HomeDestinationsGermanyNorth Rhine-WestphaliaBergisch Gladbach Forest Walk
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Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: DE-NW-11

Bergisch Gladbach Forest Walk

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon16 August 2009

1.8 km hike on mostly dirt and rocky paths in Bergisch Gladbach.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Dirt paths can be muddy after rain; wear sturdy shoes.

Weather check

At Start
162m

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50.9612, 7.2211

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 50.9612, 7.2211 @ 162m

Quick Stats

Distance
1.83 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
162m - 242m
Max Elevation
242 m
Max Gradient
45%
39.6%

Highlights

  • Bergisches Land
  • Bergisch Gladbach town

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+73 m

Total Descent

-45 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
64.5

64.5

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
3.87

3.87

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)40%
Moderate (3-8%)39%
Steep (>8%)22%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Dirt Track
59%
Rugged/Rock
39%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 18

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 50.960918
MAX LAT: 50.962907
MIN LON: 7.218086
MAX LON: 7.221987

Point Spacing: 0.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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