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Walking route · Bergisch Gladbach · Updated on 14 November 2026

[Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth walk

[Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth is a walk of 32.7 km from Bergisch Gladbach. Along the way you'll find 98 benches, 11 water fountains and refill points, 5 public toilets and 3 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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[Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth
Zwergenhöhle · after 5.8 km
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Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders
Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders · after 432 m
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 32.7 km
  • ± 2:45 h per stage
  • ↑ 544 m · ↓ 400 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Bergisch Gladbach

    0 km

    At the start: water point.

  2. 377 m · 2 benches

    Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders

    377 m

    Public toilet

  3. 297 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    674 m

  4. 1.7 km · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    2.3 km

  5. 3.5 km · 7 benches

    Zwergenhöhle

    5.8 km

    Archaeological site

  6. 3.1 km · 4 benches

    Honesty box

    8.9 km

  7. 18.2 km · 30 benches

    Honesty box

    27.1 km

  8. 2.9 km

    Honesty box

    29.9 km

  9. 2.3 km · 11 benches

    Public toilet

    32.2 km

  10. 154 m · 9 benches

    7 water fountains and refill points

    32.4 km

  11. 177 m · 4 benches

    Public toilet

    32.6 km

  12. 165 m · 19 benches

    Finish

    32.7 km

    At the finish: 3 water fountains and refill points.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 29.9 kmBetween 2.3 km and 32.2 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

2 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Stages (3)

  1. 1[Raute9] Bezirksweg 9 [Bergisch-Gladbach]6.6 km
  2. 2[Raute9] Bezirksweg 9 [Kürten]14.3 km
  3. 3[Raute9] Bezirksweg 9 [Wipperfürth]11.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 544 m
Down
↓ 400 m
Highest point
329 m
Lowest point
90 m
  • 5-10% slope · 5.6 km
  • 10-15% slope · 1.1 km
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

32.7 km in total
  • Track: 14 km
  • Road: 5.8 km
  • Street: 5.3 km
  • Path: 5 km
  • Footpath: 1.2 km
  • Busy road: 675 m
  • Cycleway: 550 m
  • Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

32.7 km in total
  • Gravel: 8.9 km
  • Asphalt: 7.3 km
  • Unpaved: 6.3 km
  • Paved: 1.2 km
  • Natural: 1 km
  • Unknown: 7.9 km

About the walking route [Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

[Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth is a walking route of 32.7 km that starts in Bergisch Gladbach. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders (after 432 m) and Zwergenhöhle (after 5.8 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 544 m in total and descend 400 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 2:45 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (14 km), road (5.8 km) and street (5.3 km). Of the surface, 8.9 km gravel and 7.3 km asphalt. For 7.9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 98 benches, 11 water fountains and refill points, 5 public toilets and 3 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. You can fill your bottle at the start, after 32.4 km, after 32.5 km and at the finish. The longest stretch without a toilet is 29.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Haus LerbachHaus LerbachCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  2. 2Haus BleggeHaus BleggeCastle · 1.6 km from the route
  3. 3Burgwüstung KramerburgBurgwüstung KramerburgArchaeological site · 2.1 km from the route
  4. 4Ruhestätte österreichischer KriegerRuhestätte österreichischer KriegerMemorial · 2.3 km from the route
  5. 5Ringwallanlage OberburghofRingwallanlage OberburghofArchaeological site · 2.7 km from the route
  6. 6Motte Saaler MühleMotte Saaler MühleArchaeological site · 2.8 km from the route
  7. 7Kriegerdenkmal BensbergKriegerdenkmal BensbergMemorial · 3.1 km from the route
  8. 8Straßenbahn-Museum ThielenbruchStraßenbahn-Museum ThielenbruchMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  9. 9Schloss BensbergSchloss BensbergAttraction · 3.1 km from the route
  10. 10Motte Wiebershausen/NiederscherfMotte Wiebershausen/NiederscherfArchaeological site · 3.3 km from the route
  11. 11Bergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeBergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeMuseum · 3.4 km from the route
  12. 12Motte KippekausenMotte KippekausenRuins · 3.6 km from the route
  13. 13RadioMuseum KölnRadioMuseum KölnMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
  14. 14Schloss GeorghausenSchloss GeorghausenCastle · 4.1 km from the route
  15. 15Heimatmuseum HückeswagenHeimatmuseum HückeswagenMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  16. 16Schloss HückeswagenSchloss HückeswagenCastle · 4.4 km from the route
  17. 17SchwarzwildSchwarzwildAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  18. 18MufflonMufflonAttraction · 4.7 km from the route
  19. 19Schießplatz DünnwaldSchießplatz DünnwaldRuins · 4.7 km from the route
  20. 20WaldfriedhofWaldfriedhofMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
  21. 21Schloss StrauweilerSchloss StrauweilerCastle · 5.1 km from the route
  22. 22Burg BergeBurg BergeArchaeological site · 6 km from the route
  23. 23Wallanlage Alte Burg ErberichWallanlage Alte Burg ErberichArchaeological site · 6 km from the route
  24. 24HerrenhausHerrenhausCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  25. 25Ruine UnterheiligenhovenRuine UnterheiligenhovenRuins · 6.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is [Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth?

[Raute9] Bergisch Gladbach - Wipperfürth is 32.7 km long, in 3 stages of 10.9 km on average. Allow ± 2:45 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 3 stages of 10.9 km on average, 32.7 km in all. The shortest stage is 6.6 km, the longest 14.3 km.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bergisch Gladbach.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 181 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 5 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 29.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 11 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders and Zwergenhöhle.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 1 (6.6 km), with 2 points of interest along the route, such as Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders and Zwergenhöhle.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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