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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

Road cycling routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

Easy

5.0

(2)

100

riders

Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Wupperhänge mit Seitensiefen und der Wupper nördlich Witzhelden und Leichlingen

01:22

32.1km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.45 km

Waffle break at the Balkantrasse Neuenhaus

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Super delicious fresh waffles, coffee and snacks are offered here on summer Sundays right on the Balkan route. Idyllic place - ideal for a break!

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2

14.6 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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3

14.8 km

View of the Balkantrasse

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4

15.9 km

Viewpoint on the Balkantrasse near Bergisch Born

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(relatively) flat, smooth surface, nice to 'fly' when there is little traffic.

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5

16.5 km

Junction Bergisch Born

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Two railway lines cross here.

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6

16.5 km

Balkantrasse

Highlight • Cycleway

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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7

20.6 km

View of Remscheid from Panoramabrücke

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The short detour to the bridge is worth it here. There is a great view of Remscheid there.

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8

25.0 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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B

32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

12.0 km

2.04 km

129 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

219 m

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