Hüppelröttchen

Hüppelröttchen is a recreation area in Eitorf covering forested terrain with marked trails at the eastern edge of the Leuscheid region within Bergisches Land Nature Park. The site includes a fruit orchard and an apiary integrated into educational pathways about local wildlife.

The area is named after a former forestry house that operated in these woods from 1835 to 1972. The closure of this structure marked a transition from traditional forest management toward modern recreational use of the land.

The site takes its name from a former forestry house that shaped the landscape for generations until the 1970s. Today, educational paths about bees and forest life show how nature and human activity have coexisted in this region.

Access the area via the Melchiorweg parking lot situated along the district road between Käsberg and Obenroth settlements. The trails are well marked and connect to the fruit orchard, apiary, and educational stations throughout the grounds.

The bee education trail underwent renovation in 2013 with interactive stations designed for children to explore forest beekeeping practices. These hands-on elements allow visitors to directly experience the role bees play in this forest ecosystem.

Location: Eitorf

GPS coordinates: 50.73390,7.48333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08