Forest trail along the Wupper – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Opladen

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Forest trail along the Wupper – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Opladen

Moderate

4.8

(104)

225

riders

Forest trail along the Wupper – View of the Sengbach Reservoir loop from Opladen

02:47

42.4km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.2 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Eichen-Hainbuchenwald in der Wupperschleife

Nature Reserve

3.18 km

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

Great view of the Wupper.

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12.1 km

Forest trail along the Wupper

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful gravel path through the protected forest on the Bergisch river

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14.2 km

Untenrüdener Kotten

Highlight • Historical Site

On Sundays here is a kiosk with popsicles and drinks. Before that there is a bench for a short rest during or after the hike or bike ride.

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20.7 km

Strohn Bridge (Knife Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

Finally the bridge in Strohn at the animal shelter over the Wupper is finished! Cyclists + hikers no longer need to take the long detour 🤗

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22.4 km

View of Schloss Burg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Schloss Burg is a well-known destination in Solingen Burg. For mountain bikers, however, the surrounding forests are much more exciting. A short stop to enjoy the beautiful view is still worth it.

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22.8 km

“...We keep catching glimpses of the imposing Burg Castle between the trees, perched high up on a mountain spur...”
You can find further information about the idyllic hike to Burg Castle at: netreisetagebuch.de/schloss-burg-wandern

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22.9 km

View of the Sengbach Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Sengbachtalsperre, which lies dark in the valley.

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25.3 km

Oberes Sengbachtal

Nature Reserve

30.2 km

Balkantrasse Burscheid

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Balkan route through Burscheid towards Wermelskirchen (uphill)

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42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

13.5 km

6.07 km

3.17 km

1.77 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

9.01 km

3.72 km

2.66 km

1.68 km

965 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 25, 2022,Cube ❤️ - MTB -Tour ☆ Balkantrasse - Wipperkotten - Balkhausen

A great and varied tour that has a lot to offer, I can warmly recommend it, I would even extend it because there were such great sections that make you want more! But with so many beautiful impressions and photos to take 🙈 you can hardly cycle 🚲 🤣
P.S.: There were also nice places to stop for refreshments!

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