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Dhünn Dam – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Dhünn Dam – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

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4.8

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Dhünn Dam – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

01:04

16.0km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.30 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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877 m

Dhünn Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great view over the dam, really fantastic.

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1.25 km

Rest area & butterfly valve at the Große Dhünntalsperre dam

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The centric butterfly valve for water production consists of an annular body in which an annular elastomeric shut-off seal / sleeve is inserted. A disc guided by a shaft pivots through a 90° rotary movement into the seal.

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5.52 km

Bülsberg Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A beautiful and secluded side street that meanders past fish ponds, farms and a wooded area. The first few meters have up to 14% in them, but pay nice views.

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8.77 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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12.1 km

Dhünn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A wonderful section to drive with a great landscape that surrounds you, directly along the Dhünn.

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14.1 km

Dhünn River Trail

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Fantastically beautiful and not as technically demanding as many other trails along the streams in this area. Very relaxed driving.

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14.3 km

Stone Archway on the Dhünnradweg

Highlight • Monument

From Maria in der Aue or the Schöllerhof hiking car park you can perfectly hike into the Dhünntal... nice destinations include the dam of the Dhünntalsperre or a hike along the black powder route.

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15.5 km

View of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

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Super nice photo motif with a fantastic background. 👍

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

5.04 km

3.81 km

564 m

314 m

121 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

3.44 km

2.25 km

166 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Dhünn Dam – Altenberg Cathedral loop from Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

Dhünn Dam

Rest area & butterfly valve at the Große Dhünntalsperre dam

Bülsberg Climb

Altenberg Cathedral

Dhünn Valley

Dhünn River Trail

Stone Archway on the Dhünnradweg

View of the Große Dhünn Reservoir

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