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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Balkantrasse Burscheid – Balkantrasse Railway Path loop from Witzhelden

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Balkantrasse Burscheid – Balkantrasse Railway Path loop from Witzhelden

Easy

4.5

(35)

138

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Balkantrasse Burscheid – Balkantrasse Railway Path loop from Witzhelden

01:54

33.9km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wiembachtal und Ölbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

View of Bergisches Land countryside

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Both great cups through our Bergisches Land.

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4.55 km

Balkantrasse Burscheid

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Balkan route through Burscheid towards Wermelskirchen (uphill)

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12.2 km

Balkantrasse Railway Path

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A paradise for racing cyclists, especially downhill.

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13.8 km

Claashäuschen

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Nice trail, unfortunately there is a tree lying across the main path (and the detour path), but still fun, in both directions.

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16.0 km

Access to the Balkantrasse at Imbacher Weg

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Here the Balkan route starts in the direction of Lennep. The route leads continuously to more than 20 kilometers uphill, although the slope is moderate. In Wermelskirchen the route is …

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16.8 km

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

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Here the Balkan route starts in the direction of Lennep.

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21.5 km

Bakker Farm Vending Machine and Pond

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Idyllic and calm. Often a good profile is necessary :)

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27.1 km

Alter Bahnhof Burscheid Beer Garden

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Delicious food and an even better beer from the Weltenburg monastery brewery. If you drive down the Balkan route, you should definitely take a look at a wheat beer.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

6.25 km

1.09 km

668 m

551 m

168 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

642 m

544 m

339 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

24°C

9°C

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Comments

February 27, 2023,Sengbachtalsperre die1. 2023

For the first time this year the lungs were treated to fresh air. It felt good.

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View of Bergisches Land countryside

Balkantrasse Burscheid

Balkantrasse Railway Path

Claashäuschen

Access to the Balkantrasse at Imbacher Weg

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

Bakker Farm Vending Machine and Pond

Alter Bahnhof Burscheid Beer Garden

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