A specific landscape feature in Oberbergischer Kreis is Morsbach Observation Tower: this named map feature lies approximately 15.8 kilometres southeast of the district centre. In the wider southwestern area lies the Abandoned Quarry (above B 478) in the Bröl Valley, a named map feature approximately 25.8 kilometres from the district centre. Blankenberg Castle is also located in the wider southwestern area, approximately 28.4 kilometres from the district centre, and is listed as a named map feature.
The named hills Stahlberg, approximately 3.9 kilometres from the district centre, and Burgberg, approximately 4.6 kilometres away, are located in the nearby northwestern area. The named hill Nordhelle lies approximately 7.5 kilometres north of the district centre, while Zimmerberg is approximately 8.0 kilometres to the northwest.
It is possible to rent a holiday apartment for a trip to Oberbergischer Kreis.
Nature
Hiking trails in Oberbergischer Kreis lead through hilly landscapes, forests and along river valleys; routes also run alongside reservoirs and lakes.
Oberbergischer Kreis is characterised by hilly terrain, extensive forests and river valleys.
The district's natural attractions include scenic reservoirs and lakes, including Neyetal Reservoir and Lingese Reservoir.
Culture
Historical and architectural sights listed for Gummersbach are mentioned within Oberbergischer Kreis, including the Steinmüller administration building, St. Francis Parish Church and the Old Town Hall.
Regional Classification
Oberbergischer Kreis is presented as part of the Bergisches Land visitor region in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Cycling
Oberbergischer Kreis has numerous cycle paths through its scenic surroundings, including routes along reservoirs and former railway lines.
For further orientation, the local pages for Bergneustadt, Engelskirchen, Gummersbach, Hückeswagen, Lindlar, Marienheide, Morsbach, Nümbrecht, Radevormwald, Reichshof, Wiehl and Wipperfürth are available.
