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

:aqualon-loop

Hard

4.5

(111)

431

riders

:aqualon-loop

03:38

55.6km

690m

Cycling

The :aqualon-Runde takes you through the diverse nature of the Bergisches Land region. The connecting theme along the way: water in all its facets. The route starts at Schwanenplatz in Wermelskirchen, links the Panoramaradweg Balkantrasse with the Bergischer Panoramaradweg, and runs over the Bergisches Höhen hills to the Große Dhünn…

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Last updated: July 14, 2026

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After 40.3 km for 88 m

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12.9 km

Hückeswagen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

As you cycle through the historic old town of Hückeswagen, the character of the route changes noticeably. Narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and the castle perched high above the town define …

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29.4 km

The small stone Hindenburg Tower is a hidden gem along the way. From here, the view opens up over forests, hills, and the surrounding Bergisches Land region. A short stop …

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31.8 km

Große Dhünn Dam

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The Große Dhünn Reservoir is a real highlight for cyclists who appreciate quiet routes and expansive landscapes. On the designated paths, you'll ride through a protected nature reserve with little …

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40.3 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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47.8 km

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

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On the former railway line, you can cycle at a relaxed pace through a varied landscape without any major inclines. Urban sections and rural idylls alternate harmoniously, ensuring a smooth …

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55.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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28.4 km

14.3 km

6.44 km

4.05 km

1.53 km

837 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

2.40 km

2.30 km

1.28 km

148 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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Comments

July 14, 2022,:AQUALON-Runde
A great after-work ride into the sunset - wonderful. A little more strenuous than initially thought; However, you were always rewarded with fantastic views of the Bergisches Land.

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October 25, 2024,:aqualon-Runde
Beautiful route with great views in the Bergisches Land. We wanted to do the tour according to the junctions shown on the homepage. Something must have got mixed up 🤷🏽. But it worked out anyway 😀.

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October 10, 2021,aqualon Runde
An outstanding tour in terms of landscape, but in terms of traffic I have to revise it significantly:
In Burscheid instead of over little streets via Gut Landscheid, you save quite a bit on the noisy B51.
The access to the Kleine Dhün pre-dam and the following ascent could only be mastered by pushing due to the flood damage. Even …

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This summer, I met up with my buddy Michael to take a nice, warm ride through the Bergisches Land, but the weather was against it again. Open the floodgates and let the water flow ☔️🌧🌧☔️
The next trip we'll take is in the Sahara to make it rain there too.

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This was our inspiration today for a fantastic tour for two through the Bergisches Land (it is signposted quite well with its own symbol):
dasbergische.de/tour/aqualon-runde


The tour is very varied, some railway line sections with deep cuts or high railway embankments, wonderful views over the Bergisches Land or the Dhünntalsperre and through shady forest areas. Most of it is paved, …

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March 2, 2026

The :aqualon-Runde takes you through the diverse nature of the Bergisches Land region. The connecting theme along the way: water in all its facets. The route starts at Schwanenplatz in Wermelskirchen, links the Panoramaradweg Balkantrasse with the Bergischer Panoramaradweg, and runs over the Bergisches

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