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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Burscheid

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Burscheid

Moderate

4.3

(9)

27

hikers

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Burscheid

04:12

15.2km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wiembachtal und Seitensiefen

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3.59 km

Wiembach Stream

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The Wiembach is an approximately 10.5 km long left or eastern tributary of the Wupper. It rises in Burscheid-Kaltenherberg and flows into the Wupper near Leverkusen-Ruhlach.

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10.5 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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11.1 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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11.6 km

Eifgenbach Stream

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11.7 km

Trail Along the Eifgenbach

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Sometimes the Eifgenbach can also be raging...

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12.0 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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13.3 km

Side Valley of the Eifgenbach

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Idyllic narrow path away from the busy main routes.

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13.8 km

old pond Arentshain on Bökershammer brook a popular gem. As a tributary of the Eifgenbach is the Bökershammer Bach a body of water in the nature reserve.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.82 km

4.10 km

4.00 km

659 m

556 m

130 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.13 km

3.07 km

2.75 km

2.08 km

310 m

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