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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Burg Castle – Schmitz-Lenders-Weg loop from Wermelskirchen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Wermelskirchen

Burg Castle – Schmitz-Lenders-Weg loop from Wermelskirchen

Hard

4.6

(11)

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Burg Castle – Schmitz-Lenders-Weg loop from Wermelskirchen

02:40

37.6km

540m

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: June 12, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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5.83 km

Burg Castle

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The hike to Burg Castle is short and challenging, climbing at a gradient of 16 to 19 percent, but the reward is more than worth it. The view of the …

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9.33 km

Wupper weir in Unterburg

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Nice Wupper weir. Invites you to linger and enjoy.

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9.65 km

Wupper Riverside Trail

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Beautiful, quiet route through nature.

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13.1 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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14.0 km

Wupper River Scenic Section

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Very nice vantage point along the Wupper and its loops.

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14.9 km

Wupper Bridge at Wupperhof

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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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17.5 km

Untenrüden

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But it's also nice in the fall.

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26.4 km

Schmitz-Lenders-Weg

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Magnificent mountain trail at the Sengbachtalsperre.

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37.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.79 km

8.41 km

8.00 km

388 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

5.31 km

5.30 km

4.44 km

716 m

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Comments

August 19, 2025,Feierabendrunde

Today we first took our favorite route toward Leichlingen. Then, in Untenrüden, we continued along the St. Heriberters Bach stream toward Witzhelden.
A lovely after-work ride with new trails 😊

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Burg Castle – Schmitz-Lenders-Weg loop from Wermelskirchen

Burg Castle

Wupper weir in Unterburg

Wupper Riverside Trail

Balkhausen half-timbered village

Wupper River Scenic Section

Wupper Bridge at Wupperhof

Untenrüden

Schmitz-Lenders-Weg

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