Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Bergisch Gladbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Bergisch Gladbach

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348

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Altenberg Cathedral – Eifgenbach loop from Bergisch Gladbach

03:00

38.1km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.1 km for 62 m

After 18.8 km for 216 m

After 32.0 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.6 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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16.3 km

Eifgenbach

Highlight • Bridge

Nice start for a circular hike in the Eifgenbach valley. It is clear from the start how wildly idyllic this tour is. And the water ripples everywhere.

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20.3 km

Stone Archway on the Dhünnradweg

Highlight • Monument

From Maria in der Aue or the Schöllerhof hiking car park you can perfectly hike into the Dhünntal... nice destinations include the dam of the Dhünntalsperre or a hike along the black powder route.

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21.7 km

Rest area & butterfly valve at the Große Dhünntalsperre dam

Highlight • Lake

The centric butterfly valve for water production consists of an annular body in which an annular elastomeric shut-off seal / sleeve is inserted. A disc guided by a shaft pivots through a 90° rotary movement into the seal.

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24.8 km

Dhünn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A wonderful section to drive with a great landscape that surrounds you, directly along the Dhünn.

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28.6 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Surrounded by green meadows and forests, an imposing Christian building sits enthroned on the western edge of the Bergisches Land: the Altenberg Cathedral, also known as the Bergischer Dom, has …

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29.2 km

Burg Berge

Archaeological Site

30.2 km

Dhünn bridge

Highlight • River

July 2025: The newly built bridge will be open to pedestrians and vehicles again. Now, visitors can quickly access the southern part of the wildlife park, where the fallow deer and wild boar live.

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