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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

Krommenohler Tunnel – Balkantrasse loop from Engelskirchen

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Engelskirchen

Krommenohler Tunnel – Balkantrasse loop from Engelskirchen

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Krommenohler Tunnel – Balkantrasse loop from Engelskirchen

04:31

98.9km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: February 25, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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25.8 km

Krommenohler Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There is a very nice tunnel on the former Wippertalbahn route. When you drive into it, the light even goes on automatically.

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31.6 km

Wupperaue

Nature Reserve

38.3 km

Wupperaue bei Westenbrücke

Nature Reserve

43.0 km

Bat Tunnel (Höhsieper Tunnel)

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Each passage a refreshing and cooling highlight :)

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56.2 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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66.1 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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66.2 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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70.4 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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74.9 km

Scenic Road Through Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful scenery, nice little climbs, not too many cars around. A bit like Tuscany, with less vineyards, sadly. ;)

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85.0 km

Sülztalbahn Cycle Path in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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As part of the Sülztalbahn cycle path, the road is nice and smooth asphalt. From time to time there are paved cross gutters, but they are easy to cross.

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98.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

40.2 km

5.02 km

2.15 km

916 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.1 km

4.75 km

786 m

254 m

< 100 m

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Balkantrasse

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