Monastery Church of Maria Magdalena – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Schwelm

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Schwelm

Monastery Church of Maria Magdalena – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Schwelm

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Monastery Church of Maria Magdalena – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Schwelm

01:30

21.2km

330m

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.87 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.88 km

Pedestrian bridge with a view of St. Maria Magdalena Monastery Church (Beyenburg)

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Narrow pedestrian bridge over the Wupper, with a view of the dam

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9.26 km

Monastery Church of Maria Magdalena

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the pilgrim's stamp is available as a sticker in a small box on the left outside of the church door ...

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9.41 km

Beyenburg Old Town

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Small fine old town with a view of the dam

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9.74 km

Old Railway Bridge over the Wupper

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The railway line apparently used to run from Langerfeld to Krebsöge (at least according to my map). Perhaps it will become a railway line someday.

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11.0 km

The Beyenburg reservoir is one of the smallest dams in the Bergisches Land. Swimming is not officially allowed here, but the lake is still a popular recreational area. So remember that you are sharing the paths with many other people.

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11.0 km

Blue Bridge over the Beyenburger Reservoir

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Beautiful reservoir, which looks picturesque in many places. How nice should it be here in the summer?

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11.5 km

Beyenburger Stausee

Lake

12.3 km

View of the Beyenburg Reservoir and the Monastery Church

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Beyenburg has beautiful half-timbered houses with slate, it is a lovely little town. The Way of St. James runs through it, and the Church of Mary Magdalene is also a …

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18.0 km