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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Railway Bridge over the Wupper – Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen loop from Leichlingen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Railway Bridge over the Wupper – Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen loop from Leichlingen

Easy

4.7

(6)

76

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Railway Bridge over the Wupper – Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen loop from Leichlingen

00:34

8.63km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wupperhang mit Henkensiepen und Hüscheider Bachtal

Wupper

Eichen-Hainbuchenwald in der Wupperschleife

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.01 km

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

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Great view of the Wupper.

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2

2.70 km

Railway Bridge over the Wupper

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an enchanted area in which the concentrated power of steel in the form of a bridge suddenly appears from nowhere. Pure industrial romance.

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3

3.32 km

A Hans and Gretl house on the way...

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4

3.80 km

Elsbachstraße Tree-Lined Avenue

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A very beautiful avenue with good connections from the Ludwig-Rehbock-Anlage to the Balkantrasse.

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5

4.61 km

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen

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Nice view of the Wupper near the Himmelsleiter.

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6

5.06 km

Waldhaus Römer

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Hikers and cyclists meet here, but the restaurant is particularly popular with dog owners. There are delicious cakes and delicious snacks, for example tarte flambée.

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7

6.04 km

Unlighted and very narrow. Please note oncoming traffic!

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8.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

1.59 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

1.47 km

681 m

110 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

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