View of the Wupper Meadows – Sunflower Pathway in Opladen loop from Leichlingen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

View of the Wupper Meadows – Sunflower Pathway in Opladen loop from Leichlingen

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4.6

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101

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View of the Wupper Meadows – Sunflower Pathway in Opladen loop from Leichlingen

01:06

10.4km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Eichen-Hainbuchenwald in der Wupperschleife

Wupperhang mit Henkensiepen und Hüscheider Bachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.19 km

Old Railway Tunnel in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Unlighted and very narrow. Please note oncoming traffic!

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2.22 km

The Small Tunnel

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Hopefully no one is coming the other way.

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4.03 km

Fountain Pond in Opladen

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Chestnut trees line the path, and a fountain enlivens the pond next to the Wupper.

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4.59 km

View of the Wupper Meadows

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One of the most beautiful running routes in the area. Great views.

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5.30 km

Sunflower Pathway in Opladen

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A nice way on a nice round. Unfortunately the railway can be a bit noisy.

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6.58 km

View of the railway bridge over the Wupper

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The view here of the railway bridge directly over the Wupper not only has something post-apocalyptic, but also something of steam punk.

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6.73 km

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

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Great view of the Wupper.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

1.12 km

953 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

2.56 km

1.70 km

377 m

184 m

130 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

49 %

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View of the Wupper Meadows – Sunflower Pathway in Opladen loop from Leichlingen

Old Railway Tunnel in Naturpark Bergisches Land

The Small Tunnel

Fountain Pond in Opladen

View of the Wupper Meadows

Sunflower Pathway in Opladen

View of the railway bridge over the Wupper

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

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