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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Burgholz Station – Burgholz Forest Trail loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Burgholz Station – Burgholz Forest Trail loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

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Burgholz Station – Burgholz Forest Trail loop from Gelpe-Saalbach

01:21

15.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.24 km

WSW Gingerbread House on the Sambatrasse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Although not in the deep forest and not gingerbread, but a nicely designed wooden shed directly on the samba street.

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2

2.33 km

Mega Insect Hotel on the Sambatrasse

Highlight • Structure

Looks a bit like a supply of wood, but serves the shelter of small forest animals.

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3

2.68 km

Burgholz Station

Highlight • Restaurant

Ideal stop for a little refreshment, located directly on the route.

Opening hours:
Wednesdays to Saturdays from 12 noon,
Sundays from 11 a.m.

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4

4.29 km

Arboretum in Bergisches Land Nature Park

Highlight • Forest

Various trees from all over the world were planted here. Unfortunately, not all of the signs are preserved. If you like, you can no longer discover trees off the main path

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5

4.38 km

Arboretum

Highlight • Forest

With an area of around 250 hectares, the Arboretum Burgholz is the largest cultivation area for “foreign” tree species in Germany. Around 100 different species of deciduous and coniferous trees …

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6

11.8 km

Burgholz Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Wonderful cycling and hiking trails lead through the Burgholz Forest.

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7

12.6 km

Forest Path Along the Wupper near Cronenberg

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful forest trails. Very pleasant for cyclists.

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8

14.9 km

Drinking Water Fountain at Müllheizkraftwerk

Highlight • Rest Area

There is fresh, cool drinking water for everyone at the push of a button. The construction more than fountains than a faucet is a bit impractical.

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.70 km

1.28 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

4.17 km

3.23 km

1.63 km

504 m

< 100 m

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