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Railroad Park – Sloss Furnaces loop from Birmingham

Railroad Park – Sloss Furnaces loop from Birmingham

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4.7

(6321)

6,322

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Railroad Park – Sloss Furnaces loop from Birmingham

05:23

110km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.5 km for 62 m

After 26.8 km for 54 m

After 106 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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775 m

Railroad Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail …

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3.63 km

Sloss Furnaces

Highlight • Historical Site

Sloss Furnaces, a 32-acre National Historic Landmark, was a blast furnace that produced pig iron from 1882 to 1971. It is now a fascinating museum that allows visitors to see …

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6.21 km

Avondale Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Avondale Park, situated next to the Avondale Library, is a small oasis in downtown Birmingham. It features a beautiful outdoor amphitheater, duck pond, walking trail and tennis courts. It's an …

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65.5 km

Col de la Vandiver on Highway 25

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Not sure if the view is worth it, but the descent is!

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106 km

View of 5 Points South and Stratford

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice vista overlooking the historic 5 Points South community of Stratford.

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109 km

Rotary Trail of the Magic City Sign

Highlight • Monument

This large iron sign denotes the beginning of Birmingham's beloved Rotary Trail. The creation of the Rotary Trail transformed a vacant railway right-of-way into a paved four-block walking and biking …

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110 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

33.1 km

18.4 km

1.60 km

242 m

111 m

Surfaces

91.8 km

18.1 km

568 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

22°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Railroad Park – Sloss Furnaces loop from Birmingham

Railroad Park

Sloss Furnaces

Avondale Park

Col de la Vandiver on Highway 25

View of 5 Points South and Stratford

Rotary Trail of the Magic City Sign

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