Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Martinssteig Trail loop from Rheinbach Römerkanal

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Rheinbach

Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Martinssteig Trail loop from Rheinbach Römerkanal

Hard

5.0

(6)

riders

Effelsberg Radio Telescope – Martinssteig Trail loop from Rheinbach Römerkanal

04:29

53.8km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 64 m for 11 m

After 36.0 km for 20 m

After 53.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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A nice trail along the Effelsberg stream. Here and there you have an unobstructed view of the Effelsberg radio telescope to which the Galaxienweg leads. This is one of three …

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Great view

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