View near Schalken – View of Bergisches Land loop from Schlingenbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Overath

View near Schalken – View of Bergisches Land loop from Schlingenbachtal

Easy

4.8

(13)

hikers

View near Schalken – View of Bergisches Land loop from Schlingenbachtal

01:10

4.33km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

View near Schalken

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The small, agricultural district of Schalken was first mentioned in the 13th century as Schadeleke. Both the origin of the base word and the determiner in the place name remain …

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1.72 km

View of Cologne

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In good weather you can see Cologne from here.

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2.07 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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2.56 km

View of the Cologne Lowland

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When the weather is clear, there is a magnificent panorama of the Cologne Bay 🥰

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3.44 km

View of Bergisches Land

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Nice path, between forest and meadow.

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3.73 km

View towards Hecknaafer Hof, Siebelsnaaf and the Naafbachtal

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Views towards Hecknaafer Hof, Siebelsnaaf and the Naafbach valley.

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3.77 km

View of the Siebengebirge

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Nice to hike, but also good to ride on a bike.

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4.27 km

View of Aresbühl Meadow

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There is a very good parking area for hikers here. From here you also have a beautiful view over meadows and forests.

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4.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.75 km

1.10 km

779 m

694 m

Surfaces

1.43 km

1.36 km

764 m

361 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

38 %

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