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Walking route · Wipperfürth · Updated on 14 November 2026

X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg walk

X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg is a walk of 46.7 km from Wipperfürth. Along the way you'll find 28 benches, 1 water point and 1 public toilet.

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  • 46.7 km
  • ± 2:20 h per stage
  • ↑ 832 m · ↓ 971 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Wipperfürth

    0 km
  2. 46.7 km · 28 benches

    Finish

    46.7 km

    At the finish: public toilet and water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 46.7 kmBetween 0 km and 46.7 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.

Stages (5)

  1. 1X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg [Wipperfürth]2.4 km
  2. 2X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg [Lindlar]8.9 km
  3. 3X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg [Engelskirchen]10.2 km
  4. 4X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg [Wiehl]1.2 km
  5. 5X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg [Drabenderhöhe-Schladern]23.9 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 832 m
Down
↓ 971 m
Highest point
355 m
Lowest point
130 m
  • 5-10% slope · 12.6 km
  • 10-15% slope · 2 km
  • 15-20% slope · 103 m

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

46.7 km in total
  • Track: 29.7 km
  • Road: 7.2 km
  • Street: 5.1 km
  • Path: 2.7 km
  • Busy road: 2 km

Surfaces

46.7 km in total
  • Gravel: 9.4 km
  • Unpaved: 8.1 km
  • Asphalt: 7.5 km
  • Natural: 2.2 km
  • Paved: 550 m
  • Unknown: 18.8 km

About the walking route X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg

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

Where do you walk?

X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg is a walking route of 46.7 km that starts in Wipperfürth. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 832 m in total and descend 971 m. Allow ± 2:20 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (29.7 km), road (7.2 km) and street (5.1 km). Of the surface, 9.4 km gravel and 8.1 km unpaved. For 18.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 28 benches, 1 water point and 1 public toilet. You can fill your bottle at the finish. The longest stretch without a toilet is 46.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Engel-MuseumEngel-MuseumMuseum · 397 m from the route
  2. 2Burg MauelBurg MauelCastle · 486 m from the route
  3. 3Burg WindeckBurg WindeckAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  4. 4Gedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegGedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegMuseum · 1.6 km from the route
  5. 5Burgruine NeuenbergBurgruine NeuenbergCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  6. 6Industriemuseum OelchenshammerIndustriemuseum OelchenshammerMuseum · 1.9 km from the route
  7. 7Burgruine EibachBurgruine EibachCastle · 2.4 km from the route
  8. 8Burg DattenfeldBurg DattenfeldCastle · 2.5 km from the route
  9. 9Grube SilberhardtGrube SilberhardtMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  10. 10HerrenhausHerrenhausCastle · 3.2 km from the route
  11. 11Ruine UnterheiligenhovenRuine UnterheiligenhovenRuins · 3.7 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss GimbornSchloss GimbornCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  13. 13Schloss HomburgSchloss HomburgCastle · 3.9 km from the route
  14. 14Schloß EhreshovenSchloß EhreshovenCastle · 4 km from the route
  15. 15HaldyturmHaldyturmObservation tower · 4.1 km from the route
  16. 16HeilbrunnenHeilbrunnenAttraction · 4.2 km from the route
  17. 17Burg OverbachBurg OverbachCastle · 4.4 km from the route
  18. 18Aussichtsturm auf dem LindchenAussichtsturm auf dem LindchenViewpoint · 4.9 km from the route
  19. 19Burgruine HerrenbrölBurgruine HerrenbrölRuins · 5.1 km from the route
  20. 20Bergisches DrehorgelmuseumBergisches DrehorgelmuseumMuseum · 5.5 km from the route
  21. 21Bismarckturm WiehlBismarckturm WiehlViewpoint · 5.6 km from the route
  22. 22MeerhardtturmMeerhardtturmObservation tower · 5.9 km from the route
  23. 23Thingplatz HerchenThingplatz HerchenMemorial · 6.7 km from the route
  24. 24Eisenbahnmuseum DieringhausenEisenbahnmuseum DieringhausenMuseum · 6.8 km from the route
  25. 25Burgruine GroßbernsauBurgruine GroßbernsauCastle · 8.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg?

X28 Graf-Engelbert-Weg is 46.7 km long, in 5 parts of 9.3 km on average. Allow ± 2:20 h per part of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Wipperfürth.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 166 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 46.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 1 water point within 100 m of the route.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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