On the Kurzenbruch – Lochbach Valley Trail – Section 2 loop from Solingen-Schaberg

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On the Kurzenbruch – Lochbach Valley Trail – Section 2 loop from Solingen-Schaberg

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On the Kurzenbruch – Lochbach Valley Trail – Section 2 loop from Solingen-Schaberg

02:30

37.3km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 92 m

After 28.8 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.89 km

View of the Wupper from the Friedrichsaue Bridge

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In the south of Solingen, the Wupper forms the natural border to Leichlingen. From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the river in both directions.

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8.06 km

Hainsimsen Beech Forest Trail

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Very nice section, car-free on Sundays and public holidays.

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16.3 km

On the Kurzenbruch

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Very beautiful, rural section below the Wenzelberg.

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24.6 km

Lochbach Valley Trail – Section 2

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

For many years, the Lochbach was forced into a narrow, open-top concrete pipe. It was a really sad sight. The renaturation took several years, but the effort was worth it. …

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26.4 km

Hochwasserrückhaltebecken Tiefendick

Lake

26.9 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Lochbach

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bike and hiking trail along the Lochbach.
Free-running dogs are always to be expected here.
So please drive carefully.

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28.8 km

Grünanlage Eigen

Forest

30.3 km

Schlagbaum Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Nice lighting in the old tunnel

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30.6 km

The Korkenziehertrasse joins the Nordbahntrasse coming from Wuppertal-Vohwinkel towards Solingen. It is a former railway line that has been extended to a cycle path, versatile in nature. It rolls wonderfully downhill.

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33.1 km

Goods Halls at the Old Solingen Station (Start/End of the Korkenziehertrasse)

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This is where the corkscrew route begins and ends. A beautiful avenue marks the beginning. The old goods sheds are well used by art shops, cafes etc

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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

12.4 km

6.24 km

4.05 km

928 m

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

5.14 km

2.39 km

1.44 km

261 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 24 October

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Comments

March 7, 2022,Widdert - Friedrichsaue - Leichlingen - Elbemündung in die Wupper (Am Müllerhof) - Lochbachtal

There it is again - the short-time work... So what could be more obvious than to get on my bike today, in perfect weather.
In the meantime, Bosch has exchanged my defective battery as a gesture of goodwill, which made me really happy!
The tour was tough, 4x I had to lift my bike over fallen trees & the descent …

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