Sunflower Pathway in Opladen – View of the Wupper Meadows loop from Balkener Feld

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Sunflower Pathway in Opladen – View of the Wupper Meadows loop from Balkener Feld

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Sunflower Pathway in Opladen – View of the Wupper Meadows loop from Balkener Feld

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9.44km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wupperhang mit Henkensiepen und Hüscheider Bachtal

Eichen-Hainbuchenwald in der Wupperschleife

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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609 m

Lucasweg Above the Wupper

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A narrow path, which runs above the main hiking trail and allows beautiful views of the Wupper with slight ascents and descents.

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3.27 km

Sunflower Pathway in Opladen

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A nice way on a nice round. Unfortunately the railway can be a bit noisy.

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3.98 km

View of the Wupper Meadows

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One of the most beautiful running routes in the area. Great views.

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5.08 km

Heaven’s Ladder (Wupper)

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a historical staircase leads down from the wooded mountain into a spacious park landscape. The large staircase was built in the 1930s and was extensively renovated only a few years ago.

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6.37 km

The Small Tunnel

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Hopefully no one is coming the other way.

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6.41 km

Old Railway Tunnel in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Unlighted and very narrow. Please note oncoming traffic!

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7.94 km

Wupper Footbridge and Railway Bridge (Mother and Child Bridge)

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Great view of the Wupper.

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9.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

2.19 km

646 m

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

2.62 km

774 m

519 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

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