Walking route · Overath · Updated on 14 November 2026
X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar] walk
X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar] is a walk of 21.7 km from Overath. Along the way you'll find 18 benches.
The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
- 21.7 km
- ± 5:25 h
- ↑ 339 m · ↓ 344 m
- Hard
- From A to B
- Regional route
This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 18 benches.
Follow these steps in the appNo public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.
The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.
Elevation and terrain
- Up
- ↑ 339 m
- Down
- ↓ 344 m
- Highest point
- 361 m
- Lowest point
- 138 m
- 5-10% slope · 5.6 km
- 10-15% slope · 326 m
- 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
21.7 km in total- Track: 8.9 km
- Road: 6.1 km
- Street: 2.6 km
- Path: 2.2 km
- Busy road: 1.7 km
- Stairs: 1 flight of stairs
Surfaces
21.7 km in total- Asphalt: 4.2 km
- Gravel: 1.8 km
- Unpaved: 1.1 km
- Paved: 1.1 km
- Natural: 225 m
- Unknown: 13.2 km
About the walking route X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar]
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you walk?
X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar] is a walking route of 21.7 km that starts in Overath. It does not end where it starts.
How hard is the route?
You climb 339 m in total and descend 344 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 5:25 h, without breaks. The level is hard.
What paths do you walk on?
The longest part is track (8.9 km), road (6.1 km) and street (2.6 km). Of the surface, 4.2 km asphalt and 1.8 km gravel. For 13.2 km the surface is not known.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 18 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Part of X11a Rheinischer Weg
Walks nearby
6- X11a Rheinischer Weg Bergisch GladbachModerate · From A to B15.2 km
- [<9] Wanderweg 9 des KEV [Lindlar]Moderate · From A to B11.2 km
- [<9] Wanderweg 9 des KEV Bergisch GladbachModerate · From A to B11.7 km
- [<13] Wanderweg 13 des KEV [Lindlar]Easy · From A to B6.7 km
- [<13] Wanderweg 13 des KEV [Kürten]Easy · From A to B4.3 km
- Jakobs-Pilgerweg Paderborn-KölnHard · From A to B241.3 km
Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
- 1
Schloss GeorghausenCastle · 864 m from the route - 2
Schloß EhreshovenCastle · 1.3 km from the route - 3
HerrenhausCastle · 1.7 km from the route - 4
Ruine UnterheiligenhovenRuins · 1.8 km from the route - 5
Burgruine EibachCastle · 2.1 km from the route - 6
Industriemuseum OelchenshammerMuseum · 2.3 km from the route - 7
Engel-MuseumMuseum · 2.3 km from the route - 8
Burgruine NeuenbergCastle · 2.3 km from the route - 9
Burgruine GroßbernsauCastle · 3.2 km from the route - 10
Schloss GimbornCastle · 3.7 km from the route - 11
HaldyturmObservation tower · 4.3 km from the route - 12
ZwergenhöhleArchaeological site · 6.2 km from the route - 13
Ringwall LüderichArchaeological site · 6.7 km from the route - 14
Bergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und GewerbeMuseum · 7.1 km from the route - 15
Bergisches DrehorgelmuseumMuseum · 7.1 km from the route - 16
Schloss BensbergAttraction · 7.2 km from the route - 17
Kriegerdenkmal BensbergMemorial · 7.3 km from the route - 18
Haus LerbachCastle · 7.5 km from the route - 19
MeerhardtturmObservation tower · 7.5 km from the route - 20
Burgwüstung KramerburgArchaeological site · 7.5 km from the route - 21
Ruhestätte österreichischer KriegerMemorial · 7.6 km from the route - 22
ScheltensülzCastle · 7.7 km from the route - 23
Bunker HoffnungsthalAttraction · 8.6 km from the route - 24
WaldfriedhofMemorial · 8.8 km from the route - 25
Eisenbahnmuseum DieringhausenMuseum · 8.8 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar]?
X11a Rheinischer Weg [Lindlar] is 21.7 km long. Allow ± 5:25 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 Overath.
How hard is this route?
Hard, with 339 m of climbing.
Are there toilets along this route?
No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.
Can you fill up with water along this route?
No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.
Can I download this route as a GPX file?
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