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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Rott Tunnel – Samba Trail loop from Schwelm

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Rott Tunnel – Samba Trail loop from Schwelm

Hard

4.7

(511)

1,273

riders

Rott Tunnel – Samba Trail loop from Schwelm

02:47

42.9km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 26, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Eskesberg

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Dolinengelände im Hölken

Nature Reserve

2

6.30 km

Deep Cutting on the Nordbahntrasse

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An impressive cut into the mountain, with enormous effort
That had to happen when the track was built - Anno 1884.

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3

8.40 km

Panoramic View of Wuppertal from the Nordbahntrasse

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Above the roofs of Wuppertal. Great views of the city.

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4

10.3 km

View of Wuppertal from the Kuhler Viaduct on the Nordbahntrasse

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The Kuhler Viaduct is one of the large and long viaducts of the northern railway line. From the top super passable and a nice view over the city. Below you …

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5

10.4 km

Rott Tunnel

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The Nordbahntrasse in Wuppertal is an approximately 22 km long, wide footpath, cycle path and inline skater path on the former railway lines 2423 (Rhenish line) and 2713 (coal railway). …

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13.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

13.9 km

Mirker Station, Utopiastadt & Café Hutmacher

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Not so long ago, Wuppertal was considered one of the least bicycle-friendly cities in Germany. Recently, however, the city in the Bergisches Land has become increasingly popular among cyclists. The …

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16.9 km

Eskesberg

Nature Reserve

9

20.2 km

Samba Trail

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The Samba terrace is extremely beautiful. The route is very varied.

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10

20.6 km

Samba Trail at Wuppertal Zoo

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after going up the very steep road, you are on the Samabtrasse

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11

21.0 km

View of the Tiger Enclosure from the Sambatrasse

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Tiger watching from above by bike and for free? Where else is there something like that? So go!

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B

42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

6.31 km

5.23 km

4.27 km

2.60 km

234 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

5.29 km

3.96 km

916 m

700 m

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