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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Burscheid

Eschbach Dam – View Near Engelsburg loop from Höhscheider Bachtal

Hard

4.8

(5)

21

riders

Eschbach Dam – View Near Engelsburg loop from Höhscheider Bachtal

02:24

34.2km

410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

Sengbach Reservoir

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Impressive dam wall, a must see when in the area.

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4.83 km

Oberes Sengbachtal

Nature Reserve

3

12.1 km

Pond at Heintjeshammer

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Very idyllic location, historical area

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4

17.1 km

Eschbach Dam

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The Eschbachtalsperre is a "pioneer" dam: It is the first drinking water dam in Germany and the oldest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Today it is used as an emergency supply for …

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19.2 km

Erlenbruchwald Beek am Grenzwall und Stöcker Bach

Nature Reserve

6

21.8 km

View Near Engelsburg

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The bench by the corn field invites you to take a break, with a beautiful view!

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7

22.2 km

Rail trail

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You can cycle here for hours 🤙

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8

24.2 km

Balkantrasse Rail Trail

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Cycling on the former railway line through the hilly landscape is possible without much effort and therefore also suitable for families. Tunnels, bridges and viaducts still shape the landscape today and make cycling a special experience.

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9

31.5 km

Old Bridge on the Balkantrasse

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there are several bridges of this type

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10

31.7 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

11.5 km

5.06 km

4.49 km

779 m

352 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

5.40 km

5.01 km

2.88 km

516 m

167 m

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Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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