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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

View of the Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

View of the Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

Easy

5.0

(2)

riders

View of the Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

01:22

32.1km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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6.45 km

Waffle Break Kiosk, Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Waffles are always good, especially the Bergische ones

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11.1 km

Wermelskirchen Old Town

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Great city in mountain style.

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14.8 km

View of the Balkantrasse

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15.4 km

Balkantrasse

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Junction 28 (RadRegionRheinland) (Thanks @Marcel for the hint)
Crossing the Balkan route and the Alleenradweg water quintet
Here meet the two former railway lines Balkan route and water quintet. It …

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15.4 km

Junction Bergisch Born

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Two railway lines cross here.

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16.0 km

Viewpoint on the Balkantrasse near Bergisch Born

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(relatively) flat, smooth surface, nice to 'fly' when there is little traffic.

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20.6 km

View of Remscheid from Panoramabrücke

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The short detour to the bridge is worth it here. There is a great view of Remscheid there.

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25.0 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

12.0 km

2.04 km

129 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

219 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Waffle Break Kiosk, Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wermelskirchen Old Town

View of the Balkantrasse

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Junction Bergisch Born

Viewpoint on the Balkantrasse near Bergisch Born

View of Remscheid from Panoramabrücke

Balkantrasse

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