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Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

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Location: Odenthal, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

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1. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Gimborn Castle loop from Duckterath

112km

05:33

1,430m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Klauberg Climb loop from Köln Süd

52.6km

02:25

380m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

57.5km

02:40

440m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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ROAAR

February 16, 2021

Its stunning location in the Dhünn Valley makes the "Altenberg Cathedral" a popular destination. For us Rhineland mountain goats, however, the cathedral is only a minor concern. There are two attractive climbs to tackle here, both of which were already part of the "Rund um Köln" route: the climb from Altenberg to Blecher and the – in our opinion, more attractive – climb to Neschen at the foot of the Dhünn Dam.

The first kilometer leads through dense forest and features three full-blown hairpin bends and steep gradients. Looking back, you see the Altenberg Cathedral; looking ahead, you see the numbers on the speedometer getting lower and lower.

We reach an intermediate plateau that offers a bit of respite before the road climbs moderately again towards Grimberg. At the level of the hut, there's a short descent: be sure to carry that momentum over to the final climb to Neschen!

It's not just cyclists who have a keen eye for switchbacks. Especially on sunny weekends, the route is packed with motorbikes – so watch out!

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Thorst

April 5, 2020

The switchbacks from Schmeisig down to Altenberg are a real highlight. Beautiful, quick descent through the shady forest, hairpin bends and a great view of the Altenberg Cathedral at the end. Class!

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Michael Schaaf

November 20, 2018

Great curve road through the forest. Beautiful views of the Altenberg Cathedral.

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Distance 3.74 km

Uphill 140 m

Downhill 30 m

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Location: Odenthal, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

1. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Gimborn Castle loop from Duckterath

2. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Klauberg Climb loop from Köln Süd

3. View of Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

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