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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Sülz River

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Sülz River

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Sülz River

Hiking

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(60)

Cycling

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(1)

Road cycling

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(1)

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Location: Rösrath, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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March 12, 2026

The Sülz River flows powerfully through Hoffnungsthal. This tributary of the Agger, approximately 25 kilometers long, significantly shapes not only the townscape but also the surrounding landscape. Densely vegetated banks and open green spaces line the river. During heavy rainfall, the Sülz often swells rapidly, flooding the areas it surrounds.

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

May 26, 2025

Hiking

"The Sülz Valley takes its name from the Sülz River and its two source streams, the Kürtener Sülz and the Lindlarer Sülz. Measured from the source of the Lindlarer Sülz, the Sülz travels 49 km before flowing into the Agger River near Lohmar. This makes the Sülz the most important tributary of the Agger, which in turn drains into the Rhine via the Sieg River."

ich-geh-wandern.de/suelztal

"...The name Sülz is derived from the Germanic word *sula- and describes a marshy place, a wallow, or a pool..."

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%BClz_(Fluss)

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May 30, 2025

Hiking

A beautiful little river that, together with the typical Bergisches village of Hoffnungsthal, creates a great backdrop!

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Mining Trail Information Board – Franziska Shaft Headframe loop from Hoffnungsthal

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Sülz River – Sülz River loop from Hoffnungsthal

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Sülz River – Sülzaue loop from Hoffnungsthal

4.23km

01:05

20m

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Rösrath, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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