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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Descent from Glessener Höhe (Southern Route)

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Bergheim

Descent from Glessener Höhe (Southern Route)

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Descent from Glessener Höhe (Southern Route)

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    Location: Bergheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    1. Root Trail Glessener Höhe – Glessener Höhe Summit Cross loop from Pulheim

    40.5km

    02:36

    330m

    330m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    2. Summit Cross Glessener Höhe – Trail at Bethlehemer Höhe loop from Bergheim Zieverich

    30.1km

    02:06

    370m

    370m

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Glessener Höhe Summit Cross – Pulheimer Bach loop from Geyen

    26.5km

    01:49

    220m

    220m

    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 9, 2018

    From the vantage point you can let your bike over the forest path run beautiful. But you should pay attention to hikers!

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      July 19, 2018

      Nice corner with great views of Cologne

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        March 23, 2020

        steep short cut, somewhat difficult due to the gravel floor

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          June 29, 2020

          Great descent after the view from the summit cross.

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            July 19, 2020

            Sometimes quite steep descent but really fun!

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              April 2, 2021

              Somewhat steep, sandy soil with gravel. You should have some driving technique and be able to control your brakes. But it's fun!

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                July 2, 2021

                Narrow descent, be careful, trees close together.

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                  November 12, 2023

                  Tip top 👌 highly recommended

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                    March 15, 2022

                    I prefer to ride the slightly larger loop, there's always a lot going on when I'm there.

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                      July 27, 2022

                      Better to drive down the left lane with the curves, the right lane is too much gravel and the rut is getting bigger every day.

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                        September 30, 2025

                        great area we recommend 👊 will come again no question

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                          Location: Bergheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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