Blue and green – The reservoir route

59,82 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: medium
regional bike tour
Nature cycle paths
River cycle paths
Railway line cycle paths
  • 4: 13 pm
  • 59,82 km
  • 486 m
  • 492 m
  • 257 m
  • 458 m
  • 201 m
  • Start: Train station, Bahnhofstraße, 51709 Marienheide
  • Destination: Train station, Bahnhofstraße, 51709 Marienheide
A beautiful route along four reservoirs in the Bergisches Land region.

The region around Marienheide, Wipperfürth, and Hückeswagen boasts a density of reservoirs that is unique in Europe. This bike tour takes you past four of these reservoirs. What impact do the reservoirs have on the flora and fauna, and which animals have found a habitat there? Three audio clips will tell you more about the small or hidden creatures that you might not see at first glance. Water will be your constant companion on this tour through the Bergisches Land region. See the source of the Wupper River or join us for a guided inspection of the Bever Dam – there's plenty to discover on this bike tour!

Arrival/Departure:
The RB 25 runs from Cologne to Marienheide station. Parking is available at the station.

During the summer months between March and October, the [train/bus] runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. "Bergische FahrradBus" Between Leverkusen-Opladen and Marienheide. Those who only want to cycle part of the reservoir route can conveniently continue or return from Marienheide, Wipperfürth, or Hückeswagen using the bicycle bus. Up to 20 bicycles can be transported simultaneously on the trailer and in the bus. You can find more information here. www.bergischer-fahrradbus.de.

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Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Tour features

  • Flatly

Arrival & Parking

Parking is available at Marienheide train station.
The RB 25 runs from Cologne to Marienheide station. 

author

Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 75
51429 Bergisch Gladbach

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Bergisches Haus GmbH - Bergisches Haus
License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)

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