Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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477 m

Start/End point of the Balkantrasse

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This is the start and end point of the so-called Balkantrasse, a former railway line, from Opladen up to Lennep. The entire route is around 30km long with a very …

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10.5 km

Altenberg Ascent

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Due to the fixed lane separator beacons in the middle of the road (see picture), driving uphill on the road is unfortunately no longer a pleasure here. Overtaking cars with …

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12.4 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

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This great view of Altenberg Cathedral opens up, especially on the descent from Neschen through the serpentines. It's worth a quick stop in the curve.

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12.6 km

Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

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Its stunning location in the Dhünn Valley makes the "Altenberg Cathedral" a popular destination. For us Rhineland mountain goats, however, the cathedral is only a minor concern. There are two …

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16.8 km

Scenic route between Bechen and Neschen

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Great asphalt, relatively open, undulating, curvy, everything! A section of the route from Around Cologne.

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37.2 km

View of the Bergisches Land Countryside

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just enjoy the view at 320m altitude.

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50.2 km

Bergisches Land Rail Trail

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Very nice route with a pleasant gradient. The surface is good and is cleaned regularly.

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55.6 km

Serpentine Ascent from Dürscheid to Sieverhof

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Nice climb 🚴‍♀️💪

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61.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

18.6 km

2.24 km

1.43 km

220 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

5.42 km

462 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Tuesday 9 December

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