Hikes in the mountains scheduled from September 7 to September 28, 2025
The 2025 Bergische Wanderwochen: A Three-Week Celebration of the Bergisches Land
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as the Bergische Wanderwochen returns from September 7 to September 28, 2025. This year, the event will be combined with the LVR's "Stadt Land Fluss - Days of the Rhine Landscape" series, offering over 200 inclusive and barrier-free events across the Bergisches Land region between Wuppertal and Windeck [1][2][3].
What to Expect
The combined festival promises a diverse program that highlights the unique features of the Bergische cultural landscape. Themes of landscape, nature, culture, history, health, culinary delights, and crafts will be represented, catering to families, children, older adults, and active nature lovers alike [1][2].
Guided Hikes
A large variety of guided thematic hikes are on offer, including popular early year spring hikes repeated in autumn, night tours on the Bergischer Weg, hikes on the Bergische Streifzüge, various herbal tours, and new routes such as the newly inaugurated Hexenpfad in Kürten-Olpe and the Rotary-Wanderweg in Nümbrecht [1].
Beyond Hiking
The festival offers more than just hiking. Participants can enjoy excursions in nature, interactive participatory activities, tastings of local products, demonstrations in traditional crafts, events related to health and well-being, and sporting events like the Duathlon (combined hiking and canoeing) [1][2].
Organisation and Support
The event is organised by the Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) together with Biologische Station Oberberg and the tourism organisation Das Bergische, supported by local associations, municipalities, museums, and sponsors [2][3]. The festival emphasises accessibility and inclusivity, aiming to cater to a broad and diverse audience [1][2][3].
Specific Events
Examples of events on specific days (e.g., September 9) include inclusive hiking offers, guided canoe tours on the Wupper River, themed hikes like "Vom Windloch bis Friedrich Engels", and family activities such as Bauernhoferlebnis with picture book cinema [4].
Registration and Information
Detailed information about the entire program, including dates and registration instructions, can be found on the official websites: bergische-wanderwochen.de and lvr.de/stadt-land-fluss.
In summary, the 2025 "Stadt Land Fluss trifft Bergische Wanderwochen" is a large-scale cultural and nature festival with a rich variety of activities exploring the Bergisches Land’s natural beauty, history, and culture through hiking, excursions, workshops, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting event running throughout mid to late September with a significant community and governmental backing.
[1] Bergische Wanderwochen 2025 (www.bergische-wanderwochen.de)
[2] Stadt Land Fluss - Tage der Rheinlandschaft (www.lvr.de/stadt-land-fluss)
[3] Rheinische Post (www.rheinische-post.de)
[4] Wuppertaler Zeitung (www.wuppertaler-zeitung.de)
Engage in a stimulating blend of outdoor living and lifestyle as you explore the beautiful Bergische Land during the 2025 Bergische Wanderwochen. Extend your adventure beyond hiking by participating in cultural workshops, tastings, and sporting events, creating a unique home-and-garden experience while traveling through this picturesque region. preparation for an unforgettable journey awaits on the official websites: bergische-wanderwochen.de and lvr.de/stadt-land-fluss.
