Walking route · Bergisch Gladbach · Updated on 14 November 2026

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach] walk

Q: How long is [<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach]?

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach] is 7.5 km long. Allow ± 2:00 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Q: Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Q: Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bergisch Gladbach.

Q: Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 6.8 km.

Q: Can you fill up with water along this route?

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

Q: What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders.

Q: 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.

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach] is a walk of 7.5 km from Bergisch Gladbach. Along the way you'll find 25 benches, 1 water point and 2 public toilets.

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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.

7.5 km
± 2:00 h
↑ 180 m · ↓ 58 m
Easy
From A to B
Regional route

Start in Bergisch Gladbach
0 km
At the start: water point.
377 m · 2 benches
Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders
377 m
Public toilet
347 m · 5 benches
Public toilet
724 m
6.8 km · 18 benches
Finish
7.5 km

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 6.8 kmBetween 724 m and 7.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

1 sight along the way

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

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Museum · after 433 m

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 180 m
Down: ↓ 58 m
Highest point: 224 m
Lowest point: 90 m

5-10% slope · 1.9 km
10-15% slope · 101 m
1 flight of stairs

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

Way types

7.5 km in total

Track: 2.5 km
Path: 2 km
Street: 1 km
Road: 950 m
Footpath: 750 m
Busy road: 225 m
Stairs: 1 flight of stairs

Surfaces

7.5 km in total

Asphalt: 2.5 km
Unpaved: 1.5 km
Paved: 825 m
Gravel: 475 m
Unknown: 2.3 km

About the walking route [<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach]

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

Where do you walk?

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach] is a walking route of 7.5 km that starts in Bergisch Gladbach. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders (after 433 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 180 m in total and descend 58 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 2:00 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (2.5 km), path (2 km) and street (1 km). Of the surface, 2.5 km asphalt and 1.5 km unpaved. For 2.3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 25 benches, 1 water point and 2 public toilets. You can fill your bottle at the start. The longest stretch without a toilet is 6.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1Motte Wiebershausen/NiederscherfArchaeological site · 1.2 km from the route
2Haus LerbachCastle · 1.3 km from the route
3ZwergenhöhleArchaeological site · 1.6 km from the route
4Haus BleggeCastle · 1.6 km from the route
5Ruhestätte österreichischer KriegerMemorial · 2.4 km from the route
6SchwarzwildAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
7MufflonAttraction · 2.6 km from the route
8Motte Saaler MühleArchaeological site · 2.8 km from the route
9Burgwüstung KramerburgArchaeological site · 2.8 km from the route
10Schloss StrauweilerCastle · 3 km from the route
11Straßenbahn-Museum ThielenbruchMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
12Kriegerdenkmal BensbergMemorial · 3.1 km from the route
13Schloss BensbergAttraction · 3.2 km from the route
14Bergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeMuseum · 3.4 km from the route
15Motte KippekausenRuins · 3.6 km from the route
16RadioMuseum KölnMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
17Wallanlage Alte Burg ErberichArchaeological site · 3.9 km from the route
18Burg BergeArchaeological site · 4.1 km from the route
19Schießplatz DünnwaldRuins · 4.7 km from the route
20WaldfriedhofMemorial · 4.7 km from the route
21Ringwall EifgenburgArchaeological site · 6.5 km from the route
22Industriemuseum Freudenthaler SensenhammerMuseum · 6.6 km from the route
23ehemaliger Bahnhof ForsbachMemorial · 6.8 km from the route
24MemorialMemorial · 7 km from the route
25MemorialMemorial · 7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is [<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach]?

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach] is 7.5 km long. Allow ± 2:00 h 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 Bergisch Gladbach.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 180 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 6.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

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

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?