View of Altenberg Cathedral – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Opladen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

View of Altenberg Cathedral – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Opladen

Moderate

4.2

(14)

140

riders

View of Altenberg Cathedral – Bergisches Land Rail Trail loop from Opladen

02:53

61.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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10.0 km

Altenberg Ascent

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Due to the fixed lane separator beacons in the middle of the road (see picture), driving uphill on the road is unfortunately no longer a pleasure here. Overtaking cars with …

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11.7 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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11.8 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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16.0 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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36.4 km

View of the Bergisches Land Countryside

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just enjoy the view at 320m altitude.

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44.2 km

Winding road in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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A nice, asphalted route with a few - sometimes tight - bends, which doesn't help with visibility. Better to avoid on weekends when the weather is nice, as there are …

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