Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

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Balkantrasse – Balkantrasse, Burscheid loop from Düsseldorf-Hellerhof

03:41

60.9km

340m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Wiembachtal und Ölbachtal

Monheimer Baggersee

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.1 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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25.2 km

Balkantrasse

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Finest asphalt, ideally suited for speeding.

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26.5 km

Balkantrasse, Burscheid

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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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43.9 km

Overflow weir at the upper mill channel of the Reuschenberg Mill

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Interesting information board about the hydraulic structure.

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44.6 km

Mühlendamm Path

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Beautiful, car-free section above the Mühlengraben.

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49.4 km

Tree-Lined Cycle Path Between Hitdorf and Rheindorf

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Section of the route that is very easy to drive on. We recommend.

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55.4 km

Cycle Expressway Monheim am Rhein

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The first few kilometers of the municipal cycle superhighway in Monheim are complete (as of July 2025). In the future, cyclists will be able to cycle quickly and comfortably for …

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59.5 km

Monheim–Düsseldorf Cycle Expressway

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The first section of the bicycle highway Monheim-Düsseldorf

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60.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

4.39 km

3.53 km

1.39 km

119 m

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

5.95 km

4.98 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2022,Rhein-Pegel-Runde bei 32°C 🌞🌻

Great bike tour to the Rhine, it has a very low water level and the big ships can only drive one behind the other as if pulled by a string...

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July 18, 2023,Ausflug zum Rhein: Hilgen-Leverkusen und zurück

We had to see if our Rhine is still there 😉... and for once we strengthen ourselves at Burger King (but you don't have to have it often). Chose the Balkan route as the main route, then followed the Wupper to the Rhine and took a break at the ferry in Langel, observed the Rhine operations and then headed home …

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July 19, 2024,St. Michael ⛴️: Zur neuen Rheinfähre Hitdorf - Langel

On this hot day, we were drawn to the Rhine via the pleasantly shady Balkan route. We wanted to see whether the new Rhine ferry St. Michael ⛴️ had already started operating between Hitdorf & Langel. We watched a test run and the adjustment of the pier for the ferry - all very interesting. The official ferry service will probably …

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August 16, 2026,Der Rhein lockt wieder ...

Today we cycled back and forth again over the shady, wonderfully rideable Balkantrasse to the great river. But the Rhine has retreated deep into its riverbed due to the prolonged drought. At the mouth of the Wupper, we took a moment to reflect on climate change and how THIS might continue 🤔😥...
After almost 50 km, we had a delicious …

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