Individual stages of the Bergischer Weg

Ein Mann und eine Frau in Wanderkleidung sitzen auf einer kleinen Mauer. Im Vordergrund ist ein Grauwackestein mit einem Schild zu sehen, im Hintergrund Bäume und ein Teil der Außenwamd des Altenberger Doms.

14-stage hike from Essen to Königswinter

The Bergischer Weg is divided into 14 stages, which we recommend you follow, as the individual stages start and finish at car parks or in the vicinity of town centres. You can of course divide the route into a larger or smaller number of stages, as you wish. We will be happy to assist you with the planning and provide you with the contact details of suitable hospitality establishments directly on the trail or within close proximity. Below you’ll find further information about the individual trail stages, including the following:

Elevation profile
GPX track
Overview of the access paths
Information about how to get there
Current trail alerts in the case of damage or reroutes
Impressions

Individual stages of the Bergischer Weg

stage 1: Essen - Velbert (11,4 km, 3 hours)

stage 2: Velbert - Wülfrath (22,6 km, 6-7 hours)

stage 3: Wülfrath – Gräfrath (24,9 km, 7-8 hours)

stage 4: Gräfrath – Burg (23,3 km, 7 hours)

stage 5: Burg – Altenberg (27,6 km, 9 hours)

stage 6: Altenberg – Bensberg (18,2 km, 5-6 hours)

stage 7: Bensberg – Rösrath-Forsbach (14,1 km, 4-5 hours)

stage 8: Rösrath-Forsbach – Overath (20,2 km, 6-7 hours)

stage 9: Overath - Much (18 km, 5-6 hours)

stage 10: Much – Neunkirchen-Seelscheid (15,2 km, 4-5 hours)

stage 11: Neunkirchen - Hennef (19,5 km, 6 hours)

stage 12: Hennef – Stadt Blankenberg (14,4 km, 4-5 hours)

stage 13: Stadt Blankenberg – Königswinter-Oberpleis 18,2 km, 5-6 hours)

stage 14: Königswinter-Oberpleis – Drachenfels 12,7 km, 4 hours)

Impressions