Alt-Beyenburg Historic Village – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Spreeler Bachtal

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Alt-Beyenburg Historic Village – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Spreeler Bachtal

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Alt-Beyenburg Historic Village – Beyenburger Reservoir loop from Spreeler Bachtal

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5.72km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 717 m for 68 m

After 5.65 km for 57 m

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536 m

Alt-Beyenburg Historic Village

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Wuppertal's eastern, village-like district with many listed houses and an old Gothic monastery.

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Pedestrian bridge with a view of St. Maria Magdalena Monastery Church (Beyenburg)

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Narrow pedestrian bridge over the Wupper, with a view of the dam

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Fish ladder at the Wupper Dam in Beyenburg

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With the commissioning of the fish ladder at the Beyenburg reservoir, the Wupper is also accessible to fish and small creatures in this section.

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View of the Beyenburg Reservoir and the Monastery Church

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Beyenburg has beautiful half-timbered houses with slate, it is a charming little town. The Camino de Santiago leads through it and the Maria Magdalena church is also a stamp point …

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Old Railway Bridge over the Wupper

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The railway line apparently used to run from Langerfeld to Krebsöge (at least according to my map). Perhaps it will become a railway line someday.

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2.61 km

Beyenburger Reservoir

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The Beyenburg reservoir is one of the smallest dams in the Bergisches Land. Swimming is not officially allowed here, but the lake is still a popular recreational area. So remember that you are sharing the paths with many other people.

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