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Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
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Balkantrasse Rail Trail

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Balkantrasse Rail Trail

Recommended by 1995 cyclists out of 2117

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bergisches Land

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    1. Balkantrasse von Wuppertal ins Rheintal – Auf Bahntrassen durchs Bergische Land

    58.9km

    03:30

    400m

    540m

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    March 9, 2024

    Cycling on the former railway line through the hilly landscape is possible without much effort and therefore also suitable for families. Tunnels, bridges and viaducts still shape the landscape today and make cycling a special experience.

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      December 13, 2019

      The Balkan route is asphalted throughout and, like all railway routes, has only moderate gradients, only the entrances and exits can be steeper. Their entrances are not provided with such narrow crowding grids that a velomobile or trike would not fit well through, therefore also well suited for these types of bicycles.

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        May 1, 2020

        A nice tour on the route.

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

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