View of Bergisches Land – Dog's Head loop from Rafelsberg

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Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

View of Bergisches Land – Dog's Head loop from Rafelsberg

Moderate

4.6

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View of Bergisches Land – Dog's Head loop from Rafelsberg

04:48

16.5km

440m

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 6, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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214 m

View of Bergisches Land

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at this point you have beautiful views

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225 m

At the height of the Heckberg (383.4 m above sea level) is Heckhaus, at the highest and northernmost point in the municipality Much. From here you have a wide view over the Siebengebirge and the southern Bergische Land.

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3.83 km

View of Heckberg

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The Heckberg is with over 384 m above sea level the highest elevation of the forest area Heck in the natural park Bergisches Land.

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7.22 km

Schimmelhau-Buschhardt-Burscheid

Nature Reserve

10.5 km

Dog's Head

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At -3 ° and the highest point in the tail some snow quite exciting, but feasible.

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12.3 km

A7 Stream Crossing in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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14.9 km

View of Naturpark Bergisches Land

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A nice and good to drive trail. Are in the rear but even better 😉

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15.8 km

View of Cologne

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In good weather you can see Cologne from here.

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16.1 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The "normal" forest road is very damaged by tree felling. But it is already a

Beaten path next to it.

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

963 m

711 m

332 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

5.65 km

936 m

849 m

722 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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View of Bergisches Land – Dog's Head loop from Rafelsberg

View of Bergisches Land

Heckhaus Viewpoint

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Dog's Head

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