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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Wermelskirchen

Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Wermelskirchen

Moderate

4.7

(22)

346

riders

Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Wermelskirchen

01:43

40.3km

310m

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 6, 2026

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After 20.1 km for 208 m

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Bus stop

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2.57 km

Balkantrasse Rail Trail

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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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2.78 km

View of the Balkantrasse

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3.34 km

Junction Bergisch Born

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Two railway lines cross here.

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3.34 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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9.03 km

View of the Wupper

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A beautiful local recreation area 🤙

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10.8 km

Wonderful train route between Hückeswagen and Wipperfürth.

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20.2 km

Wupperaue

Nature Reserve

8

24.7 km

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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32.2 km

Bat Tunnel (Höhsieper Tunnel)

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Each passage a refreshing and cooling highlight :)

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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37.3 km

1.53 km

768 m

358 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

1.00 km

293 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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