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Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
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Balkantrasse Cycle and Hiking Path

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Balkantrasse Cycle and Hiking Path

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  • Location: Burscheid, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    December 10, 2016

    Hiking

    The "Balkan Route" is a former railway line that has been converted into a cycling and hiking trail.
    The Balkan route ideally connects the Rhine with the Bergisches Land. This applies both to the direct route from Opladen via cycle routes parallel to the Wupper, as well as over the railway connection Opladens with Cologne: From the cathedral city, the Bergisches Land can be reached within a very short time by train and bike. In addition, the connection to a wide network of cycle paths
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    Gravel riding

    Perfect road cycling route here in the region.
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    Location: Burscheid, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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