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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Altenberg Abbey Gate – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Altenberg Abbey Gate – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

Moderate

4.7

(499)

1,579

hikers

Altenberg Abbey Gate – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

03:17

12.0km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start point

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2.85 km

Pfengstbachtal

Nature Reserve

4.04 km

View of the green fields in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Viewpoint

A typical mountain landscape 🥰

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6.67 km

Wildlife Park in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beneath the forest floor lie vanished villages ("deserted settlements"): Burgwinkel, Clauberg, Unterhortenbach t1p.de/deqj3. A cellar vault can still be seen in Unterhortenbach.

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8.44 km

Menrath entrance to the Odenthal Wildlife Park

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The Altenberg, Menrath, Scheuren, and Bülsberg entrances are open 24/7, except during the rutting season (October-November) when they are closed all day. During the hunting season (November-February), they are only …

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8.47 km

Chestnut Avenue to the Odenthal Wildlife Park

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Nice way. The Kastanienallee leads to the game park.

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9.04 km

Dhünn hiking trail along the Hortenbach stream

Highlight • River

The section along the Hortenbach stream below the Hoheberg mountain is one of the most picturesque parts of the Dhünn hiking trail. The path leads you along the water in …

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9.69 km

Burg Berge

Archaeological Site

10.7 km

Altenberg Abbey Gate

Highlight • Monument

The monastery complex was formerly enclosed by a ring wall. The only access to the enclosed monastery grounds was through this monastery gate behind the Dhünn bridge.

The Baroque gable and volute finial date from the 18th century.

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10.7 km

Altenberg House

Highlight • Historical Site

10.8 km

Altenberg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

2.19 km

1.03 km

658 m

331 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.90 km

1.68 km

1.04 km

942 m

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Altenberg Abbey Gate – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

View of the green fields in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wildlife Park in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Menrath entrance to the Odenthal Wildlife Park

Chestnut Avenue to the Odenthal Wildlife Park

Dhünn hiking trail along the Hortenbach stream

Altenberg Abbey Gate

Altenberg House

Altenberg Cathedral

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