Deilbach stream in the Deilbachtal – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Deilbachtal
Deilbach stream in the Deilbachtal – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Deilbachtal
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Deilbach stream in the Deilbachtal – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Deilbachtal
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17.4km
450m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 8, 2026
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Deilbach stream in the Deilbachtal
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The Deilbachtal has a number of geological and historical special features.
Above all, the natural resources of the valley offered the population, who lived from agriculture, the opportunity to improve their income. Hard coal, ores, sandstone and clay that are close to the surface and were mined here early on have shaped the development and economy in the valley. The water from the Deilbach itself provided the energy to initially power mills and hammer mills. The entire later history of energy production from wood, coal, electricity and nuclear power can be shown here in a small space.
The valley itself has always served as an important route for transporting the extracted goods and connecting the Ruhr Valley and Wuppertal/Solingen.
Between Kupferdreh and Rinderhof, numerous landscape and industrial historical relics at the original location bear witness to the agricultural, then commercial, mining and industrial use of the valley.
The extraction of mineral resources, energy production and transport routes led to the landscape being significantly changed early on. With the operation of the mills in the Middle Ages, the straightening and relocation of the watercourses began. Quarries and mining zones as well as the filling of dumps have changed the topography in the valley. Buildings and transport routes were adapted to the development of technology and take up large areas in the valley area. ..."
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Deilbachtal
Nature Reserve
4.47 km
Hexenweg (Witches' Path) in Deilbachtal
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4.71 km
Fields, Forests, and Meadows
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5.41 km
View of the Deilbach Valley
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7.42 km
Pasture Gate With a View
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12.1 km
Kreiswald
Forest
13.0 km
View of the Ruhr Valley
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15.8 km
View of the Deilbach valley
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16.6 km
View of Langenberg
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Langenberg can look back on a long history and was first mentioned in a document in 1220. Although the soil here only brought few income, the town soon developed into a trading center due to its strategic location. Since Langenberg lies at the confluence of two brooks, the Deilbach and the Hardenberger Bach, these watercourses were later used to generate energy and a flourishing small industry with various paper or oil mills developed. But the cloth industry in particular led to the town's wealth and wealth. In 1831 Langenberg received city rights. ... "
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17.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.3 km
3.91 km
1.51 km
1.27 km
469 m
Surfaces
7.65 km
3.17 km
2.84 km
2.38 km
1.27 km
129 m
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Highest point (290 m)
Lowest point (150 m)
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Thursday 20 August
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12°C
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Along the way, they encountered a variety of people who all shared the same love of nature. Some were locals who showed off their homeland with …
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However, the "For advanced" rating should be taken seriously, as some sections are a bit more challenging. If you're not quite as fit, you can bypass them – but you should look for alternative routes early enough. Otherwise, you risk a dead end 🚧.
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For us, despite the 32°C today, it was a nice training lap for the E5
(12Kg field pack, 2L water consumption, 1Kg lost and still quite fit on it...)
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Varied, with great views, single trails and some asphalt.
Absolutely recommendable 🍀
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