EXPERIENCE NATURE
HIKES
Numerous hiking trails, such as the Bergischer Fuhrmannweg, are within walking distance of the Refugium. You can find places of interest and other walks or longer stages on the following page.
Hikers on the Bergische 50, 25 and Mammut Marches
receive a reduced rate at the REFUGIUM 2020 on presentation of their hiking pass.
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Museum und Denkmal Lambachpumpe 2,4 km
Drehorgelmuseum 3,0 km
Schloss Gimborn 3,4 km
Zwergenhöhle Lindlar 5,8 km
Burg Ruine Eibach 5,3 km
Burg Ruine Neuenberg 5,8 km
Aussichtsturm Unnenberg 6,4 km
Bergische 50 Start Wipperfürth
Mammut Marsch NRW
AN ADVENTURE
GEOCACHING &
ESCAPE GAMES
with the whole family or friends.
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ACTIVITIES & SWIMMING
DAMS & LAKES
The dams and lakes in the Oberbergisch region invite you to take part in many activities.
- Stand-up paddle, rowing, pedal or sailing boats,
- go fishing or swimming,
- enjoy a picnic with the family.
- Romantic walks
Hot waffles with cherries after a snowy hike or mountain specialties in the restaurant with a view of the lake are very popular!
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Brucher Talsperre in Marienheide
Lingese Talperre in Marienheide
Aggertalsperre in Gummersbach
Genkeltalsperre in Gummersbach
Kerspetalsperre in Wipperfürth
Neyetalsperre in Wipperfürth
Wiehltalsperre in Wiehl
Bevertalsperre in Hückeswagen
Biggesee in Attendorn
FULL SPEED
BIKE & E-BIKE TOURS
Mountain bike and e-bike tours are very popular in the Marienheide recreation area.
You can find out where you can hire a bike or e-bike and information about the bike bus and cycle paths on the following pages.
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ACCOMPANIED
QUADTOURS
ATV quad tours starting in Marienheide
Discover the Oberbergischer Kreis on a quad bike.
On small country roads, up and down through hills and valleys, along rivers and dams to the Unnenberg observation tower or Gimborn Castle, through small towns such as Wipperfürth, Lindlar, Hückeswagen and farming villages. Beginners and advanced cyclists alike will have a lot of fun on this tour.
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HIGH UP
SPORT & ADVENTURE
From the Refugium, you can reach the 2T climbing and bouldering hall in 15 minutes by car. It offers climbing fun for the whole family.
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Sauna und Badelandschaft Gumbala
Erlebnis- und Freizeitbad Olpe
Bogenschießen - Bergisches Wanderland
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SEASONAL EVENTS
Depending on the season, there are various markets, events and exhibitions in the Bergisch region. Perhaps something will take place during your travel times.
Visit the next fire department festival or Schützenfest in Marienheide. Keep an eye out to see if the locomotive, the “Bergischer Löwe”, is offering special trips to the Christmas markets again during the advent season. What events are taking place at the ice rink again? Where are the next second-hand markets? What does the arts and crafts market offer? Where is the next Halloween or karaoke party? Where can you take part in a poker tournament? Here are a few links for you to browse through.
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Schützenverein Marienheide-Trödelmärkte
Freiwillige Feuer Marienheide
Veranstaltungkalender Marienheide
Grote-hiller Trödelmarkte
Weihnachtsmärkte NRW
Markt der schönen Dinge Lindlar
Eisenbahnmuseeum Dieringhausen
Eissporthalle Wiehl
Alte Drahtzieherei Wipperfürth
Pokerturniere Wipperfürth
Kölner Lichter - Cologne
PLACES TO SEE
SIGHTSEEING & PARKS
Popular excursion destinations for the whole family.
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Aggertalhöhle in Ründeroth
Atta-Tropfsteinhöhle in Attendorn
Affen und Vogelpark in Eckenhagen
Wildpark in Wiehl
Tropfsteinhöhle in Wiehl
Erlebnispark in Gevelsberg
Panorama Park in Kirchhundem
Phantasialand in Brühl
Alma Park in Gelsenkirchen
PROGRAM
CULTURE & SPORT
Experience music, theater and culture with a varied program.
Cheer on exciting VFL Gummersbach handball matches.
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- Comedy and cabaret
- Music
- Theater
Seven - Cinema
- VFL Gummersbach
- Various events
FOR RELAXATION
MASSAGES & WELLNESS
Our recommendations for a relaxing wellness day.
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Ketsara’s Thaimassage in Marienheide
+49 2264 4047533