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North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land

Balkantrasse Cycle Path – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Remscheid-Lennep

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land

Balkantrasse Cycle Path – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Remscheid-Lennep

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Balkantrasse Cycle Path – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Remscheid-Lennep

03:27

57.2km

460m

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: March 5, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

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After 57.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

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Train Station

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747 m

Blue Footbridge at Lennep Station

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After a very long phase of diversion through the allotment gardens and the construction work on the two bridges at RS-Lennep station, every visitor to the route can now look forward to the new direct connection.

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1.39 km

Balkantrasse Cycle Path

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Super asphalt and little frequented :)

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3

20.5 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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28.2 km

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

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Here the Balkan route starts in the direction of Lennep.

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34.8 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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39.1 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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50.9 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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53.3 km

View Near Engelsburg

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The bench by the corn field invites you to take a break, with a beautiful view!

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57.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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52.5 km

2.27 km

1.38 km

929 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

666 m

199 m

< 100 m

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