View of Heckberg – View of Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

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Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

View of Heckberg – View of Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

Easy

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View of Heckberg – View of Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

00:56

3.55km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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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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530 m

View from the Old Spoil Heap (Naturpark Bergisches Land)

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There is an old spoil heap at this point. From up here you have a wonderful view over the Bergisches Land. Two tree stumps invite you to linger.

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1.88 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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2.54 km

View of Heckhaus in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Distant views and panorama at the rear building.

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2.58 km

Bench With a View of the Siebengebirge

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You will be informed of this beautiful view by a sign along the way and the few meters there are worth it. You can enjoy the wonderful view on a bench and a lounger.

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2.73 km

Heckberg Monument

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The stone and the inscription date from 1932 and are still relevant today.

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3.33 km

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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3.34 km