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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Bergisch Gladbach

Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Duckterath

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Bergisch Gladbach

Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Duckterath

Hard

4.3

(8)

42

riders

Altenberg Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Duckterath

03:20

47.3km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.35 km

Fronnenbroich/Buschhorner Bruch

Nature Reserve

2

7.31 km

View of Odenthal and its church by the Dhünn River

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From the Mühlenweg on the Dhünn you can best see the small half-timbered village of Odenthal with its church.

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8.17 km

Glöbuscher Bach

Lake

4

13.1 km

Bülsberg Climb

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A beautiful and secluded side street that meanders past fish ponds, farms and a wooded area. The first few meters have up to 14% in them, but pay nice views.

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5

16.4 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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6

16.7 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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7

22.8 km

A great ride along these paths, you just need to be prepared to clean your bike

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30.9 km

Scherfbachtal

Nature Reserve

9

37.8 km

Great way, which is definitely preferable to the busy roads in the area. The road is rather narrow and you should drive considerate, as many strollers on the way.

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10

40.6 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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11

42.1 km

Forest Road to Voiswinkel

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Moderate slopes from Paffrath to Voiswinkel. Nice by the forest so in the summer nice cool and shady. The road is closed on Sundays and public holidays for through traffic (but only with a sign: P).

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

8.39 km

7.37 km

6.15 km

1.53 km

1.21 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

17.8 km

4.42 km

2.11 km

1.65 km

555 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

87 %

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