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Walking route · Bergisch Gladbach · Updated on 14 November 2026

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV walk

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV is a walk of 28.3 km from Bergisch Gladbach. Along the way you'll find 60 benches, 1 water point, 5 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV
Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders · after 433 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.

  • 28.3 km
  • ± 3:35 h per stage
  • ↑ 527 m · ↓ 376 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. 347 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    724 m

  4. 14.9 km · 32 benches

    2 public toilets

    15.6 km

  5. 9.2 km · 20 benches

    Public toilet

    24.8 km

  6. 960 m

    Bike pump

    25.8 km

  7. 2.5 km · bench

    Finish

    28.3 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 14.9 kmBetween 724 m and 15.6 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.

1 sight along the way

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

Stages (2)

  1. 1[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Bergisch Gladbach]7.5 km
  2. 2[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV [Odenthal/Wermelskirchen]20.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 527 m
Down
↓ 376 m
Highest point
251 m
Lowest point
90 m
  • 5-10% slope · 6.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 831 m
  • 2 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

28.3 km in total
  • Track: 9.7 km
  • Street: 7.1 km
  • Path: 6.7 km
  • Road: 3.2 km
  • Footpath: 775 m
  • Busy road: 525 m
  • Stairs: 2 stairs

Surfaces

28.3 km in total
  • Asphalt: 10.5 km
  • Gravel: 5.7 km
  • Unpaved: 3.2 km
  • Paved: 1.1 km
  • Unknown: 7.8 km

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

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

Where do you walk?

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV is a walking route of 28.3 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 527 m in total and descend 376 m. There are 2 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:35 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (9.7 km), street (7.1 km) and path (6.7 km). Of the surface, 10.5 km asphalt and 5.7 km gravel. For 7.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 60 benches, 1 water point, 5 public toilets and 1 bike pump. You can fill your bottle at the start. The longest stretch without a toilet is 14.9 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. 1Burg CastleBurg CastleCastle · 3.7 km from the route
  2. 2Unterburg turntableUnterburg turntableAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  3. 3Burg BergeBurg BergeArchaeological site · 480 m from the route
  4. 4Motte Wiebershausen/NiederscherfMotte Wiebershausen/NiederscherfArchaeological site · 783 m from the route
  5. 5Ringwall EifgenburgRingwall EifgenburgArchaeological site · 783 m from the route
  6. 6SchwarzwildSchwarzwildAttraction · 798 m from the route
  7. 7MufflonMufflonAttraction · 998 m from the route
  8. 8Wallanlage Alte Burg ErberichWallanlage Alte Burg ErberichArchaeological site · 1.3 km from the route
  9. 9Haus LerbachHaus LerbachCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  10. 10Schloss StrauweilerSchloss StrauweilerCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  11. 11ZwergenhöhleZwergenhöhleArchaeological site · 1.6 km from the route
  12. 12Haus BleggeHaus BleggeCastle · 1.6 km from the route
  13. 13Burgwüstung KramerburgBurgwüstung KramerburgArchaeological site · 2.1 km from the route
  14. 14Ruhestätte österreichischer KriegerRuhestätte österreichischer KriegerMemorial · 2.4 km from the route
  15. 15Motte Saaler MühleMotte Saaler MühleArchaeological site · 2.8 km from the route
  16. 16Straßenbahn-Museum ThielenbruchStraßenbahn-Museum ThielenbruchMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  17. 17Kriegerdenkmal BensbergKriegerdenkmal BensbergMemorial · 3.1 km from the route
  18. 18Schloss BensbergSchloss BensbergAttraction · 3.2 km from the route
  19. 19Bergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeBergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeMuseum · 3.4 km from the route
  20. 20Motte KippekausenMotte KippekausenRuins · 3.6 km from the route
  21. 21KaiserlindeKaiserlindeAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  22. 22Bodendenkmal GalapaBodendenkmal GalapaArchaeological site · 3.8 km from the route
  23. 23RadioMuseum KölnRadioMuseum KölnMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
  24. 24Schießplatz DünnwaldSchießplatz DünnwaldRuins · 4.7 km from the route
  25. 25WaldfriedhofWaldfriedhofMemorial · 4.7 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

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

[<8] Wanderweg 8 des KEV is 28.3 km long, in 2 stages of 14.1 km on average. Allow ± 3:35 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 2 stages of 14.1 km on average, 28.3 km in all. The shortest stage is 7.5 km, the longest 20.7 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 264 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 14.9 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?

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.

Starting point

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Bergisch Gladbach

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