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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Wupper Riverside Trail loop from Solingen Hauptbahnhof

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Wupper Riverside Trail loop from Solingen Hauptbahnhof

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Balkantrasse, Burscheid – Wupper Riverside Trail loop from Solingen Hauptbahnhof

03:29

53.8km

560m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7 m for 11 m

After 78 m for 4 m

After 53.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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18.6 km

View of the Ölbach Valley from the Balkantrasse

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Not only is a view from the route into the Ölbachtal beautiful, but also a drive through the Ölbachtal is very worthwhile 😁

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22.9 km

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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3

37.4 km

Wupper Riverside Trail

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Beautiful, quiet route through nature.

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4

40.9 km

Balkhausen half-timbered village

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Balkhausen is like the gateway to the Bergisches Land. Especially when you come from the south, this is where you enter the world of slate houses with green decorations. The …

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5

41.8 km

Wupper River Scenic Section

Highlight • River

Very nice vantage point along the Wupper and its loops.

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6

42.7 km

Wupper Bridge at Wupperhof

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice place on the Wupper. At this point there is a rest area, right on the Wupper and a country inn with a beer garden.

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7

45.3 km

Untenrüden

Highlight • Settlement

But it's also nice in the fall.

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

13.1 km

8.80 km

4.09 km

1.23 km

221 m

101 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

3.84 km

2.14 km

1.91 km

1.03 km

517 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

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