Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid
Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid
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Balkantrasse Rail Trail – Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid
02:37
42.1km
430m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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9.62 km
Dhünn Plateau
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22.5 km
View of the Wuppertalsperre near Karquelle
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22.6 km
Wuppertalbahn Rail Trail Near Karquelle
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23.7 km
Höhsiepen Tunnel
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27.2 km
View of the Cycle Path (Former Wippertal Railway)
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29.1 km
Balkantrasse Rail Trail
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36.4 km
Old Bridge on the Balkantrasse
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36.7 km
Balkantrasse
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42.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.5 km
10.4 km
1.40 km
1.32 km
1.15 km
318 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
40.0 km
1.09 km
604 m
250 m
122 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (340 m)
Lowest point (180 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 28 June
26°C
18°C
39 %
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