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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Rösrath-Stümpen

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Rösrath-Stümpen

Moderate

4.7

(83)

1,824

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Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Rösrath-Stümpen

02:56

63.3km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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After 47.3 km for 78 m

After 52.8 km for 184 m

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2.65 km

Königs Forest

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As a "green lung" on the outskirts of Cologne, the Königsforst is an important protected area and serves to connect neighboring areas such as the Wahner Heide.

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31.8 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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32.1 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

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Surrounded by green meadows and forests, an imposing Christian building sits enthroned on the western edge of the Bergisches Land: the Altenberg Cathedral, also known as the Bergischer Dom, has …

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32.2 km

Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Its stunning location in the Dhünn Valley makes the "Altenberg Cathedral" a popular destination. For us Rhineland mountain goats, however, the cathedral is only a minor concern. There are two …

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36.4 km

Scenic route between Bechen and Neschen

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Great asphalt, relatively open, undulating, curvy, everything! A section of the route from Around Cologne.

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43.4 km

Climb from Herrenstrunden to Spitze

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I admit: I only drove this route downhill - with great pleasure on "Rund um Köln"

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47.3 km

Gärten der Bestattung

Forest

53.0 km

Bensberg Castle

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A former hunting lodge built in the 18th century, which is now used as a hotel with a nice ambience.

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53.3 km

Bensberg Palace

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Our hotel on the short trip to the Bergisches Land and to Cologne.
A bike day was planned, it went to the Dühntalsperre, a scenic tour.

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63.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

21.1 km

3.66 km

2.99 km

534 m

430 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

8.58 km

1.06 km

633 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

21°C

16°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2024,🚴‍♂️Rund um Köln 2024 - Velodrom 70

After a year of not racing, I started the RuK 70 amateur cycling race today. A challenging lap with a few meters of elevation in good weather and little wind.
Very good race with good legs.
On the way there was a traffic jam on the way up to Bensberg Castle, too many racing cyclists wanted to take the narrow …

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May 22, 2022,RundumKöln Velodom70

My first road bike race, but definitely not my last.
If the competition adrenaline packs you from KM 20, there is no stopping you.
Next year the Veledom 125👍

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May 26, 2024,Rund um Köln Velodom 70

Around Cologne 2024. A special race. My first big velodrome, for Rick Zabel his last. After being sick this week, I'm glad I was able to ride the race at all. But at times it went really, really well. I was able to go really deep on the climbs and beat the competition at times. I rode a lot in …

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May 25, 2024,Recon Ride "Rund um Köln"

Recon for Rund um Köln 2024. Went quite well. Route nice, but a bit potholed.

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January 3, 2025,1/3 Streckencheck: Jedermann Rennen Köln 18. Mai 🚴‍♂️🏞️

Route check around Cologne: Registration for the everyone's race on May 18th with bike buddy @Dirk "Bio Biker" is up! The apparently flat sections have some nasty climbs - simply great scenery! Unfortunately, I didn't have time to ride the whole route today, but I'll make up for it of course. I'm already looking forward to the 2025 cycling season: …

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May 14, 2024,Testrunde zum Radrennen RuK 70 / 2024

I started a test lap of the RuK 70 cycle race on May 26th, 2024 from Leverkusen Schlebusch. Via Odenthal and Altenberg I went up to Neschen and Bechen to Spitze. Then through Herrenstrunden to the 'Alte Dombach' paper mill. After a short photo stop I went up to Sand and through Heidkamp and Luckerath up to Bensberg Castle. There …

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Königs Forest

Altenberg Cathedral

View of Altenberg Cathedral

Neschen Hairpin Bends – Cols de Cologne

Scenic route between Bechen and Neschen

Climb from Herrenstrunden to Spitze

Bensberg Castle

Bensberg Palace

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