Sunset View of Lüderich – Königsforst loop from Refrath

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

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Bergisch Gladbach

Sunset View of Lüderich – Königsforst loop from Refrath

Hard

4.6

(16)

150

riders

Sunset View of Lüderich – Königsforst loop from Refrath

03:02

32.9km

610m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.87 km for 208 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.35 km

Descent in the forest

Highlight • Summit

The Bensberg forest is super nice, from Forsbach or Bensberg it can be heated super downhill 😊

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12.9 km

View of the Rhine Plain from Naturpark Bergisches Land

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You can really see very far into the Rhine plain. It's a good idea to take binoculars with you on this tour.

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16.1 km

Sunset View of Lüderich

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In the autumn months, the Lüderich is always a highlight at the late hour, in every direction there is always a great view and perfect pictures 😉

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19.2 km

Lüderich Mining Tower and Golf Club

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That was once an old mining site.

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19.3 km

View of Bergisches Land

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All Bergian forays have one thing in common; they are well maintained, well signposted .. you can't get lost, there is enough map material and .gpx files.

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20.8 km

Unobstructed view of the Cologne countryside from Lüderich

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From the Lüderich hill, which rises to around 260 meters, the view stretches far across the Bergisches Land region. To the west, the landscape opens up towards the Cologne Lowland, …

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21.7 km

Abschnittswall

Archaeological Site

30.5 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

Super forest landscape, worth a detour.

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30.8 km

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail at Holzer Bach

Highlight • Trail

The Rösrath-Bensberg connecting route is a busy one. Depending on the time of day, there are many walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, racing cyclists, and e-bike riders. It could be wider and have a better surface.

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