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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

View of Altenberg Cathedral – Paved Path Through the Fields loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

View of Altenberg Cathedral – Paved Path Through the Fields loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

Moderate

4.6

(30)

314

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View of Altenberg Cathedral – Paved Path Through the Fields loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

02:19

49.8km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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1.03 km

Bremer Ridge in Bergisches Land

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I would not have thought that Bremen is so mountainous ... :) I recommend the section towards Altenberg to the beautiful Eifgental with a great high-speed descent.

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3.55 km

Descent Into the Eifgental

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Pleasant descent with good asphalt and gentle curves.

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7.28 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

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Surrounded by green meadows and forests, an imposing Christian building sits enthroned on the western edge of the Bergisches Land: the Altenberg Cathedral, also known as the Bergischer Dom, has …

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9.62 km

Strauweiler Castle is a noble residence in the valley of the Dhünn and was first mentioned in the middle of the 14th century. The castle is now owned by the Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg family.

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21.4 km

View of the Bergisches Land Countryside

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The Bergisches Land region is known for its rolling hills, deep valleys, and numerous half-timbered houses. The natural landscape there is like a living painting, offering both tranquility and strength.

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23.1 km

Paved Path Through the Fields

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Stop by Affemia on the way back or on the way out of Cologne.

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36.6 km

View of Große Dhünntalsperre

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The Great Dhünn Dam, fed by the two arms of the Dhünn River, is the second largest drinking water dam in Germany after the Rappbode Dam. It is operated by the Wupperverband.

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39.3 km

Habenichts–Halzenberg Road and Dhünn Church

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Route: great!
Asphalt: unfortunately sometimes very moderate.
Traffic: especially lively at weekends and / or when the weather is good.

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

14.6 km

8.15 km

1.60 km

493 m

368 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

3.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

20°C

12°C

13 %

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View of Altenberg Cathedral – Paved Path Through the Fields loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

Bremer Ridge in Bergisches Land

Descent Into the Eifgental

View of Altenberg Cathedral

View of Schloss Strauweiler

View of the Bergisches Land Countryside

Paved Path Through the Fields

View of Große Dhünntalsperre

Habenichts–Halzenberg Road and Dhünn Church

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