Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

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Elbsee

Eller Forst

Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven

Fraunhofer Steinbruch

Neandertal

Hühnerbachtal

Hildener Stadtwald, Bereich Sandbach-Krebsbach

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Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

View of the Dreiecksweiher

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Very beautiful pond located next to the Elbsee.

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8.60 km

Elbsee

Nature Reserve

8.90 km

View of the Elbsee

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A short stop at the lookout point is recommended, as from here you have a beautiful view of the lake and its waterfowl.

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15.8 km

Düsselauen bei Gödinghoven

Nature Reserve

21.9 km

Neander Valley Trail

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With a little time, you can find out more about the Stone Age here.

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24.0 km

Willow Pond and Düssel River in Gruiten-Neandertal

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Idyllic place with many historic houses.
There are now restaurants there again.

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29.4 km

Scenic Cycling Path in Bergisches Land

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Fantastic for cyclists and hikers

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29.9 km

Gruiten Parsonage (1764)

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Completion of the vicarage on the site of the derelict cottage. This completes the ensemble of preaching house, church and (old) vicarage - the heart of the historic village of …

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29.9 km

Half-timbered houses in Gruiten-Dorf

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A very nice little village where you can take a break at the düssel 😊

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42.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

7.46 km

6.12 km

5.46 km

1.80 km

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

13.4 km

7.29 km

3.13 km

1.17 km

485 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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