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Von Leichlingen nach Beginn der Balkantrasse

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Von Leichlingen nach Beginn der Balkantrasse

Lars planned a bike ride

May 9, 2020

Von Leichlingen nach Beginn der Balkantrasse

Hard

03:14

46.6km

14.4km/h

490m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 48 m

After 46.4 km for 48 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.70 km

Viewpoint Wupper and Wipperkotten

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5.85 km

View of the Wupper from the Friedrichsaue Bridge

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In the south of Solingen, the Wupper forms the natural border to Leichlingen. From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the river in both directions.

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11.0 km

Wupper River Scenic Section

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Very nice vantage point along the Wupper and its loops.

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11.6 km

Balkhausen half-timbered village

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Balkhausen is like the gateway to the Bergisches Land. Especially when you come from the south, this is where you enter the world of slate houses with green decorations. The …

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12.5 km

Balkhauser Kotten Knife-Sharpening Museum

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Shortly before Solingen lies the village of Balkhausen, idyllic and typically mountainous. Beautifully restored half-timbered houses decorate the place with colorful flowers on the windowsill. From here you reach the …

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19.1 km

Sengbach Reservoir

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Impressive dam wall, a must see when in the area.

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34.3 km

Pattscheid Station on the Balkantrasse

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Very nice section with many details of previous use - such as signals and route stones. There are benches here for a break. Of course, the route also deserves a …

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41.2 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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46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

10.4 km

9.73 km

5.42 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

12.7 km

6.75 km

2.96 km

2.67 km

191 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Von Leichlingen nach Beginn der Balkantrasse

Viewpoint Wupper and Wipperkotten

View of the Wupper from the Friedrichsaue Bridge

Wupper River Scenic Section

Balkhausen half-timbered village

Balkhauser Kotten Knife-Sharpening Museum

Sengbach Reservoir

Pattscheid Station on the Balkantrasse

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

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