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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Altenberg Cathedral – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Odenthal

Altenberg Cathedral – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Hard

5.0

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Altenberg Cathedral – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

02:41

39.7km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 10, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.42 km

View of Cologne

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This great view of the cathedral city appears out of nowhere in the distance. Impressive👍

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2.78 km

View of Cologne skyline

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Köln at its best 👌

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7.16 km

scherf

Lake

11.2 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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13.6 km

Dhünn Valley

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

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16.0 km

Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

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The "Dhünn plateau" around the Great Dhünn Dam and the Eifgen Valley is widely known for its impressive and varied landscape in the midst of beautiful nature: characterized by a …

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25.6 km

View of Dhünn Reservoir

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Nature is very beautiful at the Vorsperre "Kleine Dhünn".

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28.6 km

Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir

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The drinking water dam and its banks are protected by law. Therefore, there are hardly any negative effects on nature. Almost the entire hike is off-road. You feel very much for yourself. Pleasant!

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28.6 km

Große Dhünn Pre-Dam

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Beautiful view over the water and on the other side, view over the water, it looks like a panoramic picture of a Canadian lake.

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35.3 km

Scherfbachtal

Nature Reserve

39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.52 km

7.20 km

6.62 km

3.10 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

9.90 km

3.48 km

2.07 km

1.45 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

29°C

16°C

19 %

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Altenberg Cathedral – Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

View of Cologne

View of Cologne skyline

Altenberg Cathedral

Dhünn Valley

View of the Kleine Dhünn forebay

View of Dhünn Reservoir

Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir

Große Dhünn Pre-Dam

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