View of Cologne – View of Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

View of Cologne – View of Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

Moderate

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181

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View of Cologne – View of Altenberg Cathedral loop from Bachaue des Bürgerbuschbaches

01:40

35.5km

410m

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: August 13, 2026

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4.44 km

View of Cologne

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It was worth stopping for a moment. A bit of silhouette despite the haze.

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9.19 km

Glöbuscher Bach

Lake

11.6 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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11.6 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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15.4 km

Between Hüttchen and Neschen

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After the climb from Altenberg, here is a first small descent with a counter-climb.

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15.9 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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18.9 km

Winding Road into the Scherfbach Valley

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It's not that bad, the curves are easy to navigate and after the last one it goes straight ahead.

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19.1 km

Valley Road in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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in this area the most unfavorable route that you can drive, because the cars drive there very quickly and often overtake because of the traffic routing. but there are numerous bypasses that are much more pleasant to drive.

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