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Ronsdorf Reservoir – Bridge over the Gelpe loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Ronsdorf Reservoir – Bridge over the Gelpe loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

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Ronsdorf Reservoir – Bridge over the Gelpe loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

01:25

22.0km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.38 km

View of Remscheid city skyline

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City hall and Waterbölles, easy to see from everywhere and beautiful to look at

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5.22 km

Forest Trail Descent in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start Clemenshammer, past Haus Zillertal and right up to the west.
There are several descents on the right-hand side (some of them root trails), which always lead back to the main path.

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7.84 km

View of the meadows and fields behind Heidt

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Beautiful view over the meadows and fields behind Heidt. Worth a trip in both summer and winter.

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8.08 km

Benches Overlooking the Ronsdorf Reservoir

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Beautiful new benches were set up at the Ronsforfer dam. One to the left of the dam, two to the right. The fourth is at the entrance to the refuge. All offer a great view of the lock.

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8.16 km

Ronsdorf Reservoir

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Very beautiful dam with great views. Many resting places, also directly on the dam wall. Various information boards show the construction and development of the dam.

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17.5 km

Bridge over the Gelpe

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February 2021: Not only the Gelpe itself carries an immense amount of water, also from every side valley and Siefen rushing little brooks cavort towards Gelpe. The course of the …

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19.5 km

Zillertal

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As of September 1st, 2021, the path is closed in both directions from Clemenshammer in the direction of Zillertal due to flood damage because the steep slope has been undermined …

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20.7 km

Clemenshammer Watermill

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Beautiful old half-timbered house in the Wuppertal Gelpe valley

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22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.22 km

6.87 km

2.68 km

2.36 km

870 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.80 km

2.23 km

1.42 km

652 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

12°C

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Ronsdorf Reservoir – Bridge over the Gelpe loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

View of Remscheid city skyline

Forest Trail Descent in Naturpark Bergisches Land

View of the meadows and fields behind Heidt

Benches Overlooking the Ronsdorf Reservoir

Ronsdorf Reservoir

Bridge over the Gelpe

Zillertal

Clemenshammer Watermill

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