Alder and Ash Riparian Forest – Loopebach Stream loop from Schlingenbachtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

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Alder and Ash Riparian Forest – Loopebach Stream loop from Schlingenbachtal

Moderate

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Alder and Ash Riparian Forest – Loopebach Stream loop from Schlingenbachtal

03:07

10.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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1.19 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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2.04 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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5.49 km

Alder and Ash Riparian Forest

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Simply wonderful. Here by the stream! Beautiful place for the wildlife.

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5.89 km

Loopebach Stream

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The creek rises about 800 m northwest of Drabenderhöhe at an altitude of 297 m above sea level. NN. From here it flows through the Loopebachtal in northwestern direction. After …

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6.13 km

Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The Loopebach stream originates northwest of Drabenderhöhe and later flows into the Agger river near Loope. In the Krämersbruch area, you follow the gently meandering waterway through damp alder and ash groves.

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7.98 km

Red Water Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The water itself appears clear, but the bottom gives it the reddish glow.

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8.36 km

Heckbach Stream

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The Heckberg has two forested hilltops, the Südwestkuppe (383.4 m) and the Nordostkuppe (383 m). The Heckbach rises on its east flank as a small Loopebach tributary.

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Grube Silberkaule

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