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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Rösrath-Stümpen

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Altenberg Cathedral – Bensberg Castle loop from Rösrath-Stümpen

Moderate

4.8

(74)

1,958

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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: April 22, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 31.5 km for 506 m

After 47.3 km for 78 m

After 52.8 km for 184 m

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2.65 km

Königs Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

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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

Impressive castle. Worth taking a little detour. If you want to challenge yourself a little, you should not take the main access road, the Milchborntalweg, but the small and super steep side road, Am Milchbornsberg. Have fun! :)

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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 19 May

18°C

12°C

93 %

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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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