Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Murbach valley near Pattscheid loop from Leichlingen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Leichlingen (Rhld.)

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Murbach valley near Pattscheid loop from Leichlingen

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Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen – Murbach valley near Pattscheid loop from Leichlingen

01:33

23.3km

170m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.8 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

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Great view of the Wupper.

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4.02 km

Hülser Bruch

Nature Reserve

5.21 km

Waldhaus Römer

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Hikers and cyclists meet here, but the restaurant is particularly popular with dog owners. There are delicious cakes and delicious snacks, for example tarte flambée.

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5.66 km

Himmelsleiter Bridge, Opladen

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Nice view of the Wupper near the Himmelsleiter.

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5.98 km

Bench With a View of the Waterway

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also nice for photos for two

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6.35 km

View of the Wupper from Ludwig-Rehbock Park

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Ludwig-Rehbock Park, nice and crowded on weekends

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8.03 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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14.6 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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18.3 km

Murbach valley near Pattscheid

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A disused road winds its way through this valley along the Murbach to the Diepentalsperre. Idyllic place and guaranteed to be quiet!

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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.94 km

4.51 km

1.84 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

2.97 km

2.94 km

1.86 km

345 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2025,Zum ersten Mal unterwegs mit Stella...

Today was a special day. I was so happy to be out and about with Stella. Stella can also take on difficult tours. My old bike couldn't. So I have a new bike, and I've named it: Stella. I'm sure I'll have a great time with her 😀

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November 27, 2022,Fahrradstrecke Balkantrasse- Weltersbachtal

Just as the summer didn't want to come to an end, the autumn feelings of this year will probably stay with us for a long time. This time, too, there was a beautiful autumn tour. The way back was completely improvised. This is often when the most beautiful moments arise. I like the feeling when new connections open up - …

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