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Königsforst – Bensberg Castle loop from Hoffnungsthal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Königsforst – Bensberg Castle loop from Hoffnungsthal

Moderate

4.0

(2)

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Königsforst – Bensberg Castle loop from Hoffnungsthal

01:38

26.2km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10 m for 18 m

After 26.2 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.79 km

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The ground is really a bit bumpy (because of protruding stones), but you should drive calmly here.

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5.26 km

Gravel Path on the Former Railway Line in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Cycleway

Very pleasant gravel route, rides great!

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6.87 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

Super forest landscape, worth a detour.

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7.20 km

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail at Holzer Bach

Highlight • Trail

The Rösrath-Bensberg connecting route is a busy one. Depending on the time of day, there are many walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, racing cyclists, and e-bike riders. It could be wider and have a better surface.

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10.2 km

Bensberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

A former hunting lodge built in the 18th century, which is now used as a hotel with a nice ambience.

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11.8 km

Cadets' Pond in the Milchborn Valley

Highlight • Lake

a beautiful little pond with a shelter on the shore

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12.9 km

Nature Friends House Hardt

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A very nice place in the forest. Great with children: There is play equipment, a large meadow, a soccer field, a sparse forest, a stream and through the pit an interesting environment with a small cave and more...

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16.6 km

Volbach Valley and Freudenthal Wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A beautiful creek on the right and a marsh area left with Wasserbüffeln in Bergisches Land .. great

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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.11 km

5.75 km

2.35 km

175 m

Surfaces

8.25 km

6.59 km

5.24 km

5.10 km

562 m

518 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

28°C

16°C

36 %

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Königsforst – Bensberg Castle loop from Hoffnungsthal

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail

Gravel Path on the Former Railway Line in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Königsforst

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail at Holzer Bach

Bensberg Castle

Cadets' Pond in the Milchborn Valley

Nature Friends House Hardt

Volbach Valley and Freudenthal Wetlands

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