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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

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View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

Moderate

4.6

(94)

288

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View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

02:43

9.83km

180m

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: July 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start point

Bus stop

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214 m

View of Bergisches Land

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at this point you have beautiful views

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1.16 km

Grube Silberkaule

Nature Reserve

1.50 km

Heckberg

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The Heckberg at Heckhaus is with 383.4 m, the highest elevation of the Heckberger forest (rear) in Bergisches Land. On its eastern flank, the Heckbach rises as a small Loopebach tributary.

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1.70 km

Heckbach Stream

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The Heckberg has two forested hilltops, the Südwestkuppe (383.4 m) and the Nordostkuppe (383 m). The Heckbach rises on its east flank as a small Loopebach tributary.

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2.08 km

Red Water Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The water itself appears clear, but the bottom gives it the reddish glow.

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2.43 km

The Silberkaule mine, located on the Heckberg, was already mining lead and silver in the 13th century. The industrial enterprise started in 1868 was discontinued in 1892 because of an impoverishment of the ore mine.

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3.31 km

Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The Loopebach stream originates northwest of Drabenderhöhe and later flows into the Agger river near Loope. In the Krämersbruch area, you follow the gently meandering waterway through damp alder and ash groves.

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5.64 km

Loopebach Stream

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The Loopebach flows comfortably from its source below Drabenderhöhe to Loope, where it flows into the Agger.

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7.94 km

View of Heckberg

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The Heckberg is with over 384 m above sea level the highest elevation of the forest area Heck in the natural park Bergisches Land.

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9.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

457 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

570 m

251 m

206 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

34°C

17°C

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Comments

April 26, 2025,2025 - Deutschland - Bergisches Land - Von Heckhaus um die Grube Silberkaule

Today we went on a lovely short spring hike in the Bergisches Land region right on our doorstep. Perfect weather... truly beautiful! And the panorama 🙏

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July 1, 2025,🇩🇪 Heckberg Runde - wunderschön!

Years ago, I was here in the fall and found it rather uninspiring, but now in the summer, the area is fantastic. Fresh raspberries and blueberries as much as you like, ice-cold, clear water, a fascinating mining area, and plenty of animals. I was truly impressed, and at 38 degrees Celsius in the city, the shady forest is truly bearable. …

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April 8, 2024,Grube Silberkaule-Runde von Verr

The forecasted good weather for that day was used for this hike, as the next few days were supposed to get worse again.
The start was in Verr, a small, beautifully situated place near Drabenderhöhe, which was first mentioned in documents in 1413. At that time, people lived mainly from agriculture, but the men were also employed in the surrounding …

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July 31, 2022,Bach im einsamen Wald – Grube Silberkaule Runde von Drabenderhöhe

Was a very nice tour. Good paths, a lot through the forest. Great view of the heights

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February 12, 2023,Haus Wald-Eck - Bach im einsamen Wald – Grube Silberkaule Runde von Verr

Today with friends from Haus Wald-Eck in Verr in a quite lonely forest with a few obstacles (fallen trees) on the way, following the Loopebach, past the Silberkaule pit, and then enjoyed great views at Heckhaus.

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March 12, 2022,Silbermine - Grube Silberkaule - Runde von Drabenderhöhe

Great varied tour. Unfortunately, the paths are blocked on some stretches by fallen trees. Was an adventure. The kids also had a lot of fun.

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View of Bergisches Land

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Red Water Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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