Bergischer Weg

Following in the footsteps of a hiking trail that is over 100 years old, the Bergischer Weg runs for approx. 259 kilometers in 14 stages from the Ruhr region through the Bergisches Land to the Rhine. It begins at Lake Baldeney in Essen, leads through the "Neanderland", through the Bergisch towns of Remscheid, Solingen and Wuppertal as well as the Rheinisch-Bergisch district to the Drachenfels in the Siebengebirge.

The route winds its way through gently rolling hills, green forests and along numerous streams, past small half-timbered villages and important places of cultural history: local and industrial history museums, palaces, castles and churches bring the history and culture of the region back to life. Along the way, you can experience and discover the history and culture of the region in a variety of ways.

You will find our "Bergisches Wanderland hosts" along and near the trails and especially in the stage towns, offering you relaxing accommodation and refreshment stops. From comfortable hotels and rustic country inns to cozy vacation apartments, from fine restaurants to rustic beer gardens, the hosts are specially geared to the wishes of hikers. They meet defined quality criteria and carry the "Bergisches Wanderland - Host" seal of approval, which makes them easy for hikers to recognize. Among other things, they provide guests with packed lunches for on the way, provide expert information about hiking tours and sights, transport your luggage and pick you up or take you to the trails.

If you hike the Bergischer Weg and take photos at certain locations, you can collect points and earn a digital hiking pin. Further information is available here.