Solingen is known worldwide for its sharp knives and cutting goods. But did you know that there is also the highest railway bridge in Germany and great excursion destinations? Today I recommend a hike from Müngstener Brückenpark to Burg Castle. You walk under the highest railway bridge in Germany, along the Wupper, through beautiful forests,…
Hiking in the Bergisches Land: From the Balkauser Kotten to the Sengbach dam in Solingen
This beautiful hike in the Bergische Land leads you on a round hiking trail from the Balkauser Kotten over the ‘Erzgebirgspfad’ to the Wupper river and on to the Sengbach dam. From there it goes past the forest school and interesting forest tags back to the Kotten. The entire hike is approx. 4,3 miles and…
Moated castle House Graven – a small, fine excursion tip in West Germany
The moated castle Haus Graven is a wonderful gem in the middle of the countryside in west Germany. It is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, on the city limits of Langenfeld and Solingen, and invites you to visit on weekends with a wonderful café in the inner courtyard and various exhibitions. The small medieval…