Samba Trail – Ronsdorf Reservoir loop from Robert-Daum-Platz

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Samba Trail – Ronsdorf Reservoir loop from Robert-Daum-Platz

Hard

4.5

(4)

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Samba Trail – Ronsdorf Reservoir loop from Robert-Daum-Platz

02:06

36.0km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Samba Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Samba terrace is extremely beautiful. The route is very varied.

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2.91 km

Samba Trail at Wuppertal Zoo

Highlight • Cycleway

after going up the very steep road, you are on the Samabtrasse

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3.27 km

View of the Tiger Enclosure from the Sambatrasse

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Tiger watching from above by bike and for free? Where else is there something like that? So go!

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3.41 km

Grüner Zoo Wuppertal Bridge (Tiger Enclosure)

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The bridge of the samba route leads over the tiger enclosure, from there you can watch the tigers and part of the green zoo well.

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6.00 km

Burgholz Station

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Ideal stop for a little refreshment, located directly on the route.

Opening hours:
Wednesdays to Saturdays from 12 noon,
Sundays from 11 a.m.

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12.2 km

Im Saalscheid

Forest

14.5 km

Ronsdorf Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful dam with great views. Many resting places, also directly on the dam wall. Various information boards show the construction and development of the dam.

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14.8 km

View of the meadows and fields behind Heidt

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Beautiful view over the meadows and fields behind Heidt. Worth a trip in both summer and winter.

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15.0 km

Benches Overlooking the Ronsdorf Reservoir

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Beautiful new benches were set up at the Ronsforfer dam. One to the left of the dam, two to the right. The fourth is at the entrance to the refuge. All offer a great view of the lock.

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