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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

View of Balkhausen – View from Hästen loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

View of Balkhausen – View from Hästen loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

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4.7

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View of Balkhausen – View from Hästen loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

01:56

6.64km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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915 m

Bergischland Alpaca Farm and Et Höffken Organic Farm Shop

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In 1987, Anni and Wolfgang Hausmann acquired Burg Hohenscheid. From now on, life should come back to the house. Anni and Wolfgang had the vision to help people in need. …

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Llamas and alpacas at Hohenscheid Castle

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1.33 km

View of Balkhausen

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Good starting point to climb past the alpaca farm down into the valley of the Wupper.

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2.77 km

View from Hästen

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Hästen is a good starting point for small and large hikes

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3.76 km

View from Pfaffenberg

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There is also a posh restaurant here. For hikers is more likely the underlying bistro.

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4.37 km

View of the Wupper River and the Balkhauser Kotten

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You keep walking over the ridge of the Wupper slopes and from the top you have a wonderful view of the Wupper and the Balkhauser Kotten.

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4.52 km

View of the Balkhauser Kotten and the Wupper Valley

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Great view of the Wupper.

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4.95 km

Balkhausen Timber-Framed Houses

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Balkhausen is a small town with beautiful half-timbered houses. Nearby is the Balkhauser Kotten.

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6.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

1.79 km

1.75 km

187 m

155 m

Surfaces

1.69 km

1.35 km

1.13 km

922 m

753 m

394 m

353 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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View of Balkhausen – View from Hästen loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

Bergischland Alpaca Farm and Et Höffken Organic Farm Shop

Llamas and alpacas at Hohenscheid Castle

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View of the Wupper River and the Balkhauser Kotten

View of the Balkhauser Kotten and the Wupper Valley

Balkhausen Timber-Framed Houses

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