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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Chestnut Avenue on the Wupper loop from Leichlingen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Chestnut Avenue on the Wupper loop from Leichlingen

Easy

4.2

(93)

237

riders

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Chestnut Avenue on the Wupper loop from Leichlingen

01:35

26.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 27 m

After 25.9 km for 27 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.26 km

Waldhaus Römer

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Hikers and cyclists meet here, but the restaurant is particularly popular with dog owners. There are delicious cakes and delicious snacks, for example tarte flambée.

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2

4.71 km

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of the Wupper near the Himmelsleiter.

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3

5.03 km

Bench With a View of the Waterway

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also nice for photos for two

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4

5.14 km

Chestnut Avenue on the Wupper

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Very nice, shady avenue on the Wupper with many benches.

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5

6.95 km

Interesting information board about the hydraulic structure.

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6

7.69 km

Mühlendamm Path

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Beautiful, car-free section above the Mühlengraben.

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7

12.5 km

It is exciting to see how the delicate Wupper flows into the mighty Rhine at Leverkusen-Rheindorf. Coming out of the Bergisch with a lot of strength, she loses herself almost …

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8

15.5 km

Section of the route that is very easy to drive on. We recommend.

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26.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

6.65 km

6.51 km

2.21 km

773 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

3.37 km

2.31 km

1.05 km

290 m

105 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

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