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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

Hard

4.4

(8)

33

riders

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Altenberg

04:11

67.3km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

8.26 km

Scherfbachtal

Nature Reserve

2

36.1 km

Wippertalbahn section Hückeswagen <> Wipperfürth

Highlight • Monument

At the point you can see a lot of the previous track usage. There are many details and tracks have been preserved. Also the staircase to the no evidence of …

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3

36.1 km

Old railway line in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Trail

Appropriately, you walk here on the old railway line.

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38.8 km

Wupperaue bei Westenbrücke

Nature Reserve

5

42.6 km

View of the Wuppertalsperre near Karquelle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Bergische Panorama cycle path goes past it, but be careful, the Wuppertal dam is VERY large. It's not really worth making a detour from here. Either enjoy the view …

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6

42.7 km

Wuppertalbahn Rail Trail Near Karquelle

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful bike path 🤙

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7

43.6 km

Bat Tunnel (Höhsieper Tunnel)

Highlight • Structure

Each passage a refreshing and cooling highlight :)

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8

49.1 km

Balkantrasse Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling on the former railway line through the hilly landscape is possible without much effort and therefore also suitable for families. Tunnels, bridges and viaducts still shape the landscape today and make cycling a special experience.

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9

56.6 km

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

On the former railway line, you can cycle at a relaxed pace through a varied landscape without any major inclines. Urban sections and rural idylls alternate harmoniously, ensuring a smooth …

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10

67.2 km

Altenberg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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B

67.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

26.6 km

3.20 km

3.06 km

2.62 km

597 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.3 km

3.61 km

1.29 km

692 m

302 m

191 m

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