Dürscheider Mill – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Dürscheider Mill – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

Moderate

4.7

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Dürscheider Mill – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

04:36

16.8km

260m

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: August 8, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wiembachtal und Seitensiefen

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3.44 km

Dürscheider Mill

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The Dürscheider mill, which is first mentioned in a donation deed of Count Adolf von Berg in 1217, is still there today. The listed former mill building originates in its …

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3.86 km

Wiembach Stream

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The Wiembach is an approximately 10.5 km long left or eastern tributary of the Wupper. It rises in Burscheid-Kaltenherberg and flows into the Wupper near Leverkusen-Ruhlach.

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8.25 km

Trail Along the Eifgenbach

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Sometimes the Eifgenbach can also be raging...

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8.58 km

Dhünn River Trail

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I really enjoy hiking here and can only recommend it. Here you have pure nature, sturdy shoes would be an advantage.

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8.93 km

Eifgenbach at Fairy Tale Forest

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From the car park in Altenberg you have to cross the Eifgenbach and then go uphill to get to the fairytale forest. A worthwhile trip that takes you back to your childhood 🪄🫠

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9.55 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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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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9.63 km

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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