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Altenberg Cathedral – Dhünn Riverside Bike Path loop from Opladen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Altenberg Cathedral – Dhünn Riverside Bike Path loop from Opladen

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Altenberg Cathedral – Dhünn Riverside Bike Path loop from Opladen

02:23

37.4km

250m

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: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.06 km

View of the Ölbach Valley from the Balkantrasse

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Not only is a view from the route into the Ölbachtal beautiful, but also a drive through the Ölbachtal is very worthwhile 😁

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15.6 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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18.0 km

Glöbuscher Bach

Lake

18.9 km

View of Odenthal and its church by the Dhünn River

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From the Mühlenweg on the Dhünn you can best see the small half-timbered village of Odenthal with its church.

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20.3 km

Dhünn Riverside Path

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Beautiful gravel route along the Dhünn. This saves you the trip on the main roads and instead you are rewarded with peace, shade and beautiful views.

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28.4 km

Dhünn Riverside Bike Path

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A well-developed and shady cycle path, especially in summer, takes you through beautiful greenery. Every now and then you catch a glimpse of the Dhünn, which is a tributary of …

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32.4 km

Beautiful cycle path along the Dhünn near Bürrig

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This bike path is really very nice and runs on a dam above the Dhünn. From here it is also possible to make a detour to the Neulandpark, one of the highlights in Leverkusen.

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33.3 km

Mühlendamm Path

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Beautiful, car-free section above the Mühlengraben.

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34.9 km

Overflow weir at the upper mill channel of the Reuschenberg Mill

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Interesting information board about the hydraulic structure.

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37.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

5.68 km

3.18 km

3.06 km

2.35 km

604 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

4.27 km

3.15 km

2.81 km

848 m

284 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

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Altenberg Cathedral – Dhünn Riverside Bike Path loop from Opladen

View of the Ölbach Valley from the Balkantrasse

Altenberg Cathedral

View of Odenthal and its church by the Dhünn River

Dhünn Riverside Path

Dhünn Riverside Bike Path

Beautiful cycle path along the Dhünn near Bürrig

Mühlendamm Path

Overflow weir at the upper mill channel of the Reuschenberg Mill

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