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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

Moderate

4.6

(91)

296

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View of Bergisches Land – Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Rafelsberg

02:42

9.82km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start point

Bus stop

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214 m

View of Bergisches Land

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at this point you have beautiful views

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1.16 km

Grube Silberkaule

Nature Reserve

1.50 km

Heckberg

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The Heckberg at Heckhaus is with 383.4 m, the highest elevation of the Heckberger forest (rear) in Bergisches Land. On its eastern flank, the Heckbach rises as a small Loopebach tributary.

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1.70 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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2.43 km

The Silberkaule mine, located on the Heckberg, was already mining lead and silver in the 13th century. The industrial enterprise started in 1868 was discontinued in 1892 because of an impoverishment of the ore mine.

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3.31 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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4.14 km

View of the Loopebach

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5.64 km

Loopebach Stream

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The Loopebach flows comfortably from its source below Drabenderhöhe to Loope, where it flows into the Agger.

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7.94 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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9.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

457 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

570 m

251 m

206 m

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Heckberg

Heckbach Stream

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Loopebach Stream in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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