Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid – Altenberg Ascent loop from Opladen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid – Altenberg Ascent loop from Opladen

Moderate

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133

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Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid – Altenberg Ascent loop from Opladen

01:25

30.2km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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After 14.8 km for 90 m

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465 m

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

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Here the Balkan route starts in the direction of Lennep.

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567 m

Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid

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It's an uninterrupted 1% incline from Opladen to Wermelskirchen. Only a few streets are crossed. There are a lot of branches into the Bergisches Land. The pavement is at its …

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14.9 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral from the Prinzenblick viewpoint

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From up here you can see the cathedral in all its glory, with no buildings or trees in front.

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15.2 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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18.2 km

Strauweiler Castle is a noble residence in the valley of the Dhünn and was first mentioned in the middle of the 14th century. The castle is now owned by the Prince zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg family.

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