Out and about on the Bergische Heideterrasse - Solingen hiking paradise

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Out and about on the Bergische Heideterrasse - Solingen hiking paradise

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Out and about on the Bergische Heideterrasse - Solingen hiking paradise

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10.0km

40m

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: August 15, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturschutzgebiet Ohligser Heide

Krüdersheide und Götsche

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.26 km

Haus Graven Moated Castle

Highlight • Castle

On nice days, the courtyard cafe is well-attended and offers a very nice atmosphere at normal prices. You meet cyclists, hikers and walkers. With a little luck, a bride and groom will leave to party in the castle.

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7.25 km

Schwanenfeld

Highlight • Natural

Look over meadows and fields 😊

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7.68 km

Viehbach Stream

Highlight • River

The Viehbach rises in Solingen and flows into the Garather Mühlenbach in Düsseldorf after about 13.5 km.

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7.84 km

Waldhof Hackhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

Especially nice to the rhododendrons - just a dream

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

2.49 km

1.10 km

800 m

564 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.90 km

1.54 km

1.41 km

966 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

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Comments

October 6, 2026,Unterwegs auf der Bergischen Heideterrasse 👍

The Bergische Heideterrasse - only a few kilometers wide but 80 kilometers long - stretches from Duisburg to Siegburg.
Heathlands, marshy alder and bog birch forests, wet meadows and small ponds can be found in the 25 nature reserves.
In between lie forests, meadows and cultivated land.
You can find moated castles and mills as well as larger towns ☝️

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July 3, 2025,Haus Graven und Krüdersheide, 03.07.2025

I had to take advantage of these mild temperatures to go hiking.

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March 9, 2025,Ohligser Heide-Haus Graven(Wasserburg)

Yo Servus, after I was out and about with the 🚴‍♂️ for the last two days, without sharing the tour, today I wanted to spare my ass but put more strain on my body. But I didn't want to ride far with the 🚐 either. So I headed towards Hilden (Rhineland) near Düsseldorf... a nice ride with little public traffic... …

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August 21, 2024,Bergische Heideterrasse

In the best hiking weather, a change between heath and forest...
The moated castle is quite nice, otherwise a bit boring. The main thing is to get your dose of nature 🌳🌲☀️

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May 6, 2025,NRW_Solingen_Unterwegs auf der Bergischen Heideterrasse 06.05.2025

Today I was out and about in the Ohligs Heath with @Rosi and @Elke.

We started at the hiking car park at Engelsberger Hof.

A beautiful park with the largest adventure playground in Solingen makes the Engelsberger Hof, south of the Ohligs Heath, a popular spot for families. You can get some refreshments at the Schlesische Schänke (a pub) when …

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