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Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg (Burgholz)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg (Burgholz)

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Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg (Burgholz)

01:05

3.94km

60m

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The SGV-Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg is about four kilometers long and leads you through the Burgholz state forest. The route is not entirely flat, but it is feasible for everyone who is fit. Apart from sturdy footwear, you do not need any additional hiking equipment for the relatively short track. Depending on your…

by Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV)

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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1.95 km

Wolfgang Kolbe Trail Memorial

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Kolbe founded an ecological collection of the beetles of North Rhine-Westphalia. But in 2008, "his" museum in Wuppertal was dissolved. Now the beetle collection is in Bonn at the Museum König: t1p.de/hxjek

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View of the Burgholz State Forest

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In the Staatsforst Burgholz you can discover many tree species. This is because it houses a nationally unique arboretum where forestry studies are conducted.

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View from the Burggrafenberg

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On the marked trail you walk at this point already increased. The adjacent Burggrafenberg with its 282 meters is the highest single elevation in Forst Burgholz. The view from up …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

563 m

Surfaces

1.39 km

1.15 km

727 m

597 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 4 July

21°C

14°C

92 %

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June 19, 2026

The SGV-Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg is about four kilometers long and leads you through the Burgholz state forest. The route is not entirely flat, but it is feasible for everyone who is fit. Apart from sturdy footwear, you do not need any additional hiking equipment for the relatively short track. Depending on

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Wolfgang-Kolbe-Weg (Burgholz)

Wolfgang Kolbe Trail Memorial

View of the Burgholz State Forest

View from the Burggrafenberg

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