Hiking around Bergisch Gladbach
Details
Sunday Hike – Mar 29, 2026
Hey everyone! 👋
Join us this Sunday for a relaxed and scenic hike—perfect if you want to unwind, enjoy nature, and meet some friendly people along the way. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, you’re very welcome 😊
⚠️ Good news: We’re starting a bit later than usual due to the daylight saving time change—so you can sleep in a little and still make it without stress.
We’ll meet at 10:45 at Düsseldorf Hbf, but feel free to hop on anywhere along the route if that’s easier for you.
Train schedule:
Dep: 10:58 Düsseldorf Hbf platform 16 RE5 (28513)
Arr: 11:20 Köln-Mülheim platform 1
Dep: 11:25 Köln-Mülheim platform 7 S11
Arr: 11:38 Bergisch Gladbach platform 1
Hike details:
Distance: 16.0 km
Elevation: ↑ 223 m / ↓ 223 m
Estimated duration: 4:20 (according to Komoot)
Difficulty: moderate
We’ll take it at a comfortable pace with breaks along the way—no rush, just good vibes and fresh air 🌿
☕️ Midway break: We’re planning to stop at Naturfreundehaus Hardt to relax, recharge, and maybe grab something to eat or drink together.
We expect to be back at Düsseldorf Hbf around 17:30 (give or take—depends on the group and how long we enjoy the stops 😄).
Route links:
GPX file: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/samwaseda/HikeNRW/refs/heads/main/HikeNRW/tracks/20260329_1392164508.gpx
Stay connected:
Facebook group (NRW Hiking Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/colognehiking
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rambledorf/
Telegram channel: https://t.me/hikenrw
Telegram group access:
Sign up via Meetup or Facebook and wait for the group link, or just leave a comment under this post. You don’t need to be in the Telegram group to join the hike.
Important:
The event will take place regardless of the weather 🌧☀️
Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes—and most importantly, a good mood. Looking forward to seeing you out there! 🚶♂️✨