Samba Trail – Rott Tunnel loop from Wülfrath-Aprath
Samba Trail – Rott Tunnel loop from Wülfrath-Aprath
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Samba Trail – Rott Tunnel loop from Wülfrath-Aprath
03:04
45.1km
610m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 22, 2026
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Eskesberg
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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7.44 km
Samba Trail
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7.91 km
Samba Trail at Wuppertal Zoo
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8.26 km
View of the Tiger Enclosure from the Sambatrasse
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29.9 km
Deep Cutting on the Nordbahntrasse
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That had to happen when the track was built - Anno 1884.
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32.6 km
Panoramic View of Wuppertal from the Nordbahntrasse
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34.5 km
View of Wuppertal from the Kuhler Viaduct on the Nordbahntrasse
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34.6 km
Rott Tunnel
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Wuppertal can be challenging for cyclists because of its narrow valley and steep slopes. With the continuous and mostly level Nordbahn route, a spacious and significant alternative route in terms of urban development was created for the first time, in whose immediate catchment area of one kilometer on both sides of the route more than 100,000 people live. Numerous schools and public institutions are located in the vicinity of the route with the city centers of Elberfeld and Barmen and can therefore be reached at any time via the footpath and cycle path.
The Nordbahntrasse connects Wuppertal to the national network of cycle paths (corkscrew route and Niederbergbahn in the west, Barmer Kohlenbahn in the east) and is part of the Bergisch Panorama Cycle Path.[2] The ten kilometers of the route, which lead through inner-city areas, are six meters wide and illuminated at night. In the outskirts of the city, the route is three and a half to four meters wide.
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37.8 km
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38.1 km
Mirker Station, Utopiastadt & Café Hutmacher
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One of the heart of the route, the Mirke train station, is located at the height of the Elberfeld district. The listed building is the cultural center of Nordstadt and provides a home for many colorful projects. Café Hutmacher is located in this old station building. Here you can take a leisurely break inside and outside in good weather. In addition to coffee and cake, there are delicious snacks from the stone oven or from the grill from spring to autumn. If you would rather have a beer with the tarte flambée from the oven, you are well advised to try the house beer "Bärtig Bräu". Sustainability is very important here. Whether it's coffee, soda or beer, care is taken to ensure that everything is produced fairly and locally.
The whole thing is rounded off by numerous events such as readings, concerts or design markets, which mainly take place at the station on weekends. If you don't have your own bike, Mirke train station is also a good starting point for you. It is easily accessible by public transport and offers free bike rental. For a small deposit you can start cycling from there.
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Opening times:
Monday to Thursday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.,
Fri. 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
Sat. 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.,
Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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41.1 km
Eskesberg
Nature Reserve
45.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.1 km
9.63 km
8.13 km
2.79 km
1.80 km
583 m
140 m
Surfaces
30.9 km
5.13 km
5.02 km
3.17 km
752 m
134 m
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Elevation
Highest point (350 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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