Fliegenberg

The Fliegenberg in Troisdorf lies in the Wahner Heide and is a natural elevation with extensive sand areas and the largest continuous Calluna heath areas in the region. From here one enjoys a grand view of the Sieg valley and the abbey on the Michaelsberg in Siegburg. The soft, fine sandy soil recalls seaside beaches and invites walks. The Fliegenberg Tour of about 8.4 kilometres leads through heath landscape, forests and past ponds and is one of the most popular circular routes in the Wahner Heide. The hill is free of charge and ideal for families, walkers and nature lovers. In late summer the flowering heather turns the landscape violet-red. The Fliegenberg car park on Altenrather Straße serves as a practical starting point.

History of Fliegenberg

The history of the Fliegenberg is closely linked to the Wahner Heide and its use. The heath landscape developed over centuries through extensive grazing and later through military use as a training area, which preserved the open land. The Fliegenberg lies in the southern part of the heath and is characterised by nutrient-poor sand and gravel soils that favour typical heath vegetation. Archaeological finds in the surroundings document Stone Age and Germanic settlement sites as well as burial mounds and the Güldenburg ring wall. The Wahner Heide was designated a nature reserve in 1968 and is today part of the European Natura 2000 network. Around 700 endangered animal and plant species find habitat here. The Fliegenberg remained an open heath landscape through military use and subsequent nature conservation and is today a central part of the Fliegenberg Tour.

Highlights of Fliegenberg

The highlights of the Fliegenberg lie in the heath landscape and the view. At the Fliegenberg there are the largest continuous Calluna heath areas, which offer a special experience especially in August and September during the heather blossom. The soft drifting sand and open areas recall seaside beaches. From the slope one looks out over the Sieg valley and the Michaelsberg abbey in Siegburg. The Fliegenberg Tour leads past the Kronenweiher, the quartzite stone lake, the Leyenweiher and the hermitage as well as through the 250-year-old wood-rush beech forest on the Güldenberg. Habitat for sand lizard and smooth snake. The paths are marked and follow the path obligation. The hill is suitable for short walks and longer circular tours and rewards with quiet views and the typical heath atmosphere.

Opening Hours, Tickets & How to Get to Fliegenberg

The Fliegenberg is accessible year-round and free of charge. The walking trails of the Wahner Heide are subject to the path obligation; leaving the marked paths is prohibited. By car reach the Fliegenberg car park on Altenrather Straße in 53840 Troisdorf. Further parking is available at the Aggerstadion or at Burg Wissem. By public transport travel to Troisdorf station and use bus lines, for example line 507 or 506, to the Fliegenberg stop. The walk to the starting points is short. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. The Fliegenberg Tour takes about two to three hours. Rules of conduct and information boards must be observed, as parts of the heath are former military terrain.

Attractions Near Fliegenberg

In the immediate vicinity of the Fliegenberg are the Telegraphenberg, the Leyenweiher, the Kronenweiher and the quartzite stone lake. Burg Wissem with museums and deer park as well as the forest and bird park complete the offer. The Wahner Heide information centre in Altenrath and the portal at Burg Wissem provide information about the heath. The Aggerauen and the town centre of Troisdorf are easily reachable. Bonn and Cologne lie within easy reach. In this way a visit to the Fliegenberg can easily be combined with a heath walk, a stop for refreshments and an exploration of the surrounding natural and cultural sites.