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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Dellbrück

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Dellbrück

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Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Dellbrück

04:48

77.5km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 9 m

After 38.6 km for 11 m

After 77.5 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.04 km

Dhünn bridge

Highlight • River

July 2025: The newly built bridge will be open to pedestrians and vehicles again. Now, visitors can quickly access the southern part of the wildlife park, where the fallow deer and wild boar live.

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11.4 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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30.7 km

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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37.2 km

View of the Wuppertalsperre near Karquelle

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The Bergische Panorama cycle path goes past it, but be careful, the Wuppertal dam is VERY large. It's not really worth making a detour from here. Either enjoy the view …

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38.7 km

Hückeswagen Old Town

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As you cycle through the historic old town of Hückeswagen, the character of the route changes noticeably. Narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and the castle perched high above the town define …

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41.4 km

Wupperaue bei Westenbrücke

Nature Reserve

44.2 km

Wippertalbahn section Hückeswagen <> Wipperfürth

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At the point you can see a lot of the previous track usage. There are many details and tracks have been preserved. Also the staircase to the no evidence of …

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69.1 km

View of Cologne

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Very nice bike path, please pay attention to pedestrians, the section is very busy. But worthwhile!

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69.7 km

View of Cologne Cathedral

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On this section there are a variety of views: About Cologne to the Eifel, to Dusseldorf, to Bensberg, etc!

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72.4 km

Fronnenbroich/Buschhorner Bruch

Nature Reserve

77.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

11.5 km

6.21 km

5.70 km

3.28 km

2.65 km

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

3.71 km

2.37 km

1.14 km

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

24°C

12°C

34 %

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Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Dellbrück

Dhünn bridge

Altenberg Cathedral

Balkantrasse Rail Trail

View of the Wuppertalsperre near Karquelle

Hückeswagen Old Town

Wippertalbahn section Hückeswagen <> Wipperfürth

View of Cologne

View of Cologne Cathedral

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