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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Dhünn Village Center – Balkantrasse Rail Trail loop from Wermelskirchen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Dhünn Village Center – Balkantrasse Rail Trail loop from Wermelskirchen

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Dhünn Village Center – Balkantrasse Rail Trail loop from Wermelskirchen

02:59

37.0km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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7.64 km

Dhünn Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

perfect for a little break

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9.37 km

Bone Mill

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This former mill, called bone mill, was also called Grenzaue and is located in the valley of the small Dhünn northeast of the village Dhünn.

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13.5 km

Purder Bachtal

Nature Reserve

14.5 km

Viewpoint

22.6 km

Viewpoint: Wasserburg an der Dhünn

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A bench for a break in exactly the right place. From here you have a great view of the dam. It is also an information point about an old moated castle that stood here a long time ago.

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23.0 km

Große Dhünn Pre-Dam

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Beautiful view over the water and on the other side, view over the water, it looks like a panoramic picture of a Canadian lake.

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23.1 km

View of the Lake in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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The reservoir supplies over 1 million people in the region with drinking water and serves for flood protection and local recreation.

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26.7 km

Highland Cattle Pasture

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Beautiful landscape with beautiful animals.

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34.3 km

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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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

8.71 km

7.60 km

4.55 km

927 m

258 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

13.9 km

3.13 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

19°C

8°C

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Dhünn Village Center – Balkantrasse Rail Trail loop from Wermelskirchen

Dhünn Village Center

Bone Mill

Viewpoint: Wasserburg an der Dhünn

Große Dhünn Pre-Dam

View of the Lake in Naturpark Bergisches Land

View Near Stiegeleich

Highland Cattle Pasture

Balkantrasse Rail Trail

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