Lindlar: Leisure Park, Stonemason’s Trail and Fossil Hunting
Accommodation in Lindlar
Lindlar brings together park paths, craftsmanship and an unusual encounter with the history of the Earth. At Lindlar Leisure Park, accessible walking paths along a pond offer a different way to enjoy the outdoors from the Stonemason’s Trail, which focuses on quarries and greywacke. There is also fossil hunting and the LVR Open-Air Museum Lindlar. You can tailor your stay to your interests, with a hiking trail and quarry as the focus or with the park, town centre and culture on your itinerary.
Leisure park, pond and concert area
Lindlar Leisure Park is a 5.6-hectare public park. Its network of accessible walking paths runs alongside an idyllic pond. The park also has an adventure playground with a tyre swing, slide, zip line and climbing fort. These specific play facilities give the park its own character alongside the walking paths.
Free concerts are scheduled on the park’s own concert area from May to September. If you would like to plan your visit around one, check the individual dates before travelling. There are two free motorhome pitches in total, at the leisure park or Parkbad, and close to the LVR Open-Air Museum Lindlar and the historic town centre. Facilities include a coin-operated electricity supply as well as water and wastewater services. Check current availability before you arrive.
Stonemason’s Trail and fossil hunting
The 6.2-kilometre Stonemason’s Trail circular hike is Bergischer Streifzug No. 8. It leads from Lindlar town centre to the quarries on Brungerst. Eight information panels and two audio stations accompany the route. Guided hikes provide background information on quarries, greywacke and the oldest forest in the world. These guided hikes offer a way to explore these topics with explanations; availability and booking conditions may change.
Fossil hunting in the Lindlar quarries offers a different way to explore: visitors can use a hammer and chisel to search large blocks of stone for fossils millions of years old. This activity is for groups and families and runs daily from April through October, except Sundays and public holidays. Check dates and booking conditions before your visit. Comparing the two experiences can help you plan your day: the circular trail focuses on the route and information, while fossil hunting lets you search the stone blocks yourself.
Also in the Oberbergischer Kreis: crafts, water and trails
The wider destination of Oberbergischer Kreis offers regional nature and cultural attractions that complement a visit to Lindlar. At the LVR Open-Air Museum Lindlar, craftspeople demonstrate traditional techniques, with a different craft featured each day. A notice from the Oberbergischer Kreis dated 19 May 2026 lists 13 official bathing sites at the Aggertalsperre, Bevertalsperre, Bruchertalsperre and Lingesetalsperre reservoirs for the swimming season. Water quality meets the requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive and is regularly monitored throughout the season. Check the seasonal status before planning a day for swimming.
For route planning, the five Bergisches Land hiking maps show the complete, current network of hiking trails in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis and Oberbergischer Kreis. Check the edition of the map before buying. The Höhenroute starts at the Nümbrecht Kurpark hiking car park; its name refers to the beautiful scenery and unique views from the ridges. It is signposted throughout, and GPS navigation is also available via Outdooractive. As route information can change, it is a good idea to check the details before setting out.
Those seeking the sounds of nature and quiet can find the Klangpfad (Sound Trail) in Homburger Ländchen. The original Klangpfad was developed by the municipality of Nümbrecht together with the Oberberg Biological Station. For cycle tours, the Wasserquintett cycle route starts and ends at Marienheide station; many sections follow disused railway lines with gentle gradients and are suitable for e-bikes and touring bikes. The Talsperrenroute offers another regional perspective: it passes four reservoirs and uses three audio segments to provide information about the flora, fauna and animal habitats around the reservoirs. The route runs through the region around Marienheide, Wipperfürth and Hückeswagen. Check current route conditions before setting out.
Plan a stay that suits you
If you are travelling by motorhome, you can include the two free pitches in your plans and check their current availability. For longer stays in Oberbergischer Kreis, the hiking, cycling and water-based experiences described above offer a range of ways to shape your trip, without requiring a single set daily itinerary.
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