Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Burscheid

Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid

Moderate

4.4

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862

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Balkantrasse loop from Burscheid

01:11

19.8km

160m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Wiembachtal und Ölbachtal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Pattscheid Station on the Balkantrasse

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Very nice section with many details of previous use - such as signals and route stones. There are benches here for a break. Of course, the route also deserves a …

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9.64 km

Trailhead of the Balkantrasse in Opladen

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Here the Balkan route starts in the direction of Lennep.

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11.0 km

Bookcase on the Balkantrasse

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The yellow telephone booth, a relic from bygone days. Unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly vandalized.

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11.3 km

Balkantrasse

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The Balkan route is well developed. There is a narrow path for hikers parallel to this.

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14.2 km

Comfortable deck chair with panoramic view

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This deck chair is recommended as a short break.
A pleasure with a magnificent view of the Bergisches Land, 10 out of 10 points!

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15.4 km

Former Pattscheid Station

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The painting is well done. It enlivens the trail, reminds us of what once was in a relaxed, beautiful way. It connects old and new.

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16.3 km

Leverkusen–Burscheid Border on the Balkantrasse

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Nice tour

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16.7 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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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.48 km

779 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

718 m

263 m

114 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

July 3, 2022,ADB neu Bahntrassenradweg Balkantrasse Runde von Opladen über Burscheidt (P an Bf Opladen) ... Abbruch nach 10 km bergauf und danach Berg und Tal. 8 gang ohne eBike unfahrbar

Good plan, but 10 km uphill and further mountains and valleys ... demolition, cannot be driven with 8 gears and without a motor. back after a total of 20 km

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