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Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Mühlendamm Path loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Mühlendamm Path loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

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Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Mühlendamm Path loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

03:38

60.2km

340m

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: February 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wiembachtal und Ölbachtal

Monheimer Baggersee

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

View of the Ölbach Valley from the Balkantrasse

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Not only is a view from the route into the Ölbachtal beautiful, but also a drive through the Ölbachtal is very worthwhile 😁

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21.5 km

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

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On the former railway line, you can cycle at a relaxed pace through a varied landscape without any major inclines. Urban sections and rural idylls alternate harmoniously, ensuring a smooth …

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33.1 km

Pattscheid Station on the Balkantrasse

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Very nice section with many details of previous use - such as signals and route stones. There are benches here for a break. Of course, the route also deserves a …

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43.2 km

Overflow weir at the upper mill channel of the Reuschenberg Mill

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Interesting information board about the hydraulic structure.

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43.9 km

Mühlendamm Path

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Beautiful, car-free section above the Mühlengraben.

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48.8 km

Tree-Lined Cycle Path Between Hitdorf and Rheindorf

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

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54.7 km

Cycle Expressway Monheim am Rhein

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The first few kilometers of the municipal cycle superhighway in Monheim are complete (as of July 2025). In the future, cyclists will be able to cycle quickly and comfortably for …

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58.8 km

Monheim–Düsseldorf Cycle Expressway

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The first section of the bicycle highway Monheim-Düsseldorf

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60.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

6.13 km

2.32 km

1.01 km

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

7.17 km

4.32 km

1.04 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

23°C

9°C

51 %

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Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Mühlendamm Path loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

View of the Ölbach Valley from the Balkantrasse

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

Pattscheid Station on the Balkantrasse

Overflow weir at the upper mill channel of the Reuschenberg Mill

Mühlendamm Path

Tree-Lined Cycle Path Between Hitdorf and Rheindorf

Cycle Expressway Monheim am Rhein

Monheim–Düsseldorf Cycle Expressway

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