Hiking around Bergisches Land

🥾🌲 A Winter Adventure Through Forests, Valleys & Viewpoints 🌲🥾

📅 Date: Sun 25.01.2026
Rolling hills, deep forests, quiet streams and wide-open views — this hike takes us straight into the heart of one of NRW’s most beautiful natural regions. Expect a varied and demanding route with constant ups and downs, rewarding panoramas, and a perfect mix of wilderness and classic Bergisches Land scenery.

🕘 Meeting point: 09:15 at Düsseldorf Hbf (You are free to join at any point along the route)

🚆 Train schedule:
Dep: 09:25 Düsseldorf Hbf, Platform 11 S1
Arr: 09:47 Solingen Hbf, Platform 10
Dep: 09:52 Solingen Hbf, Platform 9 S7
Arr: 10:00 Solingen Mitte, Platform 1
Dep: 10:19 Bahnhof Mitte, Solingen, Bus stop 3, Bus 252
Arr: 10:35 Witzhelden Orth, Leichlingen (Rheinland)

🥾 Hike details
• Total distance: 17.7 km
• Elevation: ↑ 550 m / ↓ 560 m
• Duration (Komoot): 5:19 h
• Difficulty: Difficult (according to Komoot)
🗺 Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2755978778?share_token=aH1DGWwYz4uYApbkeO5Lwn7ynAYixHScwKhdvTkacd7TXWJoyN&ref=wtd

💬 Telegram group
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You do not need to be in the Telegram group to participate.

📣 Telegram channel: https://t.me/hikenrw
👥 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Dusseldorf-Wandern-Meetup

🌦 Important
Regardless of the weather, the event will NOT be cancelled.

Lace up your boots, bring enough water, and get ready for a rewarding winter hike full of nature, challenge, and unforgettable views 🌄🥾