Dhünn loop

Nearly half the route follows the Balkantrasse, a railway cycle path that is up to five meters wide and has a gentle gradient. The return journey from Altenberg to the Rhine railway line follows the Dhünnweg, which is quite narrow in places. An information system explains the history of the area.

The Dhünn Loop is integrated into the cycle route network of the Rhineland region. This network, with its red and white marked junctions on signposts and overview maps, makes navigation easy. The Dhünn Loop is also marked with its own orange symbol, indicating the correct route.

Junctions: 20 - 22 - 23 - 11 - 62 - 63 - 18 - 21 - 20

Locations: Leverkusen-Wiesdorf - Rheindorf - Opladen - Bergisch-Neukirchen - Pattscheid - Burscheid - Blecher - Altenberg - Odenthal - Schlebusch - Manfort

Along the Dhünnweg trail between Altenberg and Leverkusen, trapezoidal cement blocks ("milestones") marking the current river kilometer serve as trail markers, in addition to the blue and red logo on signposts. Furthermore, the trail is marked with white paving stones at all intersections for better orientation.

Parking lot under the A1 motorway pylon (Marienburger Straße, Leverkusen)

Take the regional train to Leverkusen-Mitte station (cycle path along the railway tracks to the starting point)

Since October 2021, the pedestrian and cycle path along the Rhine between Leverkusen-Rheindorf and -Wiesdorf has been closed for approximately three years due to renovation work around the A59 and the A1 bridge in Leverkusen. The Dhünnweg and the Dhünn Loop are therefore being rerouted via Bürrig along the Dhünn River (signposted towards Hitdorf). The pontoon bridge (open only on weekends) can be reached from Rheindorf. Thank you for your understanding! (Status: October 8, 2021)

Suitable for everyone, including families and inexperienced cyclists.