Balkantrasse – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Odenthal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Balkantrasse – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Odenthal

Moderate

4.5

(11)

112

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Balkantrasse – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Odenthal

01:48

39.0km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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454 m

View of Leverkusen

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Nice view of Leverkusen

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3.43 km

Strauweiler Castle is a noble residence in the valley of the Dhünn and was first mentioned in the middle of the 14th century. The castle is now owned by the Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg family.

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5.76 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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9.19 km

Bremer Ridge in Bergisches Land

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I would not have thought that Bremen is so mountainous ... :) I recommend the section towards Altenberg to the beautiful Eifgental with a great high-speed descent.

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15.2 km

Hindenburg Tower at Ketzbergerhöhe

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The small stone Hindenburg Tower is a hidden gem along the way. From here, the view opens up over forests, hills, and the surrounding Bergisches Land region. A short stop …

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27.3 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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30.4 km

Hamco Tunnel on the Balkantrasse

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

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32.4 km

Alter Bahnhof Burscheid Beer Garden

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Delicious food and an even better beer from the Weltenburg monastery brewery. If you drive down the Balkan route, you should definitely take a look at a wheat beer.

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