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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Wermelskirchen

Altenberg Cathedral – Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid loop from Wermelskirchen

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Wermelskirchen

Altenberg Cathedral – Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid loop from Wermelskirchen

Moderate

4.5

(53)

448

riders

Altenberg Cathedral – Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid loop from Wermelskirchen

02:19

51.1km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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10.6 km

Bremer Ridge in Bergisches Land

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I would not have thought that Bremen is so mountainous ... :) I recommend the section towards Altenberg to the beautiful Eifgental with a great high-speed descent.

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13.1 km

Descent Into the Eifgental

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Pleasant descent with good asphalt and gentle curves.

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16.8 km

Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral is a central rest stop and landmark in the Dhünn Valley and one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Inside, the 144-square-meter west window is well …

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17.1 km

View of Altenberg Cathedral

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Surrounded by green meadows and forests, an imposing Christian building sits enthroned on the western edge of the Bergisches Land: the Altenberg Cathedral, also known as the Bergischer Dom, has …

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19.5 km

Glöbuscher Bach

Lake

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31.6 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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31.7 km

Balkan Route Opladen–Burscheid

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It's an uninterrupted 1% incline from Opladen to Wermelskirchen. Only a few streets are crossed. There are a lot of branches into the Bergisches Land. The pavement is at its …

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43.5 km

Bergisches Land Rail Trail

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Very nice route with a pleasant gradient. The surface is good and is cleaned regularly.

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45.3 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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51.1 km

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29.0 km

18.6 km

1.58 km

823 m

650 m

253 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

3.40 km

683 m

343 m

216 m

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Monday 31 August

19°C

13°C

65 %

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