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North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land

Wupper Floodplain – Covered Wupper Bridge loop from Opladen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land

Wupper Floodplain – Covered Wupper Bridge loop from Opladen

Easy

4.6

(180)

567

hikers

Wupper Floodplain – Covered Wupper Bridge loop from Opladen

01:44

6.71km

40m

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: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Eichen-Hainbuchenwald in der Wupperschleife

Wupper

Wupperhang mit Henkensiepen und Hüscheider Bachtal

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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784 m

Rest Area by the Wupper

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Nice place on the Wupper, right on the water and with a large trunk to sit on.

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2.00 km

Railway Bridge over the Wupper

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an enchanted area in which the concentrated power of steel in the form of a bridge suddenly appears from nowhere. Pure industrial romance.

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2.11 km

Wupper Floodplain

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The path leads through the Leichlingen sensory forest, no dogs allowed! Bypassing only takes a huge detour.

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2.67 km

Covered Wupper Bridge

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Great view of the Wupper.

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5

2.69 km

Wupperbrücke, down for pedestrians, up for the train. The only way for pedestrians to cross the Wupper between Opladen and Leichlingen.

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2.74 km

The double bridges are an eye-catcher! I was quite amazed when an ICE drove over it.

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3.43 km

Wupperweg Section 6

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In collaboration with the Sauerland Mountain Association (SGV), the Wupper Association has developed a hiking trail along the Wupper, the so-called Wupperweg. It is marked with a diamond symbol and …

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6.13 km

Waldhaus Römer

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Hikers and cyclists meet here, but the restaurant is particularly popular with dog owners. There are delicious cakes and delicious snacks, for example tarte flambée.

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6.71 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

805 m

743 m

375 m

107 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

813 m

577 m

437 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

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