sand Path – Wenzelnberg Memorial loop from Leichlingen

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Steep Sand Path – Wenzelnberg Memorial loop from Leichlingen

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Steep Sand Path – Wenzelnberg Memorial loop from Leichlingen

01:44

6.69km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.83 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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815 m

The view from the Sandberg is absolutely fantastic! You can see: Cologne with cathedral & radio tower, as well as the Siebengebirge. CAUTION is required at the edge of the plateau, as NOTHING is secured above, danger of falling!

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2.20 km

Viewpoint

3.28 km

Steep Sand Path

Highlight • Trail

3.36 km

Wenzelnberg Summit (Highest Point of Langenfeld)

Highlight • Summit

The Wenzelnberg is the highest elevation in the city of Langenfeld and is one of the remains of the Leichlinger Sandberge

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3.84 km

Ascent and Descent Aid on the Neanderlandsteig

Highlight • Rest Area

lohmann game reserve

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3.97 km

War Memorial at Wenzelnberg

Highlight • Monument

In memory of the fallen soldiers of both world wars.

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4.54 km

Wenzelnberg Memorial

Highlight • Monument

On April 13, 1945, just before the Allies reached the Bergische Land, the National Socialists executed 71 resistance fighters and forced laborers from various prisons in the region without trial and buried them in a ravine on the Wenzelnberg.

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5.60 km

Dry heath

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Beautiful forest path, ideal for cyclists who want to cycle between Langenfeld-Reusrath and Solingen-Wiescheid or vice versa away from the traffic.

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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.60 km

922 m

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

2.04 km

1.25 km

726 m

209 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Steep Sand Path – Wenzelnberg Memorial loop from Leichlingen

Forest Jump Bike Park

View of Leichlinger Sandberge

Steep Sand Path

Wenzelnberg Summit (Highest Point of Langenfeld)

Ascent and Descent Aid on the Neanderlandsteig

War Memorial at Wenzelnberg

Wenzelnberg Memorial

Dry heath

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