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

Balkantrasse – Rhine Ferry Cologne-Langel/Hitdorf loop from Wermelskirchen

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

Balkantrasse – Rhine Ferry Cologne-Langel/Hitdorf loop from Wermelskirchen

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Balkantrasse – Rhine Ferry Cologne-Langel/Hitdorf loop from Wermelskirchen

02:50

65.1km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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8.79 km

Historic Well in Witzhelden

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One of five historic fountains in Witzhelden 🔝

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13.1 km

View of the Rhine Plain

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On the level between joke heroes and Leichlingen

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33.8 km

Rhein Ferry at Langel-Hitdorf

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One should always have a look at the Rhine the time

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35.5 km

The Rhine ferry Cologne-Langel / Hitdorf is in operation throughout the year, except on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. It operates at the following times:

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38.2 km

Wupper River Trail

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not very wide, but nice way to ride a racing bike. However, depending on the weather, there are many pedestrians on the way.

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40.4 km

Dhünn River Path Near the Confluence

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Shortly before the Dhünn flows into the Wupper, you can accompany them on a beautiful bike path.

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54.1 km

View of Cologne

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It was worth stopping for a moment. A bit of silhouette despite the haze.

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65.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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32.2 km

22.3 km

7.52 km

2.52 km

553 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

6.93 km

1.82 km

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 28 June

27°C

18°C

82 %

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